CIC Company Formation: What You Must Do Before You Apply Starting a business with a social purpose is exciting. You may already have the idea, the mission, and even support from your community. But before you rush into submitting your… Read More ›
Community Interest Companies
CIC Confirmation Statement Explained: What Every Community Interest Company Director Must Know Before Filing CS01
A Companies House email appears in your inbox. Your heart sinks. “Your confirmation statement is due.” For many first-time Community Interest Company directors, this is the exact moment panic starts creeping in. You suddenly begin asking yourself questions you never… Read More ›
CIC34 Report Explained: The Compliance Filing Most CIC Directors Miss
Most CIC directors think the difficult part is over once the accounts are finished. Then they discover the CIC34 report. And suddenly the questions start: This catches out more Community Interest Companies than most people realise. Because the CIC34 report… Read More ›
Missed Your CIC Accounts Deadline? Here’s What Happens Next
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 ›
CIC Company Formation: What You Must Do Before You Apply
Most people think forming a CIC is just a case of filling in a few forms online and waiting for approval. That is usually where the problems begin. Because the truth is this: Many first-time founders rush into CIC formation… Read More ›
Opening a CIC Bank Account in the UK: The Problems Most Directors Don’t Expect
You finally register your CIC. You receive your Companies House certificate and your incorporation documents arrive. You are excited to launch your project, apply for grants, start helping your community, and begin operating properly. Then the problems begin. The bank… Read More ›
CIC Directors: Is Your Salary Legal? What the CIC Regulator Really Thinks About Director Pay
Most CIC directors think they are doing the right thing when they start paying themselves. They take a modest salary. They occasionally invoice the CIC to “keep things simple”. They delay payroll until funding improves. Or they assume that because… Read More ›
CIC Accounts Deadlines Explained: What Happens If You Get Them Wrong
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 ›
Community Interest Company Formation Explained: From Idea to Registration
Many people have an idea that could genuinely improve lives. It may be a youth programme, a wellbeing project, a training initiative, a community café, or a business designed to create positive social impact. But turning that idea into a… Read More ›
CIC Accounts Explained: What Every Director Gets Wrong in Year One
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 ›