Governance
Bright Future is a not-for-profit co-operative and as such all members have an equal say in how Bright Future operates.
Initially Bright Future was a partnership between the Co-operative Group and Causeway, a charity specialising in supporting survivors of modern slavery. As the programme developed and more partners came on board it was quickly realised that it had outgrown its current arrangements.
In 2019 the stakeholders agreed that the best way to sustain the service was for Bright Future to become an independent co-operative whose members are drawn from the businesses who provide placements and charities who refer survivors into the programme.
In May 2020 Bright Future (Co-operative) Limited was registered with the Financial Conduct Authority as a co-operative society. As a co-operative enterprise Bright Future is uniquely placed to provide a service that is designed, owned, and controlled by those closest to it, its members.
Our Board
Our Board is elected by our members and brings a broad and extensive range of experience in helping Bright Future continue to grow and help more survivors to live in dignity.
- Pete Westall, the Midcounties Co-operative (Chair)
- Amy Bond, Causeway
- Simon Murray, IG Design Group
- Alison Scowen, Co-op Group
- Andy York, Pilgrim’s Europe
- Emma Laycock, Co-operatives UK
- Sean McGovern, the Midcounties Co-operative (Secretary)
- Isobel Budler, Bright Future Co-operative
- Nicki Reeves, Currys Plc
- Ilja Abbattista, Empower Her Mindset (Lived Experience Consultant)
- Amelia Woodley, Speedy Hire
Join us
The more employers who join Bright Future, the more survivors we can help to rebuild their lives. So, to join our mission or find out more, please get in touch at info@brightfuture.coop.
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