CIC Number: 12612418

Strong Governance. Responsible Leadership. Community Impact.

At Lakota Hub C.I.C., 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 C.I.C. 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.

Jessica Stallard – 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:

Safeguarding
Equality & Diversity
Complaints
GDPR & Data Protection
Health & Safety
Safer Recruitment
Lone Working
Volunteer Policy
Online Safety
Whistleblowing

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 C.I.C. 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.