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Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale Circle CIC: Tackling Social Isolation amongst Older People

Posted by: Mark Wynn, Posted on: 20 September 2017 - Categories: Community Interest Companies in action

The issue of Social Isolation amongst older people is a growing problem in the UK and worldwide. We have received international recognition and acclaim for our work in reducing this problem.

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Social Enterprise Mark: Providing Credible Standards for Social Enterprise

Posted by: Lucy Findlay, Posted on: 8 September 2017 - Categories: Community Interest Companies in action

The Social Enterprise Mark CIC was set up over 7 years ago and it acts as an authority for social enterprise standards.

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Gro-Organic CIC: The seed of an idea that keeps on growing

Posted by: Bethan Rees, Posted on: 22 August 2017 - Categories: Community Interest Companies in action
arah Gill with local residents in Chelmsley Wood

Sarah Gill founded Gro-Organic in 2011, to support her local community in North Solihull.  Her aim, to help them transform waste land into vibrant community gardens and enhance their lives.

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Make an Impact: Helping social enterprises to grow

Posted by: Heidi L Fisher, Posted on: 9 August 2017 - Categories: Community Interest Companies in action

The idea for the CIC developed when I was on maternity leave in 2014, as lots of people were still contacting me for help with social impact and moving away from being dependent on grants.

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CIC Annual Report 2016 to 2017: Growth of CIC sector

Posted by: Anne Vincent, Posted on: 21 July 2017 - Categories: Community Interest Company Office
CIC annual report image

The office is pleased to announce that the Regulator of Community Interest Companies (CIC) Annual Report 2016 to 2017 was laid in Parliament on Tuesday 18 July 2017.

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Surfability UK CIC: Devoted to making surfing available to all

Posted by: Ben Clifford, Posted on: 12 July 2017 - Categories: Community Interest Companies in action
Surfability CIC providing unforgettable experiences

Surfability UK is a community interest company devoted to making surfing available to people who have additional needs due to disability, illness or injury. Their aim is to make surfing as inclusive as possible.

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Iridescent Ideas CIC: Building a social enterprise economy

Posted by: Gareth Hart, Posted on: 29 June 2017 - Categories: Community Interest Companies in action
Iridescent Ideas Team photo - July 2016

A CIC based in Plymouth who has been supporting the social enterprise and community sector across the UK for six years.

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The Ealing Club CIC: The Birthplace of British Rock Music

Posted by: Alistair Young, Posted on: 13 June 2017 - Categories: Community Interest Companies in action

The Ealing Club became a community interest company in December 2011.

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Pre-election period: How we will communicate

Posted by: hhuish, Posted on: 21 April 2017 - Categories: Community Interest Company Office
Polling station

In the coming weeks, you will notice that it's much quieter than usual on this blog and the @CICRegulator Twitter account.

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Saltwater Creations CIC: The cure to positive change

Posted by: Juliet Stallard, Posted on: 12 April 2017 - Categories: Community Interest Companies in action
Pebbles spelling Saltwater Creations

The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears or the sea -  Isak Dinesen

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