CIC Kickstart: Setting Up Your Community Interest Company (December Workshop)

This workshop will look give you a good introduction to CICs, including the different models and the impact this structure can have on funding and governance.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the concept of the Community Interest Company structure and its original aims.
• Recognise the differences between CIC models – limited by shares, limited by guarantee, small membership, large membership – and what they mean for funding and governance.
• Understand what is required for CIC registration – governing document, application, the CIC36 form, asset lock, share dividends.
• Understand how CICs are governed, including the role of paid and unpaid directors.
• Learn about the online application process.
• Recognise the reporting requirements for a CIC, including accounts and community benefit statement.

This is part of our regular series of workshops that support Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations to thrive! It’s a key part of our work and our team are really passionate about learning and development.

This workshop is FREE for VCSE organisations within Wakefield District.

Don’t worry if this date doesn’t work for you, we’ll be running this workshop again soon. Invite your colleagues and share with anyone who might be interested.

Suitable for: people looking to set up a CIC in Wakefield District, including VCSE colleagues considering if a CIC is a better structure for their organisation.

More Details

• We’ll send you the link to join this workshop when you’ve registered your place. This workshop will be on Zoom.
• We’ll send you the presentation slides and any other resources after the workshop, when you’ll have a chance to tell us how you found it.
• If you need any support with booking, have any accessibility requirements, or would like to get in touch before the workshop, you can contact us at info@nova-wd.org.uk or 01924 367418.

About Nova

Nova Wakefield District is the local infrastructure charity that supports Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise organisations working in Wakefield District. Registered charity number: 1143640