Big changes are coming to charity accounting and reporting. A revised Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) — the framework that governs how charities and charitable companies prepare their accounts — is due to be published in autumn 2025 and will apply to financial p...
If you’re leading a CIC, charity or social enterprise, chances are you didn’t get into this work for the money or the status. You’re here because you care — about people, about your community, about making a difference.But here’s the uncomfortable truth: in the rus...
Getting It Right: How Directors of CICs Can Be Paid
October 17, 2025
One of the most common questions we’re asked by CIC founders is:“Can I pay myself as a director?”The short answer is yes — but how and how much you pay yourself matters.CICs exist to deliver social benefit, and while that doesn’t mean directors must work for free, ...
What the New Companies House Identity Verification Rules Mean for CICs, Charities and Social Enterprises
October 17, 2025
The UK company law is changing, and one of the most significant updates is the introduction of mandatory identity verification for anyone involved in running a company — including CIC directors, company secretaries, and PSCs (people with significant control).For social ent...
Why Start a Social Enterprise?
May 16, 2025
You’ve got an idea that could make a real difference — maybe it’s a community garden, a support group, a creative workshop, or a service for people who often get overlooked.But now you’re asking: Should I start a charity? Go self-employed? Set up a CIC?There’s no o...
For many small charities, CICs and community groups, the word evaluation can feel overwhelming. You’re busy delivering – juggling volunteers, doing the work on a shoestring budget – and suddenly you’re being asked for logic models, KPIs, and data dashboards.But here...
Across the UK, more employers are recognising the value of a neurodiverse workforce. But for too long, neurodivergent people – including those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and Tourette’s – have faced barriers to getting in, staying in, and thriving at work.H...
How to Write Stronger Funding Applications in 2025
April 25, 2025
For many charities, CICs, and grassroots groups, securing funding is the difference between surviving and thriving. But with rising demand and limited grant pots, how do you make your application stand out in 2025?Here’s a practical guide to writing funding bids that are c...
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is transforming the way individuals and businesses keep their records and submit tax returns. If you're self-employed or a landlord, you've probably heard of MTD for VAT, but the next stage – MTD for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD ITSA) – is now...
Why Social Enterprises Deserve to Be Taken Seriously
April 9, 2025
The government's Spring Statement paints a bleak overview of the state of the economy. But here's something:Social Enterprise UK (SEUK) thinks hope lies with their sector: “Social enterprises, co-operatives and community business are delivering real prosperity that people ...
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