There’s no doubt that your organisation does remarkable good for the community. However, you’ll need funding to continue doing your exceptional work. Grant funding is vital for community-based projects. However, it’s a competitive process. Unfortunately, benefactors can’t provide funding to every… Read More ›
July is often a month of reflection for community interest companies. Decision-makers are reviewing their progress and the successes they’ve achieved. It’s also frequently when many organisations are nearing the exhausting of grant funding, with many CICs applying to secure more… Read More ›
June is a month of change for those looking to grow their community interest company (CIC). Why? Because our latest grant funding advice is available! CICs help our communities flourish. However, organisations themselves need a boost from time to time. By taking… Read More ›
As a community interest company (CIC) leader, it’s essential to understand the concept of the asset-locked body. An asset-locked body is an entity that has at least two shareholders—one with and another without voting rights. The CLA’s assets are “locked” in… Read More ›
Grant funding is always changing, so what is new for April? Here is an April roundup of the latest grant funding advice. From getting the word out about your CIC to creating a positive impact in the community, nonprofit leaders… Read More ›
Despite the current challenges presented by COVID-19, philanthropy is alive and well. Fundraising enables organisations to provide many benefits to the community. The key to fundraising, however, is connecting with the right people. How to apply for Grants in the… Read More ›
In February, there’s plenty of UK grant funding initiatives available to help your organisation meet its goals. Fundraising can prove challenging. However, it’s a necessary part of running a nonprofit organisation. Your organisation wants to do great things to help… Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›