Community Interest Company (CIC) Incorporatiom

Are you looking to build a sustainable future for your community?

For creative entrepreneurs and collective-led projects, a Community Interest Company (CIC) offers a unique middle ground. It provides the commercial agility of a private company with a locked-in commitment to community impact.

We guide you through the process of establishing a social enterprise that is eligible for social investment, ensuring your legal structure supports long-term creative independence.

    Our core services:

    • Structure and Governance: Advising on board-led vs. community-led models to ensure your governance matches how you engage with your audience.

    • Defining Your Purpose: Drafting a Community Interest Statement that captures your artistic mission while satisfying the legal Community Interest Test.

    • The Asset Lock: Creating bespoke articles that legally protect your assets, ensuring they stay dedicated to your mission.

    • Pay & Dividends: Expert advice on paying directors and structuring investor returns without losing your social enterprise status or grant eligibility.

    • Fast-Track Verification: As an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP), we handle all mandatory ID checks.

    • Legal Conversion: Managing the entire legal transition for organisations looking to evolve into a CIC.

    By managing the regulatory complexities of the CIC model, we provide you with a structure that proves your commitment to your community from day one.

    Call us during office hours

    (44) 0330 127 1414

    Send us an email at any time of the day

    Or you can write to us

    ACERO, 1 Concourse Way
    Sheffield S1 2BJ

     

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