Her Way Forward CIC
Governance and transparency
How we are structured, who leads us, and how you can hold us accountable.
Legal structure
Who we are legally
Her Way Forward is a Community Interest Company, registered in England and Wales.
What CIC status means
Community benefit
We exist for the benefit of the community, not for private profit. Our purpose is written into our legal constitution and cannot be changed without regulatory approval.
Asset lock
Our assets are locked for community use. If we ever dissolve, any remaining assets must be transferred to another community benefit organisation, not distributed privately.
Surplus reinvested
Any surplus income is reinvested into our programmes and community work. It does not go to shareholders or directors as personal profit.
How we operate
Governance highlights
The principles that guide how we run our organisation.
Community benefit mission
Our sole purpose is improving wellbeing and connection for women in Wandsworth. Every decision is measured against that mission.
Statutory asset lock
Our assets are legally protected for community use. The CIC Regulator oversees compliance with this requirement.
Safeguarding commitment
We maintain a current safeguarding policy reviewed annually. All team members and volunteers are briefed on their responsibilities.
Transparent reporting
We file annual accounts and a CIC34 report with Companies House and the CIC Regulator. These are available to anyone who asks.
Filed documents
Accounts and reporting
Our accounts are filed annually with Companies House and the CIC Regulator. You can view them there at any time.
Annual accounts
Filed with Companies House
CIC34 annual report
Filed with the CIC Regulator
Our accounts are filed annually with Companies House and the CIC Regulator. Both are publicly accessible.
Documents
Policies library
Our key policies are listed below. Each is reviewed at least annually.
Privacy Policy
Safeguarding Policy
Equal Opportunities & Diversity
Complaints & Feedback
Conflict of Interest
Whistleblowing Policy
Raising concerns
Safeguarding and complaints
We take safeguarding seriously. If you have a concern about safety, conduct, or governance, you can raise it confidentially. You do not need to give your name.
How the process works
Tell us
Contact us by email, in person at a session, or through the form on our contact page. Anonymous reports are accepted.
We acknowledge
We aim to acknowledge your concern within five working days of receiving it.
We investigate
Your concern is reviewed carefully and in confidence by the appropriate person.
We respond
We aim to provide a written response within twenty working days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you can escalate to the CIC Regulator or Companies House.
For funders and partners
Due diligence enquiries
If you need governance information for funding or partnership decisions, we are happy to help. We can provide our articles of association, accounts, policies, and any other documentation you need.
Email us at info@herwayforward.co.uk
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