UK-first. Creator-led. Built for the AI era.

Governance

How DCU is run, and how we stay accountable to creators.

Legal structure

Built to be accountable as we grow.

DCU is starting as an unincorporated association of creators, with a written constitution and a small founding committee. As we grow - with the model, membership and governance properly reviewed - members may consider conversion to a Community Interest Company (CIC) or another suitable structure.

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Constitution

Our objects, membership rights, decisions and finances are set out clearly. The current document is prepared for member review and formal adoption.

Review constitution preview (Version 1.1)
02

Decision-making

Strategic decisions are approved by the founding committee, with input from our advisory board and wider membership.

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Advisory board

As DCU grows, respected creators, legal experts and policy specialists will guide our strategy.

Finances & transparency

Creators should see where the money goes.

80%Target net licence revenue to creators
20%Operations, legal work and advocacy

We’ll publish an annual summary of income, costs and distributions for members.