Register your CIC.
Join the CIC Hub.
Make a difference - not fill in forms for weeks.
CIC Hub Access gets you:
- CIC formation documents (CIC36, Articles, IN01, Memorandum)
- Step-by-step guide for what to do next
- The grant-ready policies funders ask for
- Access to the Grant Hub - 100+ CIC-specific grants
One-off £50 - 12 months of Hub access, no subscription. Try the wizard free, pay only when you download. Companies House fee (£115) paid separately to them.
Real founders. Real CICs. Registered through the Hub.
Over 150 founders have started their CIC journey with CIC Tools.
“I used the formation pack after months of trying to understand everything. 100% recommend the service to anyone - everything submitted and incorporated within days.”
“Thanks so much to CIC Tools. My CIC was registered within 24 hours.”
“So easy and straightforward to use.”
From idea to funded CIC.
Here's how it works.
Step 1 - Get registered
In as little as 15 minutes, you'll have everything Companies House needs: your CIC36 Community Interest Statement, Articles of Association, IN01, Memorandum. Done. Generated. Ready to submit.
Not in three weeks. Not after four redrafts. Not after watching a 6-hour course then still learning to write the documents. Tonight.
Step 2 - Know exactly what to do next
Some platforms hand you documents and wave goodbye. We don't. You'll get a clear, step-by-step guide to what happens after registration - opening your CIC bank account, registering with HMRC, staying on the right side of the rules from day one.
Step 3 - Look like a real organisation to funders
Funders don't just care what you do. They care whether you're serious. A safeguarding policy. A GDPR policy. An equal opportunities policy. Without these, many funders may not take your application seriously. With them, you look organised, credible and ready.
Step 4 - Find the money
Browse curated UK grants that CICs can actually apply for. Every one human-reviewed for eligibility. No more spending hours on a grant only to discover you don't qualify.
Step 5 - Get fundedPro
The AI grant writer reads your CIC profile, your policies, your impact data - and drafts your funder answers for you. You edit. You submit. That's it.
Steps 1-4 included with the £50 Hub. Step 5 powered by Pro's AI grant writer.
Everything you need. Nothing you don't.
CIC Formation Documents
CIC36 · Articles of Association · IN01 · Memorandum
Generated, customised, Companies House ready.
Policy Generator
Safeguarding · GDPR · Equal Opportunities · Conflict of Interest · H&S · Complaints
The six policies every funder wants to see. Done in minutes, not days.
What Comes Next Guide
Full guidance on what to do next to set yourself up for success.
The roadmap nobody else gives you - from submitting to Companies House through your first year of compliance.
CIC Grant Hub
Browse open opportunities filtered by amount and location.
Every grant human-reviewed for CIC eligibility. (Full AI grant writer on Pro.)
Grant Application Checklist
Every document, signature and number a funder will ask for, in one list.
Know what to have ready before you start writing - policies, accounts, beneficiary data, supporting letters, DBS. Tick them off as you gather them. Never get caught short mid-application.
Why do it the hard way?
| DIY | Solicitor | The CIC Hub | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free | £300–£800 | £50 |
| Time to complete | 2–4 weeks | 1–3 weeks | 15 minutes |
| CIC formation documents | |||
| Funder-ready policy generator | +£500 | ||
| CIC grants browser | |||
| Grant application checklist | |||
| What-comes-next guide | |||
| Free CIC directory listing | |||
| Subscription required | No | No | No (Pro optional) |
This isn't a product. It's an apology letter.
An apology to every founder who spent three weeks doing what should take three hours.
I'm Ben. For over a decade I've been out on the streets of the North West, feeding people experiencing homelessness. What started as a handful of volunteers has grown to 300+ people reaching over 4,000 a month.
When I decided to make it official - to register Homeless Aid UK as a CIC - I nearly broke. The forms. The jargon. The completely unnecessary complexity. I spent more time on admin than out there helping people.
So I built this. For myself first. Then for you.
The CIC36, the Articles, the IN01 - I ran them through this exact wizard. Within days, we were registered. Within weeks, we were grant-eligible.
This isn't built by a tech company that decided the social sector was a good market. It's built by someone who's been in the trenches, knows the pain, and refused to let it stay that way.
Get registered. Get your policies. Apply for these.
You'll meet the document requirements most major UK funders need to even consider your application.
Subject to each funder's criteria - you'll meet the policy requirements, but your project still needs to match their focus.
Common questions
What do I get for £50?
Formation documents (CIC36, Articles of Association, IN01, Memorandum), the policy generator (all six funder-ready policies), a what-comes-next guide, the grant application checklist, access to the CIC grant browser, and a free listing in the CIC Tools directory. Hub access lasts 12 months from payment. No monthly subscription required for the Hub.
Is there a subscription?
No monthly subscription is required for the Hub. The Hub is £50 for 12 months. Pro is optional at £20/month if you want ongoing help running your CIC - but you'll never be pushed into it.
How long does registration take?
The wizard takes about 15 minutes. Companies House typically processes CIC applications within 24–48 hours. You could be registered by tomorrow.
Can I start with just one director?
Yes. One director is the legal minimum. We'd suggest three if you're planning to apply for grants - many funders prefer it - but it's your call.
What if I'm not a confident writer?
That's exactly what the wizard is for. It asks you simple questions in plain English and writes the CIC36 for you. No legal jargon. No blank page.
Can I try it before I pay?
Yes. The wizard is completely free to use. You only pay £50 when you're ready to download your documents and unlock 12 months of Hub access.
Do I still need to pay Companies House?
Yes. The £115 Companies House incorporation fee is paid directly to them when you submit your documents online. The Hub's £50 covers 12 months inside the Hub - the part that normally costs £300-£800 through a solicitor.
You've been thinking about this long enough.
The community you want to help isn't waiting for the paperwork to be perfect. They're waiting for you to show up.
The documents take as little as 15 minutes. The rest of your CIC life starts after that.
One-off £50 - 12 months of Hub access, no subscription. Try the wizard free, pay only when you download.