We operate as a Community Interest Company (CIC), a type of business entity established to benefit the community rather than generate profits for private shareholders. A CIC prioritises social good and is regulated to ensure that its activities serve the community’s interests. By operating under CIC status, Barge No. 9 can secure funding, attract volunteers, and reinvest profits into community-driven initiatives, ensuring that the restoration of Barge No. 9 and associated wellbeing programs directly contribute to enhancing the local community's quality of life. Barge No 9 itself is privately owned by William Gilroy.