Most new CIC directors believe they have plenty of time before their first accounts need to be filed. That assumption causes more compliance problems than almost anything else. Because the reality is this: Many first-time founders misunderstand the first CIC… Read More ›
You log into Companies House expecting to “quickly deal with the accounts” — and suddenly realise the filing deadline passed days ago. Or weeks ago. That sinking feeling is something many CIC directors experience, especially in the first year. Because… Read More ›
Most CIC directors do not ignore deadlines on purpose. What usually happens is this: You start your Community Interest Company full of momentum. You focus on funding, projects, community impact, websites, partnerships, and trying to make the organisation work in… Read More ›
If you’ve just set up your CIC, there’s a high chance you’re focusing on the right things — delivering community impact, securing funding, and getting your project off the ground. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: Most CIC directors get their… Read More ›
It usually starts with a sentence that sounds harmless: “I’ll deal with the CIC accounts next week.” Then next week becomes next month. The deadline passes quietly. No alarm sounds. No one calls you. And by the time many CIC… Read More ›
If you are about to file CIC accounts online for the first time, you are probably carrying around a quiet worry you have not said out loud yet: “What if I submit the wrong thing and get penalised?” That fear… Read More ›
Missing a deadline rarely feels like a big deal—until it is. With CIC accounts, that “I’ll do it next week” moment can quickly turn into penalties, public records showing late filing, and unnecessary stress that follows your organisation for years…. Read More ›
If you’re a director of a Community Interest Company (CIC), there’s a good chance you’ve already discovered an uncomfortable truth:filing CIC accounts online is not as simple as clicking “upload” and moving on. For many first-time CIC directors, the online… Read More ›
A single mistake on your CIC34 report can quickly snowball into regulator queries, delayed grant funding, or penalties ranging from £150 to £1,500. If your CIC reporting deadline is approaching, now’s the time to correct the errors that most Community… Read More ›