CIC Funding
6 articles
- CIC FUNDING
How CICs prove community benefit to funders
The evidence funders want from a Community Interest Company, beyond the annual CIC34 report.
25 Aug 2026
- CIC FUNDING
Social investment for CICs: getting loan-ready
What social lenders look for when a CIC applies for a repayable loan, and how to prepare in 90 days.
25 Aug 2026
- CIC FUNDING
Trading income vs grants for CICs: getting the mix right
How much of a CIC's income should come from trading rather than grants, and what funders think about the balance.
25 Aug 2026
- CIC FUNDING
Blending grants and trading income as a UK CIC
Community Interest Companies win when they combine grant income with earned revenue. Here's how to structure it without losing funder trust.
18 Aug 2026
- CIC FUNDING
Where UK CICs can actually find funding in 2026
A realistic map of the funding landscape for UK Community Interest Companies — trusts that welcome CICs, contracts, and social investment.
8 Jul 2026
- CIC FUNDING
CIC or charity: which structure is right for you?
A plain-English comparison of Community Interest Companies and registered charities — regulation, funding access, tax and control.
8 Jul 2026