Cornerstone Roofing CIC
Community Interest Company providing roofing training and employment for young people who have been permanently excluded from school. Works with Wolverhampton City Council and local pupil referral units. All trainees paid at least Real Living Wage from day one of training.
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Why Cornerstone Roofing CIC scores 83/100
| Pillar | Evidence | Source | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
assignmentGovernance | Legal structure: CIC. Mission statement verified. Companies House filing reviewed. | Companies House · B-Corp | 8.4 |
ecoCommunity | £7,000 donated in FY2024 (2.2% of profit). Verified via Charity Commission. | Charity Commission | 9.4 |
paymentsTax | Effective UK corporation tax rate: 19% (vs 19% statutory norm). HMRC records show no adverse findings. | HMRC · Fair Tax Mark | 7.2 |
groupsEmployment | Minimum wage paid: £13.1/hr. Zero-hours: 0%. Gender pay gap: 13.2%. 0 tribunal losses in 5 years. | LWF · DWP · Tribunals | 8.8 |
campaignCause | Assessed from public advocacy record, employee volunteering policy (3 days/yr), and cause promotion activities. | Third Party Auditors | 8.0 |
Cornerstone Roofing CIC
Cornerstone was founded in 2017 by former teacher Michael Patel, who had seen too many students excluded from school with no clear pathway forward. The roofing trade suited the programme — it requires skill and pride in craftsmanship, offers clear progression, and provides a good wage without a university degree.