CiCs deserve fair scrutiny—and communities deserve informed choices – response to Interlink blog

October 26, 2026 by David Smith

Interlink’s discussion about Community Interest Companies raises legitimate concerns about concentrated control, related-party payments and conflicts of interest. Its commitment to consultation and reciprocal questioning is welcome. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/simon-james-71b55913_hot-topic-community-interest-companies-share-7518710708541407233-nsrX/ However, some accompanying comments risk turning specific governance concerns into blanket suspicion. Wales needs rigorous assessment, accessible support and consistent standards across organisational forms. ds26:10:26CICs deserve fair scrutiny

About David Smith

Lifelong co-operative & community activist working at all levels of the movement. Ex Government Food Adviser & UK Healthcare Regulator. Founded the first Community Law Centre in Wales; directed the first EC funded Wales Anti-Poverty Programme: pioneering co-operative & place making community initiatives. Robert Owen Memorial Museum Trustee. Director, Sheffield Co-op Development Group. Graduate Ruskin College, UC Cardiff + PGCE, MA Keele; Ex Lecturer Professional Food & Management, Gwent Tertiary College,
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