Colourful Futures CIC
Community Interest Company training and employing people who have experienced homelessness as painters and decorators. Based in Sheffield, all clients receive full NVQ Level 2 training and are supported into permanent employment. Partners with Sheffield City Council.
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Why Colourful Futures CIC scores 86/100
| Pillar | Evidence | Source | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
assignmentGovernance | Legal structure: CIC. Mission statement verified. Companies House filing reviewed. | Companies House · B-Corp | 8.6 |
ecoCommunity | £9,000 donated in FY2024 (3.1% of profit). Verified via Charity Commission. | Charity Commission | 9.6 |
paymentsTax | Effective UK corporation tax rate: 19% (vs 19% statutory norm). HMRC records show no adverse findings. | HMRC · Fair Tax Mark | 7.0 |
groupsEmployment | Minimum wage paid: £13.1/hr. Zero-hours: 0%. Gender pay gap: 14.2%. 0 tribunal losses in 5 years. | LWF · DWP · Tribunals | 9.0 |
campaignCause | Assessed from public advocacy record, employee volunteering policy (4 days/yr), and cause promotion activities. | Third Party Auditors | 8.8 |
Colourful Futures CIC
Colourful Futures was founded in 2019 by decorator Marcus Webb, who himself experienced homelessness in his twenties. The CIC has trained 47 people since inception and currently employs 14 decorators, 10 of whom came directly from the homelessness programme. All surplus is reinvested into training materials and mental health support for trainees.
How Colourful Futures CIC gives back
Full NVQ Level 2 painting and decorating training for people who have experienced homelessness. Partners with Sheffield City Council homelessness services.