{"id":98,"date":"2023-07-27T20:36:55","date_gmt":"2023-07-27T20:36:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/big-cic.org.uk\/blog\/?page_id=98"},"modified":"2024-04-28T17:31:37","modified_gmt":"2024-04-28T17:31:37","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/big-cic.org.uk\/blog\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1>About Us<\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.socialenterprise.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-520\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/big-cic.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Certified-Circle-Badge.png?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/big-cic.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Certified-Circle-Badge.png?w=171&amp;ssl=1 171w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/big-cic.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Certified-Circle-Badge.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/big-cic.org.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Certified-Circle-Badge.png?resize=75%2C75&amp;ssl=1 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:767px) 150px, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Business Integrated Governance Community Interest Company (BIG CIC) is registered in England No.13303074 at 18 The Chase, Maidenhead, Berks SL6 7QW.<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It&#8217;s essential to note that a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/community-interest-companies-introduction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Community Interest Company<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is a unique form of limited company dedicated to serving the public good. The BIG CIC is a proud <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.socialenterprise.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Certified Social Enterprise<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Here are some key aspects that distinguish us:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:768,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">No Shareholders, No Dividends<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Within our structure, there are no shareholders, and consequently, no dividends are paid out. This means our primary focus is on benefiting our members and the broader community.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:768,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Surplus Reinvestment<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Any surplus generated is reinvested into the continued development of the BIG CIC, ensuring that our resources are utilized for the greater good<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:768,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Asset Lock Commitment<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Our Articles of Association include a steadfast commitment to an &#8216;asset lock.&#8217; This means that any assets or intellectual property owned by the BIG CIC cannot be sold or transferred, except to another CIC or Charity, further solidifying our dedication to our mission.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The purpose of the BIG CIC can be summarised as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"19\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:720,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Knowledge Advancement<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: To sustain and expand knowledge regarding Business Integrated Governance<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:851,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:425}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"19\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:720,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Community Involvement<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: To encourage volunteer participation, welcoming individuals to contribute to our mission<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:851,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:425}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"19\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:720,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Integration of Key Domains<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: To use BIG principles to integrate vital domains such as strategy, governance, assurance, business as usual, value creation, and change<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:851,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:425}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"19\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:720,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Collaboration<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: To actively collaborates with the public, professional bodies, and commercial partners to achieve The CIC mission<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:851,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:425}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"19\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:720,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Education and Accreditation<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: To provide a syllabus for training and accreditation, overseeing examinations and issuing BIG credentials<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"19\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:720,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Knowledge Sharing<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: To share the BIG Body of Knowledge (BoK) as widely as possible, making it accessible to both the public and members<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:851,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:425}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"19\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:720,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Purpose of the BIG CIC is not<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> To deliver consulting \/ training services or technology-based products<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:851,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:425}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The BIG CIC values and acknowledges the following contributors:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"23\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/big-cic.org.uk\/about-us\/founders\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Founders<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Those who dedicated their time to establish the BIG CIC and create the BIG BoK<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"23\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/big-cic.org.uk\/about-us\/leadership\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Directors<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Leaders who provide guidance and leadership to the BIG CIC<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"23\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/big-cic.org.uk\/blog\/about-us\/helpers\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Volunteers<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: The backbone of our organisation, individuals who contribute their time and expertise to keep the CIC functioning effectively &#8211; and <\/span><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/big-cic.org.uk\/about-us\/key-contributors\/\">Key Contributors<\/a><\/strong> who have provided notable inputs<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"23\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"http:\/\/big-cic.org.uk\/sponsors\/\">Sponsors<\/a> and Donors<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Generous supporters who provide the funding necessary for the BIG CIC to carry out its mission<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] About Us [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] The Business Integrated Governance Community Interest Company (BIG CIC) is registered in England No.13303074 at 18 The Chase, Maidenhead, Berks SL6 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