Hello, my first post here! I've been struggling to get the CIC I founded 2 years ago funding and support and have found some quality people to be potential directors as part of an advisory board. I...
This question is from a member of our community that wishes to remain anonymous: We are CIC with aims to support and work with communities & for communities. Can we incorporate the word 'foundation...
This question is from a member of our community that wishes to remain anonymous: Hi everyone, I need advice. I run an inspiring CIC involving young people in outdoor activities. We doing amazing wor...
This question is from a member of our community that wishes to remain anonymous: We are in the process of closing our CIC and would like to take some legal advice. Does anyone have any recommendatio...
We are a small new CIC and need to open a bank account in order to raise funds. However, we have been rejected by Starling - without a clear reason, and, reading between the lines, we seem too small...
I am looking for some support to register my charity as CIC, if someone can guide me step by step. I am bit nervous as English is my second language.
Hello, I am in the process of starting a CIC, and currently on universal credit limited capability for work-related activity (LCWRA), and the guy who I spoke to was absolutely useless. I'm not lookin...
We have recently set up a CIC and in order to apply for funding we need liability insurance amongst other things in place. We have set up a Go Fund Me page to raise money for this. Is there any advi...
I am really keen on finding a mentor. I am very new to the workings of a company. I have a very small outlay and we are aiming to do small-scale events in the autumn. I would ideally love someone wh...
Dear All My name is Doreen, I registered my CIC in 2021 and it's still going. Running a CIC or a Not-for Profit organisation is new to me, so I need some guidance. I thought of writing here to see...
I run a CIC on a voluntary basis (I'm also the founder) but as we are growing I am struggling as I work full-time as well, so I essentially have two full time jobs and realistically I can't continue...
Hi all - looking for a bit of guidance. A CIC with a founder who currently does everything and receives no remuneration. CIC has been established for a few years and has grown exponentially. The foun...
Hi guys I would kindly like some advice on CIC companies, as we are under going an audit with the local council and its been 7 months. Could someone please help me how long the time frame should be?...
Hello, I need to submit my annual return to Companies House for my dormant CIC company. Any recommendations for accountants out there that can assist with this? Something that doesn't break the bank!...
Hi all I am writing to ask if there is any free services out there to convert a CIC to a charity? Any help or guidance will be appreciated Thank you
Hi! I'm currently in the process in switching from a sole trader to a CIC and hoping to recruit a volunteer director to allow me to achieve this. Is anyone able to provide any advice, guidance or dir...
Hi my wife and I formed a company just before the pandemic - great timing. It was a spin off to cover areas the charities we've worked with for years where missing out. We've got a huge amount of...
Hello, I am looking for legal advice for transferring ownership of my CIC's mobile app to an LTD. The reason for this is so that we can obtain the investment needed to keep the app going, and contin...
Hi all, I'd be interested to hear of any recommended board member training - specifically for CIC board members if possible. Free would be a bonus! Thanks in advance. Monica
I have been the director of a CIC for the past year and am now thinking of handing over the organisation to someone with more time and expertise. The main issue we have is we have not secured fundin...
Hi, having recently registered as a CIC, we wrongly assumed getting a bank account would be a straightforward next step. However, it is proving rather challenging! 'Any advice on which banks support...
Hi Can anyone tell me if a person can become a director of a CIC if they have a criminal record please? Or do they need to wait until the crime is 'spent' perhaps? Thanks Anne
Hi, this is my first post. I'm setting up a CIC (limited by guarantee), we will be making products and a profit, we'll also be providing a community service. Aside from that, we have chosen a charity...
Hi, I'm considering setting up a CIC with a friend but can't find out if this will affect our right to claim benefits. We are really passionate about what we want to do for our community but can't a...
Gift Aid query can someone pls tell me if a CIC receives fee for running Yoga etc classes. can it claim gift aid on fees received Thank you
Hello everyone! I would like to broaden my CIC by recruiting volunteer Directors to help me elevate the organisation to the next level. Does anyone know how to write a role description specifically...
Hello, I am the Managing Director of a very small and new community interest company, and my team is currently thinking of converting the CIC to a CIO to help us better apply for funding in the futu...
We started a cooperative 11 years ago to counter rural decline in our small isolated village. We now have a highly valued resource, The Gather, a community owned shop, cafe, and visitors centre with...
Hi we are about to agree heads of terms on our first shop and want to get a building survey done first. Is there anyone local to us that can offer to bono or a discounted service please?
Good afternoon, all! My name is Iryna. I am one of two founders of CIC company. We are now on the way of transforming our CIC to CIO. I have read plenty of documents, but didn't find the answer on my...
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