Angie's Heart of Hope CIC is a Community Interest Company, limited by guarantee, incorporated in England and Wales on 28 July 2026.
Angie's Heart of Hope CIC is asset-locked by law — our funds and assets can only ever be used for our community purpose, never for private profit.
This is a statutory protection under the Community Interest Company Regulations 2005, not a voluntary policy. All of the CIC's assets — including grant funding, donations and any surplus — are permanently protected for community benefit and cannot be distributed to directors, members or shareholders. If the CIC is ever wound up, any remaining assets must be transferred to another asset-locked body, such as a charity or CIC, for continued community benefit.
Founded by Sarah Nalugwa, the organisation draws on her experience growing up in Uganda, where mental health is often misunderstood and many people face significant barriers to accessing support — and on her commitment to ensuring that, here in the UK, people feel heard, valued and supported.
Sarah's experience created a determination to help others feel seen, heard and supported. Angie's Heart of Hope CIC exists to turn that personal commitment into sustainable community action.
"No one should have to face mental-health challenges or life's most difficult moments alone."
| Registered name | Angie's Heart of Hope CIC |
| Company number | 17366406 |
| Company type | Community Interest Company, limited by guarantee |
| Incorporated | 28 July 2026 |
| Jurisdiction | England and Wales |
| Asset lock | Yes — statutory (CIC Regulations 2005) |
| info@angieheartofhope.org.uk | |
| Area served | Rochdale, Heywood and surrounding communities |
Angie's Helping Hand was the original community outreach identity through which Sarah began sharing stories, supporting vulnerable people and raising awareness of hardship. Following incorporation, this work is now developed within Angie's Heart of Hope CIC — a formal, accountable and community-focused organisation.
