You’ve worked hard to set up your Community Interest Company. You’ve secured funding, started delivering services, and your organisation is beginning to make a real difference. Now you’re facing a question that almost every CIC director asks at some point:… Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
Running a Community Interest Company often starts with a simple goal — to help a community, deliver a social project, or solve a local problem. But once the organisation begins operating, most directors eventually face the same question: “Can I… Read More ›
If you’re a director of a Community Interest Company (CIC), chances are you’ve paused at some point and asked yourself a slightly uncomfortable question:“Am I actually allowed to pay myself… and am I doing it properly?” That hesitation is a… Read More ›
Most CIC directors don’t start by asking how much they can pay themselves.They start by asking whether they’re allowed to be paid at all — and what might happen if they get it wrong. That hesitation is sensible. Paying yourself… Read More ›
If you run a Community Interest Company (CIC), chances are you’ve wondered: how do I actually pay myself without breaking the rules? One of the biggest myths is that directors can simply treat themselves as self-employed and invoice their own… Read More ›
Introduction Running a Community Interest Company (CIC) means balancing your passion for making a difference with financial sustainability. One of the most common questions we hear is, “Can a CIC director get paid?” The short answer? Yes! But it must… Read More ›
Community interest companies (CICs) play a vital role in driving social impact while maintaining sustainable business practices. However, balancing their mission-driven goals with regulatory and operational compliance can be a daunting task—especially when it comes to payroll management. From navigating… Read More ›
As a director of a Community Interest Company (CIC), you might have questions about compensating yourself while staying within regulatory guidelines. CICs are unique because, unlike traditional companies, they are built to serve the community rather than generate profit for… Read More ›