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Knowledge centre

CIC Hub

A dedicated resource centre for community interest companies, covering asset lock mechanics, CIC Regulator expectations, dividend and interest caps, and the practicalities of converting a CIC into a charity or vice versa.

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CIC Hub

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Everything specific to community interest companies

Explainer2025-09-308 min read

The asset lock explained: what it protects and what it doesn't

A plain-English explanation of asset lock mechanics, including the residual asset clause and permitted distributions.

Crescent Covenant CIC

Asset lockCIC Regulator
Explainer2026-01-086 min read

Dividend and interest caps in 2026: what has changed and what hasn't

A concise update on the current caps applying to CIC shares and performance-related interest on CIC debt.

Crescent Covenant CIC

Dividend capCICRegulation
Guide2025-11-0511 min read

Converting a CIC into a charity: the practical route

The steps, timescales and asset transfer considerations involved in moving from CIC to charitable status.

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CICCharity conversion
Explainer2026-03-199 min read

What the CIC Regulator actually looks for in a community interest statement

Drawing on Regulator decisions and our own filing experience to explain what passes the community interest test.

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CIC RegulatorCommunity interest test

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