If you’re a CIC director wondering whether you can legally pay yourself, you’re not alone. For many people, starting a Community Interest Company (CIC) is about making a positive difference in their community rather than making a profit. But sooner… Read More ›
The email from Companies House arrives. You thought you’d finished everything for the year. Your annual accounts have been filed, your organisation is busy serving the community, and you’re already thinking about your next funding application. Then you read the… Read More ›
Starting a business is exciting. Starting one that exists to improve lives, strengthen communities, and create lasting social impact is even more rewarding. If you’ve decided that a Community Interest Company (CIC) is the right legal structure for your organisation,… Read More ›
You have a great idea. You want to solve a problem, support your community, create social impact, and build something meaningful. But before you can apply for grants, open a business bank account, hire staff, or start delivering services, you… Read More ›
Filing your CIC accounts online sounds simple in theory. You log into Companies House, upload the accounts, click submit, and move on with your day. At least, that is what many first-time directors expect. Then reality hits. Suddenly there are:… Read More ›
The email from Companies House arrives unexpectedly. Your confirmation statement is overdue. Suddenly, your mind starts racing. If you are a first-time Community Interest Company director, this moment can feel incredibly stressful. And the truth is, many directors only realise… Read More ›
Starting a social enterprise or community project can feel exciting and overwhelming at the same time. You may already know the impact you want to make, the people you want to help, and the mission driving your organisation. But when… Read More ›
Most CIC directors do not ask, “Can I afford to pay myself?” They ask something far more uncomfortable: “Am I actually allowed to?” Because running a Community Interest Company is different from running a normal business. The moment you take… Read More ›
A Companies House email lands in your inbox. Your stomach drops instantly. “Your confirmation statement is overdue.” Suddenly, your mind starts racing. If you are a first-time Community Interest Company director, this moment can feel incredibly stressful. And the truth… Read More ›
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 ›