Legal and Governance

Open Folk CIC is governed by a Board of Directors in accordance with its Articles of Association and the Companies Act 2006. The Board is collectively responsible for the strategic direction, financial oversight and compliance of the organisation. An Annual General Meeting (AGM) is held each year. 

• Full Name: OpenFolk CIC
• Company Number: 16930479
• Type: Community Interest Company
• Structure: Private, Limited by Guarantee
• Incorporated: 24th December 2025
• Registered: England & Wales

Directors: Ms Soorya Mohandas, Mrs Reshma Roshan, Mrs Reshma Pulappallil Renadevan.

Company Secretary: Mr Tinto George. 

Board meetings are held at minimum quarterly, with decisions recorded in formal minutes.

A quorum of two directors must be present for valid decisions to be made.

A conflict of interest arises when a director's personal or financial interests may influence, or appear to influence, their decisions as a director. All directors must:

• Declare any actual or potential conflict of interest to the Board as soon as it arises.
• Withdraw from any discussion or decision where a conflict exists, unless the Board resolves otherwise.
• Ensure their interest is recorded in the Register of Directors' Interests.

As a CIC, our assets are locked for community benefit. In the event of

winding up, any residual assets shall be transferred to Hartlepool Indo

Malayalee Association CIO (Charity Reg. No. 1214132).

Open Folk CIC is not established or conducted for private gain. Any surplus

or assets are used principally for the benefit of the community, in

accordance with our Articles of Association.

90010 – Performing arts

90020 – Support for performing arts

85520 – Cultural education

88990 – Other social work activities

Regulated by the Regulator of Community Interest Companies. Filed with

Companies House, Cardiff, under the Companies Act 2006.