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 ›
Most CIC directors do not miss deadlines because they are careless. They miss them because they are busy serving the community, chasing funding, managing staff, running projects, and trying to keep everything moving. Then one day, often too late, they… 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 ›
If you’re running a Community Interest Company for the first time, there’s a moment most directors quietly dread. It’s not the launch. Not the funding applications. Not even the bank account setup.It’s the email reminder that says your first set… 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 ›
If you’re running a Community Interest Company (CIC), you likely started it with a clear mission to make a difference. But here’s something many well-meaning CIC directors overlook: filing your accounts and reports late can cost your organisation up to… Read More ›