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Guidance on how to set up a CIC especially where communities need to work together before they actually create the CIC e.g. collect funds commission work from advisors ahead of formation as some market testing or preparatory work

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Trying to decide which type of CIC would be best for use 2 Replies

I wonder if you can help guide us. We are a DWP working party looking at setting up a CIC to perform several functions: Register Assistance Dogs Check that people have a disability that could be…Continue

Started by Beverley Smith. Last reply by Beverley Smith May 1.

Amending Articles of Association for 1 Director and 1 Member 3 Replies

At the moment there will just be one Director who also will act as the sole member. In the future there will potentially be opportunities for other Director's and members to come on board.Should I…Continue

Started by Ariane Mercurius-Taylor. Last reply by Ariane Mercurius-Taylor Feb 20.

Professional Body as a CIC 4 Replies

Dear all, I am a director of a Professional Body for Private Tutors and we are considering converting our company limited by guarantee into a CIC. We are seeking funding so that we can expand our…Continue

Started by Ariane Mercurius-Taylor. Last reply by Ariane Mercurius-Taylor Feb 9.

Can I sponsor (LTD) my CIC? 2 Replies

Hi,First of all, I would like to thank for taking the time to help me out with my questions.I would like to set up a CIC with my wife (two directors), for activities we have been doing for the last 6…Continue

Started by Emil Glownia. Last reply by Emil Glownia Jan 20.

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Comment by Steve Mitchell on February 27, 2018 at 17:35: Cheers John, we set up the first CIC - Ive been a sole trader for many years so of course I managed to mess up the companies house by only sending my accounts to HMRC instead of CH as well, so just getting over those teething problems and wanting to get this bit right. There will be one member the same and then some different ones ...

Comment by John Mulkerrin on February 27, 2018 at 17:02: Hi Steve

You can do it as an LTD or a CIC. It can be a subsidiary or separate, and the CIC can have an LTD subsidiary.

If you have them separate but run by the same people they will potentially be 'associated' for tax purposes https://www.gov.uk/corporation-tax-rates

Comment by Steve Mitchell on February 27, 2018 at 16:43: Hi I wonder if anyone can advise. I have a CIC which works with adults with disabilities through theatre across the midlands. One of my groups wants to set up a specific film group and I am wondering whether to set it up as a separate company (Ltd) with members on the board OR as a separate CIC, again with members on the board and Whether that film CIC can be a subsidiary of the main theatre CIC or has to be separate?

Comment by Ariane Mercurius-Taylor on February 7, 2018 at 10:26

Dear all,

I am a director of a Professional Body for Private Tutors and we are considering converting our company limited by guarantee into a CIC. We are seeking funding so that we can expand our membership reach and assist with events during the year to benefit our community of Tutors which will serve to benefit the students we tutor,

Would the Association would qualify to become a CIC?
What grants or donations may be available to the Association a. as it is currently formed and b. if it was able to register as a CIC?
Would CIC registration restrict the activities of the Association as a professional body?

I appreciate your feedback in advance.

Ariane

Comment by Sue Westwood on January 15, 2018 at 14:36: Hi all, I am in the process of completing INO1 form. Part 4, Statement of Guarantee. We are opting for Guarantee model. Can anyone provide further guidance on Subscribers, are these all members (Directors, employees, secretaries etc). And my thoughts where that the asset lock covered any wind up costs, including which would be minimal liability for its members? therefore amount guaranteed should be? ... Thanks in advance.

Comment by Hilary Sudbury on October 30, 2017 at 18:13: is it possible to convert from a CIC Ltd by Share to a CIC Ltd by Guarantee?

Comment by Trevor Saunders on July 25, 2017 at 12:59: Hello, I'm so glad I have found this group. Setting up a CIC. Ltd by shares or guarantee? Is their a difference in terms of being able to apply for grants ?

Comment by caroline wheeler-evans on April 12, 2017 at 11:27: Hi I have finally got some advice on filling out my forms ! However could anyone help me in regards of what taxes are expected with CIC and what liability directors have should the company fold ? Thanks.

Comment by James Macfarlane on April 5, 2017 at 11:16: Re: caroline wheeler-evans

You will only be a director if you are named on the IN01 form as one. I agree with John regarding the number of directors. I would say 6 is a practical maximum. The amount of 'say' directors have is determined by your articles, but they usually are responsible for the general management of the CIC. The asset lock constrains directors taking profits from the company - see here fore more info - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/community-interest-compa...

Comment by John Mulkerrin on April 5, 2017 at 11:05: You can have a minimum of 1 Director, but for example Big Lottery Awards for All want 3 unrelated Directors to be eligible to qualify for that grant.

You can arrange the structure to suit, the different types of CIC have different rules on issues like entitlement to profit.