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CIC – The New Nylon?

Interesting times eh? For me December is normally a time for hard reflection on progress made through the year and finalising targets for the next, whilst using the Christmas party season to boost my levels of cheer to compensate for the lack of…

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Posted by John Mulkerrin on December 23, 2011 at 13:00

 

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Transport CIC re-invests it surplus in local borough

Full story click here: http://www.yourthurrock.com/2012/05/20/extended-bus-services-re-invests-in-borough/It’s great news for people using the service and it’s great news for the council, showing that by working with a community interest company has real and tangible benefits with surpluses being re-invested in the service itself.”See More
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Wendy Sarah Davis replied to Angie Beal's discussion 1 Director for a CIC - Help needed with Articles of Association in the group Setting up a CIC
"Are you the Angie Beal who is a LBWF councillor?  apologies if you arent!  Wendy Davis"
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Wendy Sarah Davis commented on David Alexander's group Setting up a CIC
"Thanks to John for steering us in the membership rather than shareholder direction for our CIC. Have completed the draft articles. Anyone who would like to see them / use them / copy them is more than welcome - email me at roomso4own@gmail.com…"
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CIC Heritage Skills on Offer

Hi all,Orchard Barn CIC are a Rural Crafts Centre in Suffolk specialising in developing natural and sustainable building skills, e.g. oak timber work, clay rendering, cob walling, traditional hedging etc.  We are wondering if any other Community CIC's would like to colloborate on a heritage restoration/conservation project.  If you have a local (possibly grant funded) community project to retain local heritage (a period or listed building for example) then we could work with you and…See More
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"John Thank you for your reply. I have worked in the voluntary sector in the Wigan area, helping people in recovery, for 6 years. In May 2010 I set up CREATivE stART which is a creative group that helps people in recovery and their affected…"
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Darlington FC to become a CIC

Started by John Mulkerrin in CICs in the News May 6.

Association Logos for CIC members 2 Replies

Started by John Mulkerrin in Introduce yourself. Last reply by Mike Shamash Apr 19.

Social Enterprise Mark threatens libel action against former Co-op members 6 Replies

Started by John Mulkerrin in CICs in the News. Last reply by Richard Patey Feb 14.

CIC Regulator case studies series

Started by Sara Burgess in CICs in the News Dec 14, 2010.

CIC's In the News (Courtesy of Google News)

Extended bus services re-invests in borough - YOURTHUROCK


Extended bus services re-invests in borough
YOURTHUROCK
GO RIDE the not-for-profit community interest company (CIC) which runs some of Thurrock's bus services is re-investing the surplus from its contract with Thurrock Council locally. The company has been operating the 374 service from January this year ...

Meeting tackles regeneration of Portland - Dorset Echo


Meeting tackles regeneration of Portland
Dorset Echo
Governor of the Verne, James Lucas, said he wanted to see the Jailhouse Cafe develop as a community resource. Di James, director of the Community Interest Company established to deliver catering training and an outlet for goods made at the prison, ...

Woodbridge campaign for derelict Whisstocks boatyard - BBC News


BBC News

Woodbridge campaign for derelict Whisstocks boatyard
BBC News
The trust said it wants to set up a community interest company to run the boatyard and has more than 1500 signatures on a petition backing its Whisstocks Project. Malcolm Hodd, project leader, said: "If you go back 16 years it was a workplace launching ...

Privatisation fears as NHS offers community services for tender - This is Gloucestershire


Privatisation fears as NHS offers community services for tender
This is Gloucestershire
But campaigners are urging people to attend rallies in June amid fears a private company could still wade in. The move comes after a bid to transfer the services into a community interest company, known as a social enterprise, was stopped by a legal ...

Saints fan group withdraws CIC backing - Paisley Daily Express


Saints fan group withdraws CIC backing
Paisley Daily Express
However, the deal was subject to a list of conditions being met – including the opportunity to see a detailed business plan for Atkinson's Community Interest Company 10000Hours. And, although Atkinson has allowed SMiSA chiefs to examine his blueprints, ...

 
 
 

From Funding Central

Adnams Charity Grant (Urgent)

Deadline: 26/05/2012.

Fund type: Grant.

Max value: £ 2,500.

Grants are available for schools and charitable organisations working within a 25-mile radius of Southwold for activities that benefit local residents.

Provision of Tree Works (Arboricultural Services) (Urgent)

Deadline: 25/05/2012.

Fund type: Contract.

Max value: Discretionary.

Procurement opportunity to provide tree works in Erewash.

A B Charitable Trust Grant (Urgent)

Deadline: 25/05/2012.

Fund type: Grant.

Max value: Discretionary.

Funding is available for charities that promote human rights, dignity and respect in the UK.

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