Social enterprises

CIC & Charity Registration Support

Building something that benefits your community? We'll help you choose the right structure and prepare a clean, compliant registration.

Whether you're starting a community interest company (CIC) or registering a charity, getting the structure right from the beginning saves time, money and headaches later.

We support founders and community leaders through the registration process, from initial structure advice to final submission. Once you're set up, we can also help with ongoing compliance, accounts and bid writing for grants and contracts.

CIC Support

What is a CIC?

A Community Interest Company (CIC) is a limited company designed for social enterprises. It allows you to trade and generate income while legally locking in your social purpose through an "asset lock."

When to choose a CIC:

  • You want to trade and generate revenue
  • Your primary purpose is community benefit
  • You want a lighter regulatory structure than a charity
  • You plan to apply for grants and social investment

What we provide:

  • CIC structure and suitability guidance
  • Application preparation support
  • Community interest statement drafting
  • Companies House submission
  • Asset lock and reporting requirements overview

CIC Registration from £199

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Charity Support

What is a registered charity?

A registered charity is an organisation set up for charitable purposes (such as education, poverty relief, health or community development) and regulated by the Charity Commission.

When to choose charity status:

  • Your purpose is strictly charitable
  • You want to access charity-specific grants and gift aid
  • You're prepared for the governance requirements
  • Your organisation meets the income threshold for registration

What we provide:

  • Eligibility and structure guidance
  • Trustee setup and governance basics
  • Support preparing your governing document
  • Application preparation and review

Charity Registration Support from £299

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After registration

Ongoing Support

Once you're registered, we can help with:

Annual accounts and CIC reportsBookkeeping and financial managementBid writing for grants and contractsPayroll for staff and directorsVAT registration and returns

Not sure which structure is right for you?

Book a free consultation and we'll help you understand your options. No pressure, just clear advice.

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