Our Structure
A structure designed for permanence.
A global nonprofit incubating, growing, and safeguarding mission-aligned ventures. Inspired by the structures behind some of the world's most impactful organisations. Currently registered in the UK, with plans to operate across multiple jurisdictions.
“The Foundation safeguards the vision. The ventures build the tools.”
Our Structure
A nonprofit with full authority on top.
Shared Futures Foundation
Global Nonprofit Parent
The global mission holder. Governs research, certification, ethical standards, and the endowment. Full authority over all subsidiaries. Registered as a charity in the UK with plans to establish entities in additional jurisdictions.
For-Profit Subsidiaries
Mission-aligned commercial entities
Commercial products and services that generate revenue. Profits flow back to the Foundation. Subject to golden share veto and ethical guardrails.
Endowment
Perpetual ethical fund
Donated capital is preserved and invested ethically. Returns fund Foundation operations year after year. Details coming soon.
Rationale
Why this structure
The Foundation is the global permanent home for the mission. It holds the intellectual property, governs the ethical standards, and controls any commercial subsidiaries across every jurisdiction we operate in. This means no investor, no buyer, and no market pressure can divert the mission.
Commercial ventures operate below the Foundation, generating revenue that flows back to fund charitable work. This lets us build sustainable products while maintaining nonprofit governance and ethical oversight.
The Endowment adds a third pillar: perpetual funding. Donated capital is preserved and invested ethically, with returns funding operations year after year. This makes the Foundation independent of any single funding source.
Built-In Safeguards
Structural protections that prevent mission drift.
Golden Share
The Foundation holds veto power over any sale, merger, or mission-altering decision in its subsidiaries.
Foundation Constitution
A public charter of values defining ethical red lines that cannot be crossed, regardless of commercial opportunity.
Independent Board
Trustees with expertise in ethics, policy, finance, and technology. No single person controls the Foundation.
Ethics Advisory Council
Advisory oversight ensuring income, investments, and operations align with the Foundation's ethical principles.
Explore Our Governance
Transparency is a structural commitment, not a marketing claim. See how we are governed.