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Charities and social enterprises
Charity, CIC and CIO accounts
Accounting support for trustees, CIC directors and community organisations that need records, accounts and filing responsibilities explained clearly.
- Charities, CIOs, CICs, trusts and community groups
- Structure-specific records and filing support
- Contact-first route where accounts are overdue or unclear
What this page helps with
Use this hub to choose the right charity or social enterprise page before sending an enquiry.
How Taxcandid can help
Start with the part that matches your situation, then use the right action button when you are ready.
Charities and CIOs
Understand accounts, trustee records and Charity Commission reporting routes.
CICs
CICs are companies with extra community interest reporting and public filing duties.
Small groups
Unregistered charities and community groups still need clean records and accountability.
Independent examination
Records can be prepared and reviewed before an independent examination is arranged where needed.
Practical support
Good charity accounts build confidence
Trustees and CIC directors need records that explain where money came from, how it was spent and whether restrictions or funding conditions were met.
Taxcandid helps organise the accounting side so the first conversation is practical: structure, income level, records, deadlines and filing route.
Legal structure: charity, CIO, CIC, trust or community group
Income and expenditure records
Bank statements and grant/funding restrictions
Previous accounts and regulator references if available
Common situations we see
New community project
A small group wants to keep records properly before funding increases.
CIO accounts due
Trustees need accounts organised for Charity Commission reporting.
CIC annual filing
Directors need accounts and the CIC report handled together.
Choose the structure that fits
Different structures have different records, filing routes and tax points. Start with the closest match.
Questions people ask
Is a CIO the same as a CIC?
No. A CIO is a charitable structure registered with the Charity Commission. A CIC is a company structure for community interest companies and files with Companies House.
Do small charities still need accounts?
Yes. Even where registration is not required, good records are essential for trustees, funders, members and tax/accountability purposes.
Should I use the quote generator?
Usually contact first for charity, CIO or CIC accounts because the structure, records and filing route affect the scope.
Ready to move forward?
Use the quote generator for routine work or contact Taxcandid first if the situation is sensitive, urgent or unclear.