Register your CIC.
Be grant-ready this week.
CIC Tools writes your CIC registration and the grant-ready policies funders ask for. All for £50. Built by a CIC founder who's been through it.
What you get
Companies House-ready CIC registration documents — reviewed and ready to submit
Every policy funders ask for — so you're grant-ready from day one
Already helping CICs get registered
Recent founders used CIC Tools to prepare and submit their CIC formation documents.
“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.”
Everything you need to be grant-ready
Your £50 gets you 11 documents — every registration form and every policy funders ask for.
CIC36 Form
Your Community Interest Statement — the form that tells the CIC Regulator what your company does and who it benefits.
Articles of Association
Your governing document — 20+ pages of legally formatted articles, tailored to your company structure and asset lock choice.
Memorandum of Association
The founding declaration signed by all initial directors confirming the formation of your company.
IN01 Application Form
The Companies House incorporation form — pre-filled with your company details, directors, and registered office.
Safeguarding Policy
The single most-requested policy across UK funders. Covers children, vulnerable adults, and staff — ready to adapt to your context.
Equality & Diversity Policy
Required by the National Lottery, UnLtd, and most local authority grants. Written to the Equality Act 2010 standard.
GDPR & Data Protection Policy
Covers your obligations under UK GDPR. Pairs with your ICO registration to tick the data-protection box on any application.
Conflict of Interest Policy
Shows funders you've thought about governance. A standard requirement for grants over £10k and for any CIC working with public money.
Plus: H&S template, trustee code of conduct, and risk assessment starter — three extras that tend to come up as you grow.
Why do it the hard way?
Same documents. Fraction of the cost. Ready in minutes, not weeks.
| DIY | Professional Service | CIC Tools | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free | £300–£800 | £50 |
| Time to complete | 2–4 weeks | 1–3 weeks | 15 minutes |
| CIC36 generated | |||
| Articles customised | |||
| Grant-application policies included | +£500 | ||
| IN01 pre-filled | |||
| Step-by-step guidance | |||
| Companies House ready | |||
| Free directory listing |
Watch Ben explain how CIC Tools works (1:56)
“I've been out on the streets of the North West for over a decade, feeding people experiencing homelessness. Our team of 300+ volunteers now reaches over 4,000 people every month.
I built CIC Tools because I was drowning in admin when I should have been out there helping. I used it myself to register Homeless Aid UK CIC — CIC36, Articles, IN01, all in minutes instead of weeks.
This isn't built by a tech company. It's built by someone who's been in the trenches, knows the pain, and wanted to fix it.”
Three steps. That's it.
Answer the questions
Our step-by-step wizard asks you about your CIC — name, mission, directors, structure. Takes about 15 minutes.
Download your documents
We generate your CIC36, Articles, Memorandum, and IN01 — all formatted and ready to submit.
Submit to Companies House
Upload your documents to Companies House online. Most CICs are registered within 24-48 hours.
Grants you'll be eligible for
Once you're registered with the bundle in hand, you'll meet the document requirements for most major UK funders.
Subject to each funder's criteria — you'll meet the policy requirements, but your project still needs to match their focus.
Common questions
What exactly do I get for £50?
You get 11 documents in total: four Companies House registration documents (CIC36, Articles of Association, Memorandum, and IN01), plus seven policies and templates that funders ask for (safeguarding, equality & diversity, GDPR, conflict of interest, H&S template, trustee code, and risk assessment). All formatted and ready to use.
Do I also need policies for grant applications?
Yes — and they're included. Most major funders ask for safeguarding, equality & diversity, GDPR, and conflict of interest policies before they'll consider an application. The £50 bundle includes all four, plus health & safety template, trustee code of conduct, and risk assessment starter.
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. Our £50 covers the document generation — the part that normally costs £300-800 through a professional.
How long does registration take?
The wizard takes about 15 minutes. After you submit to Companies House, most CICs are registered within 24-48 hours. Our founder submitted at 10am and was registered by 2pm the same day.
Can I start with just one director?
Yes — you only need one director to legally form a CIC. We recommend three unrelated directors if you plan to apply for grants, but you can add more later.
What if I'm not sure about something?
The wizard has built-in guidance at every step. There are also detailed guides on our site covering everything from company structure to asset locks. And you can always come back and regenerate your documents if you change your mind.