The origin story
This all started back in 2012 as a voluntary endeavour by two women at a kitchen table. Along the way we carried out research, organised events, campaigned to influence legislation, and started delivering training and consultancy. We became a Big Lottery funded project (2016-2019), which enabled us to formally set up the Network and its infrastructure. Now we are an independent not-for-profit organisation; our legal name is The Co-production and Involvement Network for Wales Ltd.
How we’re funded now
As an independent organisation, we cover our running costs through organisational membership and e-learning courses fees. The surplus generated by consultancy and training services at the Co-production Lab Wales also contributes to resourcing the Network’s activities.
In addition, we receive National Lottery Community Fund project funding to work specifically with Public Services Boards (2021-2026).
How we’re governed
We are a social enterprise: a private company limited by guarantee, with not-for-profit principles written into our constitution. Our board of directors ensures that we are a legal, responsible, sustainable and ethical organisation. Our directors contribute their time on a voluntary basis and meet 4 times per year. We are pleased to count the Wales Council for Voluntary Action and Building Communities Trust as corporate directors on our board.
Sara Sellek
Corporate director (WCVA)
Eleri Williams
Corporate director (BCT)
Ben Greenaway
Corporate director (BCT)
Sarah Glover
Voluntary director
Chris Blake
Voluntary director, Chair of the board
Chiamaka Dibigbo
Voluntary director
Kathleen Withers
Voluntary director
Ein tîm
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