Accounting for Good CIC

17/06/2026

Financial Foundations Starter Pack

Strong organisations are built on strong financial foundations.

Our free starter pack includes:

✓ Financial Health Check
✓ Trustees' Guide to Finance
✓ CIC Directors' Guide to Finance
✓ Cashflow Forecasting Made Simple

Designed to help leaders build financial confidence.

https://www.accountingforgood.co.uk/learning-and-resources/

15/06/2026

Starting a CIC or Charity Starter Pack

Thinking about setting up a CIC or charity?

Before choosing a structure, it's worth understanding:

✓ Your responsibilities
✓ Governance requirements
✓ Funding considerations
✓ Long-term sustainability

Our free starter pack is designed to help you ask the right questions before you begin.

https://www.accountingforgood.co.uk/learning-and-resources/

12/06/2026

Why We Created Learning for Good

Over the years we've answered thousands of questions from trustees, directors and founders.

Many organisations face the same challenges:

• Understanding finances
• Preparing for funding
• Choosing the right structure
• Meeting governance responsibilities

Learning for Good was created to provide practical resources people can use at their own pace, helping organisations build confidence and make informed decisions.

https://www.accountingforgood.co.uk/learning-and-resources/

10/06/2026

We are delighted to announce that we have achieved Level 1 of the Trusted Standard!

The Trusted Standard is owned by the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) and is delivered by The Growth Company. It is the only UK quality standard designed to help third sector organisations operate more effectively and efficiently.

We will continue to use what we have learned and developed through this process to improve our services.

A big thank you to our team who have made this possible!

If you would like to learn more about Trusted Standard you can do so here: https://www.trustedstandard.org.uk/

10/06/2026

Three Free Starter Packs Now Available

Whether you're just getting started or looking to strengthen existing systems, our free starter packs are designed to help.

✓ Starting a CIC or Charity Starter Pack
✓ Financial Foundations Starter Pack
✓ Funding Readiness Starter Pack

Practical guidance. Plain English. Designed specifically for charities and CICs.

Download free from our website.

https://www.accountingforgood.co.uk/learning-and-resources/

09/06/2026

09/06/2026

We are closing at 4:30pm today as it is Blaydon Race day!

Good luck to all runners and volunteers. 🏃

09/06/2026

Introducing Learning for Good

We're excited to launch our new Learning for Good resource library.

Designed specifically for charities, CICs and social enterprises, our growing collection of practical resources, guides and toolkits is designed to help trustees, directors and leaders build confidence, strengthen governance and improve financial management.
Over the coming weeks we'll be introducing each resource and explaining how it can help your organisation.

https://www.accountingforgood.co.uk/learning-and-resources/

08/06/2026

Are rising costs and funding pressures affecting your organisation?

You're not alone.

Many charities, CICs and social enterprises are facing increasing demand for services while dealing with higher employment and operating costs.

Our latest blog looks at what financial resilience really means and shares practical steps organisations can take to build a stronger, more sustainable future.

Read the full article here: https://www.accountingforgood.co.uk/blog/post/26587/financial-resilience-in-2026-why-purpose-led-organisations-need-to-focus-on-sustainability/

Rising costs, increasing demand and funding uncertainty are affecting organisations across the sector. Discover practical steps charities, CICs and social enterprises can take to strengthen their financial resilience.

12/05/2026

Running a CIC comes with more responsibilities than many people realise — and it’s not always easy to work out what actually needs to be done and when.

We’ve put together a new blog covering the essentials of CIC compliance.

Whether you’re a new CIC or have been operating for years, having the right systems in place can make compliance far less stressful.

A practical guide to CIC compliance covering annual accounts, CIC34 reports, corporation tax, payroll, bookkeeping, and the key responsibilities of Community Interest Companies in the UK