Grant funding is quite possibly the most integral piece of community interest and nonprofit work. The spirit of connection stems from lending a hand to those that really need it. And this practice works best when we are vulnerable to… Read More ›
Community Interest Companies
How to File CIC Accounts on Time
That it is difficult to file relevant paperwork on time is part of the point of the relevant paperwork. For a company with a community interest, reporting statutory accounts each year can feel tedious. The information in CIC Accounts covers… Read More ›
The Do’s and Don’ts of Forming a CIC Company
Often when getting started with a project it’s easy to make mistakes. Few processes are truly intuitive and without direct and rapid feedback, one erroneous assumption quickly becomes many. Add to this the difficulty of streamlining processes so that they… Read More ›
Filing CIC Accounts: Guidelines for Community Interest Companies Accounts
Filing an annual report means facing a dedicated deadline that many struggle to plan for. Between wrestling with the details of what needs to be filed when the filing needs to be complete, and how much time the report compilation… Read More ›
How to Convert a CIC to a Charity
The instruction of community interest companies (CIC) provided organisations with new ways to view profit and community. Like any hybrid system, the aim was to match a combination of interests. However, a combination of interests rarely remains in balance. What… Read More ›
COVID-19 Community Fundraising
Bodies and minds need constant motion and stimulation to stay healthy. In this trying time, one or the other emphasis slips through the cracks. To compensate for more at-home time, many people look for opportunities to help their communities. No… Read More ›
How to choose a Legal Structure for Your Social Enterprise
For many, the idea of becoming a ruthless corporate tycoon is unpalatable. For those who dream of opening a business and making a difference, this image is too often seen as a triumph. Pushes in the past fifteen years have… Read More ›
CIC Formation: How to Register a Community Interest Company (CIC)
Once upon a time, the roots of enterprise were deeply woven within communities. A business existed to benefit its place of origin as much as it did to enrich the world outside of its limited borders. This spirit remains today, though… Read More ›
The Benefits of Forming a CIC Over a Charity
Like so many things that a person sets out to build, the underlying structure and intent combine to create the final form. Some structures will help one aspect of the organization and hinder others. No structure is perfect and everything… Read More ›
CIC v Charity: Understanding the Difference
If you’re considering setting up a social Enterprise that will benefit the community-at-large, you have two choices – a community interest company (CIC) or a charity. While both are designed to offer some benefit to others or the planet, they… Read More ›