Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies
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The Community Interest Companies report shows the Regulators office is continuing to adapt through 2019-2020 and onwards meeting public need as required, proving the true value of the CIC model in delivering community benefits in these difficult times.
Read our latest blog to find out what Louise, our interim Regulator, has in store for CICs within the next 6 months.
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.
We’ve identified the most common mistakes for each document you need to submit and compiled a list of Hints and Tips to get you on your way, whether applying online or submitting via paper application
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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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- Louise Smyth appointed as interim Regulator of Community Interest Companies
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for Community Interest Companies (CICs)
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- CIC Regulator: MoU with the Fundraising Regulator
- CIC Regulator: MoU with the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR)
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Contact CIC Regulator
General enquiries
1st Floor
Companies House
Crown Way
Cardiff
CF14 3UZ
United Kingdom
24-hour voicemail service
029 2034 6228
Media enquiries
1st Floor
Companies House
Crown Way
Cardiff
CF14 3UZ
United Kingdom
Complaints and appeals
1st Floor
Companies House
Crown Way
Cardiff
CF14 3UZ
United Kingdom
24-hour voicemail service
029 2034 6228
Make an FOI request
- Read about the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act and how to make a request.
- Check our previous releases to see if we’ve already answered your question.
- Make a new request by contacting us using the details below.
Freedom of Information requests
1st Floor
Companies House
Crown Way
Cardiff
CF14 3UZ
United Kingdom