Rainbow Decorating Co-op
Worker co-operative of 10 decorators, actively committed to LGBTQ+ inclusive employment. All members are equal owners. Uses zero-VOC paints throughout. Offers 30% discounted rates for LGBTQ+ charities and community centres. Member of Co-operatives UK.
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Why Rainbow Decorating Co-op scores 80/100
| Pillar | Evidence | Source | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
assignmentGovernance | Legal structure: Co-operative. Mission statement verified. Companies House filing reviewed. | Companies House · B-Corp | 8.0 |
ecoCommunity | £8,000 donated in FY2024 (2.2% of profit). Verified via Charity Commission. | Charity Commission | 8.6 |
paymentsTax | Effective UK corporation tax rate: 20% (vs 19% statutory norm). HMRC records show no adverse findings. | HMRC · Fair Tax Mark | 7.6 |
groupsEmployment | Minimum wage paid: £13.2/hr. Zero-hours: 0%. Gender pay gap: 0%. 0 tribunal losses in 5 years. | LWF · DWP · Tribunals | 9.2 |
campaignCause | Assessed from public advocacy record, employee volunteering policy (3 days/yr), and cause promotion activities. | Third Party Auditors | 7.8 |
Rainbow Decorating Co-op
Rainbow was founded in Bristol in 2018 by a group of decorators who wanted to create a workspace where everyone felt genuinely welcome regardless of identity. As a co-operative, the members decide collectively on pricing, working hours, and community commitments.