Historic Milestone: ZIVA Is Now The Only Regulated C.I.C. In Our Space
A groundbreaking moment for the Zimbabwean diaspora community—official recognition, legal protection, and institutional trust have arrived.
ZIVA Global CIC Company Number 17002394
We Are Officially Registered
ZIVA GLOBAL C.I.C. is now officially registered with the UK Government under Company Number 17002394. This registration represents months of dedicated work to establish a legally recognized institution that serves our community with transparency and accountability.
Our registration as a Community Interest Company (C.I.C.) places us under the direct oversight of the UK's CIC Regulator, ensuring that every aspect of our operations meets rigorous legal standards designed to protect community interests.
A First For Our Community
ZIVA is now the only regulated company within the Zimbabwean diaspora space dedicated specifically to Chema and discretionary benevolent grants. This distinction sets us apart from every other organization serving our community.
While other groups operate informally—often as unregistered associations or informal networks—we have taken the extra step to become a legally recognized institution. This commitment ensures that your contributions are protected by law, not just goodwill.
Why Legal Recognition Matters
Informal Groups
Operate without legal oversight, regulatory protection, or formal accountability structures. Contributions depend solely on trust.
ZIVA Global C.I.C. 17002394
Governed by UK law, regulated by the CIC Regulator, with mandatory transparency, asset protection, and legal accountability to the community.
The difference is clear: one model relies on informal promises, while the other is backed by legal guarantees and government oversight.
Three Powerful Benefits For You
01
Legal Protection
Unlike informal groups, we are governed by the CIC Regulator and UK Company Law, providing you with formal legal recourse and regulatory oversight.
02
Guaranteed Asset Lock
Our legally binding "Asset Lock" ensures that every penny collected can only be used for the community's benefit and can never be taken for private gain.
03
Institutional Trust
This registration confirms that our "More Hands, Less Weight" model is a professional, transparent, and permanent infrastructure for our people.
ZIVA GLOBAL C.I.C. Data Privacy Policy
Your trust is paramount. As a registered Community Interest Company, ZIVA GLOBAL C.I.C. is committed to transparently protecting your personal data under UK GDPR standards.
Data Controller
ZIVA GLOBAL C.I.C. (Company No: 17002394) acts as a "Data Controller" under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, ensuring strict compliance.
Information We Collect
We collect Identity, Contact, Sensitive (bereavement, age-related health for welfare programs), and Financial Data (processed via Stripe, we do not store full card details).
How We Use Your Data
Your data is used to manage membership, coordinate Chema and welfare programs, verify eligibility, and meet regulatory obligations to the CIC Regulator.
Data Security & Sharing
We do not sell your data. Information is shared only with Regulators, trusted Service Providers (e.g., Stripe), and local Volunteer Leads for welfare coordination.
Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your data, subject to our legal requirements for maintaining membership records.
Read Our Privacy Policy
Understanding The Asset Lock
The Asset Lock is one of the most powerful protections offered by C.I.C. registration. It's a legal mechanism written into our founding documents and enforced by the CIC Regulator.
What it means: every contribution you make is permanently dedicated to community benefit. No director, member, or outside party can ever redirect these funds for personal profit. Your generosity is legally protected to serve only its intended purpose: supporting our community in times of need.
From Group To Protected Institution
This milestone represents a fundamental transformation in how we serve the Zimbabwean diaspora. We aren't just a group of well-meaning individuals anymore—we are a protected institution with legal standing, regulatory oversight, and permanent infrastructure.
Our registration as the first and only regulated C.I.C. in this space demonstrates our commitment to building something that will serve our community for generations. We've moved beyond informal networks to create a trustworthy, transparent, and legally accountable system that honors every contribution and protects every member.
What This Means For Chema Support
Regulated Benevolence
Every Chema contribution is now protected by law and can only be distributed according to our transparent, regulated processes.
Complete Transparency
As a regulated C.I.C., we're required to maintain detailed records and file annual reports with the CIC Regulator, ensuring full accountability.
Permanent Infrastructure
Unlike informal groups that can dissolve overnight, our legal structure creates a lasting institution that will serve the community for years to come.
Your Role In This Historic Move
Thank You
This achievement belongs to every member who believed in building something better for our community.
Your trust and support made this possible. By choosing to participate in ZIVA, you've helped create the first regulated benevolent infrastructure dedicated specifically to the Zimbabwean diaspora.
Together, we've proven that our community deserves more than informal arrangements—we deserve legal protection, transparency, and institutional permanence. Thank you for being part of this groundbreaking journey.
More Hands, Less Weight
Now backed by legal protection, regulatory oversight, and institutional trust—serving our community with integrity, forever.
ZIVA GLOBAL C.I.C. | UK Company No. 17002394 | The only regulated C.I.C. dedicated to Chema and benevolent grants in the Zimbabwean diaspora space