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About us
Supporting women's heart health in Bradford
Mind 'N' Motion CIC is a newly established Community Interest Company supporting women and communities across Shipley, Bradford and the surrounding areas.
What drives us
Our purpose
We aim to improve heart health awareness, physical wellbeing, emotional wellbeing and community connection. We help women access practical information, supportive activities and welcoming community-based opportunities that can improve their long-term health and confidence.
Inclusive
We welcome every woman, regardless of age, background, fitness level, or health status.
Empowering
We give women the knowledge and confidence to take charge of their own heart health.
Community-led
Everything we do is shaped by the women we serve — their needs, their voices, their lives.
Evidence-informed
Our programmes are informed by reputable health guidance and relevant evidence on women's cardiovascular health.
Our vision
A Bradford where every woman thrives with a healthy heart, supported by a caring community, trusted health information, and opportunities to improve her physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. We believe that a healthy heart is the foundation of a healthy mind, a healthy body, and a healthier future for all.
Did you know?
Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death among women globally, and women can experience delays in diagnosis and treatment.
How it began
Why we were established
Heart attacks can present in different ways, and women can experience delays in diagnosis and treatment. Access to clear health information, appropriate physical activity and community support can help women make positive changes.
Mind 'N' Motion CIC has been established to help address this gap through prevention, education, physical activity and community engagement. We are developing a programme of accessible activities designed to improve physical health, heart health awareness, confidence and social connection.
As a Community Interest Company, our activities are carried out for community benefit. Any surplus generated will be reinvested into our programmes, services and future development.
Beneficiaries
Who we support
Mind 'N' Motion CIC exists for the public benefit of women in Shipley, Bradford and surrounding communities. We aim to reduce health inequalities by improving access to heart health information, appropriate physical activity, wellbeing education and supportive community connection.
The principal beneficiaries of Mind 'N' Motion CIC are women living in Shipley, Bradford and surrounding communities.
Women who would benefit from increased physical activity
Women who have limited awareness of cardiovascular health risks
Women experiencing social isolation or reduced community connection
Women facing financial, cultural or practical barriers to health activities
Women from communities that may experience health inequalities
Older women and women approaching higher-risk age groups
Women seeking supportive, culturally sensitive and accessible activities
Families and wider communities who benefit from improved health awareness
We aim to keep activities free or affordable wherever funding allows. No individual will be excluded unfairly because of background, disability, ethnicity, religion or financial circumstances. Where appropriate, selected awareness events and community activities may also be open to family members, carers and the wider community.
Governance and decision-making
How we are governed
The Board of Directors retains overall responsibility for governance, financial oversight, safeguarding, regulatory compliance, risk management and the strategic direction of Mind 'N' Motion CIC.
Day-to-day activities may be delivered by directors, employees, sessional workers, qualified facilitators, volunteers and external partners, depending on the requirements of each programme.
Significant decisions, expenditure and organisational commitments are considered and approved in accordance with the CIC's governing documents, internal policies and directors' responsibilities.
Board operation and decision-making
The Board provides strategic and financial oversight of the organisation.
Board decisions are recorded in formal meeting minutes.
Significant expenditure and contractual commitments require board approval.
Conflicts of interest must be declared and recorded.
Financial records and bank transactions are subject to appropriate checks and authorisations.
The Board reviews organisational risks, safeguarding and programme performance.
Meetings and quorum requirements are governed by the Articles of Association.
Governing documents
Mind 'N' Motion CIC is governed by its Articles of Association and Community Interest Statement filed as part of its incorporation. The directors are responsible for ensuring that the organisation continues to operate for community benefit and in accordance with applicable company and CIC requirements.
Asset lock
As a Community Interest Company, Mind 'N' Motion CIC is subject to a statutory asset lock. The CIC's assets and any surpluses must be used to advance its community purpose rather than for private gain.
Annual reporting
As a newly incorporated CIC, Mind 'N' Motion CIC will prepare and file its annual accounts and CIC34 Community Interest Company Report in accordance with the applicable filing deadlines. The report will explain how the organisation has pursued its community purpose and engaged with its stakeholders.
Leadership
Directors and key individuals
Mohammed Nasar Aziz
Director
Mohammed Nasar Aziz is a founding director of Mind 'N' Motion CIC. His commitment to the organisation has been shaped by seeing family members and friends experience heart-related health problems and the effect this can have on individuals and those around them.
He believes that clear health information, early awareness, appropriate physical activity and supportive community programmes can help people make positive changes and feel less isolated. Mohammed supports the CIC's strategic development, operational planning, financial oversight, funding readiness and partnership-building.
Rashid Mahmood Ayub
Director
Rashid Mahmood Ayub is a founding director of Mind 'N' Motion CIC. His motivation comes from personal experience of seeing family members and friends affected by heart-related health issues and recognising the importance of awareness, prevention and community support.
He believes in helping people access practical information, encouragement and inclusive opportunities to improve their health and wellbeing. Rashid supports the CIC's governance, operational development, community engagement and programme planning.
Shared commitment
Both directors established Mind 'N' Motion CIC because they believe people should have access to understandable health information, supportive activities and welcoming community connections.
Their shared aim is to help improve heart health awareness, physical wellbeing and confidence among women in Shipley, Bradford and surrounding communities. They are committed to developing the CIC responsibly, listening to beneficiaries and ensuring that its resources are used for genuine community benefit.
Collective responsibilities
The directors are collectively responsible for:
Protecting the organisation's community purpose
Approving budgets and significant expenditure
Monitoring income, expenditure and financial controls
Managing organisational risks
Maintaining appropriate safeguarding and operational policies
Ensuring activities remain consistent with the CIC's governing documents
Reviewing programme outcomes and beneficiary feedback
Managing conflicts of interest
Ensuring regulatory filings and reporting requirements are completed
Want to be part of what we're building?
Whether you volunteer, attend a planned workshop, donate, or simply spread the word — you're helping us build a healthier Bradford for women.