Missing your CIC accounts deadline by a few days can feel like a small administrative mistake. Perhaps the bookkeeping took longer than expected, a grant transaction still needs explaining, or you thought your accountant had everything under control. But once… Read More ›
You’ve worked hard to build your Community Interest Company. You’ve secured funding, delivered projects, supported your community, and made a genuine difference. Then your first accounts deadline arrives. Many CIC directors assume that submitting their accounts to Companies House is… 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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
It usually starts with a sentence that sounds harmless: “I’ll deal with the CIC accounts next week.” Then next week becomes next month. The deadline passes quietly. No alarm sounds. No one calls you. And by the time many CIC… Read More ›
If you are about to file CIC accounts online for the first time, you are probably carrying around a quiet worry you have not said out loud yet: “What if I submit the wrong thing and get penalised?” That fear… Read More ›
Missing a deadline rarely feels like a big deal—until it is. With CIC accounts, that “I’ll do it next week” moment can quickly turn into penalties, public records showing late filing, and unnecessary stress that follows your organisation for years…. Read More ›
If you are about to file CIC accounts online for the first time, you are probably feeling two things at once. First, relief that you can submit everything digitally.Second, a quiet worry in the back of your mind: “What if… Read More ›