Who we are, what drives us and how we're structured to serve our community with integrity.
Embokuye Bright Future CIC is a Community Interest Company, registered under the Companies Act 2006. We exist to carry out activities that benefit the community — with a particular focus on children, young people and families.
The name Embokuye reflects the spirit of coming together — a belief that when a community unites with purpose, it can light the way to a brighter tomorrow for every person within it.
We are not driven by profit. Everything we do, every resource we raise and every relationship we build, is directed towards community benefit. That is not just our ethos — it is written into our legal constitution.
"To carry on activities which benefit the community and in particular, without limitation, to anyone and their children."
— Articles of Association, Article 5
We believe every child and every person deserves access to opportunity — regardless of where they came from or what they face.
As a regulated CIC, we operate openly. Our accounts, governance and decisions are made with the community in mind, and we welcome scrutiny.
We don't just provide services — we build capacity. We want the people we work with to grow stronger, more confident and more capable.
Our community is diverse and so are we. We welcome everyone and ensure our programmes are accessible, relevant and respectful.
We know we can achieve more together. We actively seek partnerships with other organisations, businesses and community groups.
We plant seeds for the future. Our work today is designed to create sustainable, lasting benefit for generations to come.
Embokuye Bright Future CIC is governed by its Articles of Association, registered under the Companies Act 2006 and regulated by the Regulator of Community Interest Companies.
Directors collectively manage the company. All decisions require a majority vote at board meetings, or unanimous consent if taken without a meeting.
Every member of the company is also a Director, ensuring full democratic participation in how we're run. Membership is not transferable.
Significant decisions require a 75% supermajority of members to pass as a special resolution — protecting our community-first mission.
Directors must declare any conflict of interest and step back from related votes — ensuring decisions are always made in the community's best interest.
Under Article 3 of our Articles of Association, the Company shall not transfer any of its assets other than for full consideration. In the event of winding up, all residual assets pass to another asset-locked body (a charity or CIC) — never to private individuals.
Article 4 of our constitution states clearly: "The Company is not established or conducted for private gain: any surplus or assets are used principally for the benefit of the community."
We comply fully with Companies Acts requirements — submitting annual reports, annual returns and statements of account to both Companies House and the CIC Regulator.
Our Directors are more than leaders — they are accountable stewards of the community's trust. Here's what they commit to.
Directors act in the best interests of the company and the community at all times, with no personal financial gain beyond reasonable expenses and agreed remuneration.
All Director decisions, meeting minutes and resolutions are recorded and retained for a minimum of ten years, ensuring full accountability.
Directors may delegate responsibilities, but retain overall accountability. Delegation never removes Directors' general duty of care and oversight.
We're always open to questions, partnerships and new members who share our commitment to community.