The CIC Lady

The CIC Lady I have 14 years in the third sector and nearly a decade running a CIC. I build sustainable, fundable organisations that last. No shortcuts. Ask me how!

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Just solid foundations. I build people and the structure around them so they can shine.

Who is joining me for this?
15/04/2026

Who is joining me for this?

If you want a structured way to think about your next step, the DECIDE Clarity Guide walks you through ten key questions...
14/04/2026

If you want a structured way to think about your next step, the DECIDE Clarity Guide walks you through ten key questions.

Each one helps you understand your work more clearly before choosing a structure.

You can explore it here:
https://jujulie-education.org.uk/theciclady/decide/

If you could change one thing about your community work right now, what would it be?More support? More time? More clarit...
13/04/2026

If you could change one thing about your community work right now, what would it be?

More support?
More time?
More clarity?
More funding?

A CIC works best when the work already exists.That might look like:β€’ regular sessions β€’ a project that runs consistently...
12/04/2026

A CIC works best when the work already exists.

That might look like:
β€’ regular sessions
β€’ a project that runs consistently
β€’ community members relying on what you provide

Ideas are important.

But structures work best when they support real activity.

Some people come to me after they have already started a CIC and feel unsure about what to do next.Others are trying to ...
11/04/2026

Some people come to me after they have already started a CIC and feel unsure about what to do next.
Others are trying to decide whether to start one at all.
A CIC Clarity Call helps you map the situation properly.
We explore the work, the stage you are in, and what the most sensible next step might be.

You can book a session here:
https://jujulie-education.org.uk/theciclady/cic-clarity-call/

A quick check-in question today.When you think about your community work, how does it usually leave you feeling?A – Ener...
10/04/2026

A quick check-in question today.

When you think about your community work, how does it usually leave you feeling?

A – Energised
B – Fulfilled but tired
C – Overwhelmed
D – Unsure

Noticing this honestly is an important part of deciding what to build next.

Community work asks more of people than they often realise.Time. Energy. Emotional labour. Responsibility.Before creatin...
09/04/2026

Community work asks more of people than they often realise.

Time.
Energy.
Emotional labour.
Responsibility.

Before creating a CIC, it is worth asking one important question:
Is this work sustainable for me?

A structure cannot repair burnout.

But clarity can prevent it.

If you are stuck between:β€œShould I start a CIC?” and β€œI’m not sure yet.”The DECIDE Clarity Workbook was created for that...
08/04/2026

If you are stuck between:
β€œShould I start a CIC?”
and
β€œI’m not sure yet.”
The DECIDE Clarity Workbook was created for that exact moment.
It helps you slow down and look carefully at your work, your capacity, and what formalising would truly involve.

You can explore the guide here:
https://jujulie-education.org.uk/theciclady/decide

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