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Community Interest Companies Info Pack (CIC Regulator)

An overview document explaining the legal features of Community Interest Companies, produced by the CIC Regulator.

Info sheet: Community Interest Companies

A community interest company (CIC) is a limited liability company created with the specific aim of providing benefit to a community.

Setting up a company (SCNI factsheet)

This booklet, produced by Supporting Communities NI, provides general guidelines to assist voluntary organisations who are considering setting up a company. It includes information on legal structures and advice on managing the potential changes to an organisation.  Please note that further advice should be obtained from a solicitor or business consultant.

Charitable status (SCNI factsheet)

  • What is charitable status?;
  • Who is eligible to receive it?;
  • What are the advantages/disadvantages?;

Community business case studies

Case study example of Footprints Women's Centre - a community business set up as a company limited by guarantee.

Case study example of Creggan Enterprises Ltd - a community enterprise set up as a company limited by guarantee.

Case study example of Bryson House Recycling Ltd - a charity with a trading company.

Advice Note: Running a Charitable Company (NICVA)

A guide to running a charitable company, including updated guidance on the requirements of company law.  Published by NICVA Member Services.

Advice Note: Setting up a company (NICVA)

A guide for charities considering incorporation. Produced by NICVA Member Services.

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Advice Note: Setting up a group (NICVA)

An introductory guide to help you start up a voluntary organisation. Produced by NICVA Member Services.

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Advice Note: Legal structures (NICVA)

A guide to choosing a legal structure for your organisation, produced by NICVA Member Services.

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