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Thinking about starting a Community Interest Company? Find out if it's the right model for you.
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Watch our recent webinar to find out if the Community Interest Company model is for you. We give a brief overview of social enterprise models and the differences.
Read our latest blog to find out how Fitzrovia Noir CIC are engaging communities and broadening access to the arts in neglected neighbourhoods across London and North East England.
The Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies (CICs) has robust plans in place to maintain services for CICs and protect the welfare of employees during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
The processes you need to follow, and the documents you need to submit, when you are a community interest company or you wish to form (or convert to) a community interest company.
Comprehensive information for people who want to form a community interest company (CIC), other stakeholders and those giving professional advice about CICs.
Watch our recent webinar to discover what you need to know (from the Regulator’s perspective) on submitting a successful application of incorporation or conversion to a community interest company.
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What the Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies does
The Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies decides whether an organisation is eligible to become, or continue to be, a community interest company (CIC). It is responsible for investigating complaints - taking action if necessary - and it provides guidance and assistance to help people set up CICs.
CIC Regulator works with the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy.
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1st Floor
Companies House
Crown Way
Cardiff
CF14 3UZ
United Kingdom
24-hour voicemail service
029 2034 6228
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1st Floor
Companies House
Crown Way
Cardiff
CF14 3UZ
United Kingdom
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1st Floor
Companies House
Crown Way
Cardiff
CF14 3UZ
United Kingdom
24-hour voicemail service
029 2034 6228
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1st Floor
Companies House
Crown Way
Cardiff
CF14 3UZ
United Kingdom