Community Interest Company

The Community Interest Company (CIC) is governed by its Articles and is registered with Companies House UK as a social business since 2017. Its assets are locked to the pursuit of its purpose and the CIC is governed and managed by its Directors: Vicki Austin, Iain Mckinnon and Cathy Holloway, with the support of its members: Dr Paul Brickell, Steve Hailes and Ben Cole.

Maria Kett and Lord Chris Holmes were also co-founders of GDI Hub.

Annual accounts are audited and the Company is VAT registered. Delegated authority for decisions is ultimately to a two thirds majority of Directors.

CIC offer the following services:

• Delivery of major projects, from mission-setting to coalition-building for big global challenges we work with institutional donors, academic partners, the private sector and NGOs to deliver impact and change
• Technical Assistance; to mainstream disability innovation, helping to make and deliver global commitments, and train and support staff.
• Best in class inclusive design advice, based on evidence, for products and cities.
• Bespoke training and advice across our core areas of expertise; Assistive Technology, Inclusive Design, Inclusive Education, Climate Resilience and Cultural Participation.
• An Assistive Tech Impact Fund, where new donors can invest in emerging markets and build the inclusive innovation ecosystem.
• Access to our growing networks, leading the movement for change.
• Speakers and media contributions. Sharing our expertise in disability innovation and it’s potential for global change.

If you are interested in any of the above, please get in touch.