GuideJune 2026
The CIC Formation Handbook 2026
Every stage of incorporating a Community Interest Company, from the community benefit test to your first CIC34.
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The CIC Formation Handbook 2026
Every stage of incorporating a Community Interest Company, from the community benefit test to your first CIC34.
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Research ReportMay 2026
Social value in UK procurement: what actually gets measured
Analysis of 240 public contracts and the gap between committed and delivered social value.
Read · 24 minGuideApril 2026
Governance for organisations under £250k
A proportionate governance framework for small charities and CICs that funders will still recognise.
Read · 12 minInsightMarch 2026
Why most impact reports fail their readers
Outcome frameworks are only useful when the data collection is designed before delivery starts.
Read · 9 minPublicationFebruary 2026
Impact Plan 2026–2029
Our measurement model, published indicators and the outcomes we intend to report against from launch.
Download reportGuideJanuary 2026
Recruiting trustees who change the board
Skills audits, open recruitment and induction practice for boards that need to grow up quickly.
Read · 11 minInsightDecember 2025
The social pillar is where ESG gets hard
Environmental disclosure has matured. Social disclosure remains inconsistent, and boards are exposed.
Read · 14 minNewsNovember 2025
New community engagement standards published
What the updated participation guidance means for place-based programmes and local authorities.
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12 Sep 2026
CIC Formation Clinic
Online · Free
Monthly open surgery for founders.
03 Oct 2026
Governance Masterclass for Trustees
Manchester
Full-day board development.
19 Nov 2026
Social Value Roundtable
London
Invitation only, corporate partners.
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