Humanise Institute CIC

CIC 34

Community Interest Company Report


*Please complete in typescript, or in bold black capitals.*	Company Name in full	Humanise Institute CIC
	Company Number	16004153
	Year Ending	31 March 2026
		*(The date format is required in full and should match the date of the accounts e.g. 31*^st March 2020)
Please ensure the company name is consistent with the company name entered on the accounts. This template illustrates what the Regulator of Community Interest Companies considers to be best practice for completing a simplified community interest company report. All such reports must be delivered in accordance with section 34 of the Companies (Audit, Investigations and Community Enterprise) Act 2004 and contain the information required by Part 7 of the Community Interest Company Regulations 2005. (N.B. A Filing Fee of £15 is payable on this document. Please enclose a cheque or postal order payable to Companies House)
PART 1 - GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPANY’S ACTIVITIES AND IMPACT In the space provided below, please insert a general account of the company’s activities in the financial year to which the report relates, including a description of how they have benefited the community. During the financial year 2025-2026, the Humanise Institute focused on advancing the global evidence base on how the design of buildings in cities impacts the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. The Institute undertook a comprehensive global evidence review, the first of its kind, bringing together and analysing over 80 studies from disciplines including neuroscience, cognitive science, environmental psychology, place-based research and urban design. The review examined how the external design of buildings, particularly facades, influences human health, behaviour and overall wellbeing. This work demonstrated that building design has a measurable effect on how people feel, think and act in urban environments. The findings were translated into clear, actionable recommendations for architects, designers, developers, investors and planners to support the creation of healthier and more human-centred buildings in cities. Through this research, the Humanise Institute has contributed to improving the quality of future urban development, with the potential to positively impact the daily lives, mental health and wellbeing of communities living in cities across the globe. The Institute worked with partners to publish and disseminate the findings to a global audience, targeting decision-makers with the capacity to apply the insights in practice. The research was first presented at a two-day international conference at the 5th Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism in September 2025, attended by approximately 400 participants including city leaders, industry professionals, academics and community representatives. Following this, a multi-channel dissemination campaign was delivered to raise awareness and encourage uptake of the findings across the built environment sector and research community, supporting wider understanding of how better building design can contribute to healthier, more inclusive urban environments. Overall, the Humanise Institute's work during the year has delivered a clear public benefit by advancing knowledge, influencing professional practice and supporting the development of buildings and cities that promote human health, wellbeing and quality of life. (If applicable, please just state “A social audit report covering these points is attached”).

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PART 2 – CONSULTATION WITH STAKEHOLDERS – A “stakeholder” is any person or organisation affected by the company’s activities. Please indicate who the company’s stakeholders are; how the stakeholders have been consulted and what action has the company taken in response to feedback from its consultations. If there has been no consultation you must state ‘There has been no stakeholder consultation held’.

The Humanise Institute did not undertake a formal stakeholder consultation process during the financial year. However, stakeholder engagement was embedded within its research dissemination activities.

The Institute presented its findings at the 5th Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism to an international audience of approximately 400 participants, including city leaders, built environment professionals, academics and community representatives. This provided an opportunity to share insights, test ideas and gather informal feedback from stakeholders across sectors. It also allowed us to identify gaps in the existing research and spot opportunities in the future to deepen our understanding.

In addition, the Institute's global dissemination campaign enabled engagement with a broader audience, including researchers, practitioners and individuals with an interest in the quality of buildings and cities.

These activities have helped to ensure that the Institute's work reflects a wide range of perspectives and contributes to outcomes that benefit communities by promoting healthier, more human-centred buildings and urban design.

(If applicable, please just state “A social audit report covering these points is attached”).

PART 3 – DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION – Please indicate below any remuneration the directors have received. Alternatively if you have provided full details in your accounts then you do not need to disclose it here but you must explain in the space below where they are found within the accounts. If no remuneration was received you must state that “no remuneration was received by the directors” below.

No remuneration was received by the directors.

PART 4 – TRANSFERS OF ASSETS OTHER THAN FOR FULL CONSIDERATION – Please insert full details of any transfers of assets other than for full consideration to an asset locked body or for the benefit of the community. This must include the amount, or contain a fair estimate of the value, of such transfer. If this does not apply you must state that “no transfer of assets other than for full consideration has been made” below.

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration has been made.

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PART 5 – SIGNATORY

The original report must be signed by a director of the company
	Signed		Date	06/07/2026

	Please note that it is a legal requirement for the date format to be provided in full throughout the CIC34 report. Applications will be rejected if this information is incorrect.

You do not have to give any contact information in the box opposite but if you do, it will help the Registrar of Companies to contact you if there is a query on the form. The contact information that you give will be visible to searchers of the public record.


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When you have completed the form, please attach it to the accounts and send both documents to the Registrar of Companies at:

For companies registered in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland:

Companies House, Crown Way, Cardiff, CF14 3UZ

DX 33050 Cardiff

Please ensure the company name is consistent with the company name entered on the accounts. (N.B. Please enclose a cheque for £15 payable to Companies House).