Consultancy for CICs
CICs sit between the charity and commercial worlds — with the responsibilities of both and access to neither's full toolkit. We help CIC directors design viable income models, navigate funder appetite, and present a clear, investable plan.
Whether you are a young CIC formalising your model, or an established one moving towards social investment, we bring the structure and senior thinking that helps the next stage land cleanly.
Sector context
The CIC form is powerful but often misunderstood — by funders, by banks and, sometimes, by the directors themselves. Strong CICs are unusually clear about the relationship between their social purpose, their earned income and the asset lock that protects both.
We help you tell that story coherently to funders, customers, investors and partners.
How we work with community interest companies
- Fluent in the practicalities of CIC governance.
- Comfortable holding the tension between mission and trading.
- Senior conversations with directors and boards.
- Outputs that work for funders, banks and social investors alike.
Most relevant services
Business Planning
Investable plans built around the realities of CIC governance and asset lock.
Learn moreIncome Diversification
Balanced models combining earned income, grants and — where appropriate — social investment.
Learn moreGrant Fundraising
Targeted applications to the trusts and statutory funders that genuinely fund CICs.
Learn moreStrategic Planning
Director-level strategy sessions that bring clarity before scaling.
Learn moreFrequently asked questions
- Can CICs really access grant funding?
- Yes — though the pool is narrower than for charities, and applications need to be sharper. We focus on funders that are genuinely receptive to CICs.
- Do you advise on social investment?
- We help you become investment-ready and articulate the case clearly; specific deal structuring is referred to specialist partners where needed.