Governance.

Please find information on our company below.

CIC Number: 12612418

Strong Governance. Responsible Leadership. Community Impact.

At Lakota Hub CIC, good governance is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to operating openly, responsibly and transparently, ensuring that the people and communities we support remain at the centre of our decisions.

Our Directors

Our Directors provide strategic leadership and oversight, ensuring Lakota Hub CIC is well managed and continues to deliver positive outcomes for our community.

Joanne Horner – Director
Provides strategic leadership and brings extensive experience of supporting individuals and communities.

Paul Marriner – Director & Safeguarding Lead
Responsible for safeguarding oversight and helping ensure a safe and supportive environment for everyone who accesses our services.

Jacqui Bedingfield – Director
Supports wellbeing, counselling and inclusion across the organisation, with extensive experience supporting people facing barriers.

Rose Poole – Director & Project Coordinator
Supports project development, delivery and monitoring, helping ensure our programmes meet the needs of local people.

What We Are Responsible For

Our Directors oversee:

Strategic planning and organisational development
Financial management and responsible use of funding
Safeguarding and risk management
Legal and regulatory compliance
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Monitoring and evaluating our projects
Quality of our services and activities
Effective use of grants and other funding
The wellbeing and safety of participants, staff and volunteers

Our Policies & Procedures

We maintain a comprehensive range of policies and procedures to ensure our organisation operates safely, fairly and effectively.

These include:

Our policies are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain appropriate and effective.

Financial Transparency

We are committed to responsible financial management and ensuring that funding received is used for its intended purpose.

We maintain appropriate financial records and submit our required accounts and information to the relevant regulatory bodies.

Where appropriate, details of our funded projects and the outcomes achieved are also shared with funders and our community.

Safeguarding

The safety and wellbeing of everyone who accesses Lakota Hub CIC is a priority.

We have clear safeguarding procedures in place and ensure that staff and volunteers understand their responsibilities. Safeguarding concerns are dealt with promptly and appropriately in line with our policies and legal responsibilities.

Safeguarding Lead: Paul Marriner

Accountability & Measuring Impact

We believe that organisations should be accountable for the difference they make.

For each project, we monitor:

Number of people supported
Attendance and engagement
Activities and sessions delivered
Skills and knowledge gained
Changes in confidence and wellbeing
Participant feedback
Case studies and testimonials
Outcomes achieved

This information helps us demonstrate the impact of our work, report to funders and continually improve our services.

Conflicts of Interest

Our Directors are expected to declare any relevant interests and ensure that potential conflicts of interest are appropriately managed. Decisions are made in the best interests of Lakota Hub CIC and the communities we support.

Our Commitment

Good governance builds trust. Trust helps us create stronger communities.

We are committed to being transparent, accountable and responsible in everything we do, while ensuring that our resources are used effectively to make a positive difference to local people.