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CIC Registration Explained: How to Register a Community Interest Company
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 ›
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Charity Registration UK: What You Need Before You Apply
Many people think charity registration begins when you open the Charity Commission application form. In reality, the success of your application is usually decided long before that moment. The strongest charity applications are built on: If you are researching charity… Read More ›
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Can CIC Directors Pay Themselves? The UK Payroll and Salary Rules Explained
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 ›
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CIC Confirmation Statement Explained: What First-Time Directors Must Know Before Filing CS01
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 ›
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The CIC Accounts Deadline Most New Directors Misunderstand
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 ›
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CIC Company Formation: What You Must Do Before You Apply
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 ›
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Setting Up a Charity in the UK: Step-by-Step from Idea to Registration
Most charities do not begin with legal forms or constitutions. They begin with a problem people care deeply about solving. A church supporting vulnerable families. A community project helping young people. A local group responding to isolation, poverty, disability, or… Read More ›
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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 ›
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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 ›
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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 ›
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Can CIC Directors Pay Themselves? The UK Rules Explained in Plain English
28/06/2026
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CIC Confirmation Statement Explained: What Community Interest Companies Must File Every Year
28/06/2026
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How to Set Up a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO): UK Guide
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How to Register a Charity with the Charity Commission: A Simple Guide
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