You have finally got the figures together. Your CIC accounts look finished. Your Companies House deadline is getting closer, and the Submit button is sitting in front of you. It is tempting to click it and move on. Don’t —… Read More ›
Community Interest Companies
Community Interest Company Formation and Registration: A Practical UK Guide
You may have the social purpose, the people you want to help and even a plan for generating income. But once you start looking at Community Interest Company formation, the questions quickly multiply. Should your CIC be limited by guarantee… Read More ›
How to File CIC Accounts Properly Before Companies House Takes Action
There is a dangerous moment in CIC compliance that catches many first-time directors out. The accounts are not quite ready. The deadline is getting closer. There are a few unexplained bank transactions, perhaps a grant agreement you still need to… Read More ›
CIC Formation and Registration: Everything You Need to Know Before Applying
You have an idea that could genuinely help people. You know who you want to support, and you may already be thinking about grants, contracts, trading or employing staff. Then you reach the CIC formation stage and discover that registering… Read More ›
Can You Pay Yourself as a CIC Director Without Breaching the Asset Lock? The UK Rules Explained
You’ve worked hard to set up your Community Interest Company. You’ve secured funding, started delivering services, and your organisation is beginning to make a real difference. Now you’re facing a question that almost every CIC director asks at some point:… Read More ›
Late CIC Accounts? This Is How a Small Problem Turns Expensive Fast
Missing your CIC accounts deadline by a few days can feel like a small administrative mistake. Perhaps the bookkeeping took longer than expected, a grant transaction still needs explaining, or you thought your accountant had everything under control. But once… Read More ›
How to Register a CIC: Forms, Evidence, and Common Mistakes
You may have the community idea, the people you want to help and even a plan for funding. Then you start your CIC registration and suddenly you are dealing with Articles of Association, an asset lock, company structure and a… Read More ›
File Your CIC Confirmation Statement With Confidence
After submitting your confirmation statement, one question often remains: “How do I know Companies House has actually received it?” It’s a sensible question. Many first-time Community Interest Company directors assume that once they click Submit, the process is finished. While… Read More ›
Submitting CIC Accounts to Companies House: The Mistakes That Lead to Fines
You’ve worked hard to build your Community Interest Company. You’ve secured funding, delivered projects, supported your community, and made a genuine difference. Then your first accounts deadline arrives. Many CIC directors assume that submitting their accounts to Companies House is… Read More ›
Community Interest Company Registration: What Gets Applications Approved or Rejected
Starting a Community Interest Company (CIC) is an exciting milestone. Whether you’re launching a community café, a youth organisation, a wellbeing service, or a social enterprise, registering as a CIC can give your organisation a recognised legal structure built around… Read More ›