Learn & Connect with Community Impact Bucks: How to Set up a CIC

Thinking about starting a Community Interest Company (CIC)? Not sure where to begin?

Setting up a CIC is more than completing a few forms. Choosing the right legal structure from the start can save time, money and future complications.

Join Community Impact Bucks for this practical, step-by-step workshop designed to take the mystery out of setting up a Community Interest Company. Whether you're starting a new social enterprise, formalising an existing community group, or exploring different legal structures, this session will give you the knowledge and confidence to move forward.

In this workshop, you'll learn:

• What a Community Interest Company (CIC) is and how it differs from other legal structures.
• The advantages and disadvantages of becoming a CIC.
• Whether a CIC is the right choice for your organisation or social enterprise.
• The Community Interest Test and Asset Lock explained.
• The step-by-step process of setting up a CIC.
• Which forms you need to complete and how to complete them correctly.
• Key legal and governance considerations before you register.
• Funding considerations and what funders often look for when supporting CICs.

There will also be opportunities to ask questions and gain practical advice from the Community Impact Bucks team.

What you'll leave with

By the end of the session, you'll have a clear understanding of the CIC registration process and the confidence to decide whether a CIC is the right structure for your organisation.

• Understand whether a CIC is the right structure for your organisation.
• Know exactly what information and documents you need before registering.
• Feel confident completing the registration process.
• Understand your legal responsibilities as a CIC.
• Know where to access further support, guidance and funding opportunities.
• Whether you're at the idea stage or ready to register, this workshop will give you practical knowledge, useful resources and expert guidance to help you take the next step.

Who should attend?

This workshop is ideal for:

• Community groups considering becoming a CIC.
• Social entrepreneurs with a community-focused business idea.
• People starting a community project or social enterprise.
• Anyone wanting to understand how Community Interest Companies work before taking the next step.

How to book?

Let us know you're interested in attending by clicking the 'I'm going' button - we'll then be in touch with further details.