About One Community Ely CIC

One Community. One Purpose.

A community-focused organisation working to improve opportunities and quality of life for people living in Ely, Caerau and surrounding neighbourhoods.

Our Mission

To bring people, organisations and opportunities together, empowering residents to create positive, sustainable change within their own communities.

Our Vision

A community where everyone feels valued, supported and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background or circumstances.

What guides us

Our Values

The principles that shape every decision we make and every project we deliver.

Community First
Inclusion and Equality
Honesty and Transparency
Collaboration
Opportunity for All
Accountability
Positive Change

Who we are

A Community Interest Company

One Community Ely CIC is a registered community interest company — a business with a social purpose, locked into delivering benefit for the community.

Community Interest Company

A CIC is legally bound to deliver community benefit. Our assets and profits are locked to our social purpose — Company Number 15485840.

Rooted in Ely & Caerau

We're locally led, working alongside residents who know their community best and understand the change that's needed.

Partnership & Collaboration

We bring people, organisations and opportunities together — building partnerships that deliver lasting, positive change.

Committed to our community

We believe residents should be heard, opportunities should be accessible, and positive change should be shaped by the people who live here.