About Us

“LCN is Care and Compassion in the Community, for the Community, by the Community” an international voluntary community based/non-governmental organisation based in London with an affiliate body registered in Uganda, based in Northern Uganda.

Our History
LCN was incepted in 2005 at a time when many people with particular background found themselves displaced or dislocated from their roots, struggling with health issues, being lonely and isolated, affected by war, poverty and many other calamities, lack social connections, public facilities and supports that they were unable to find their way through the systems that LCN aspire to address the social, economic, physiological and physical health, culturally and environmental needs of these people the most vulnerable, disadvantaged and marginalised members of the society  who are predominantly but not exclusively the older/elderly people, people affected with disabilities or ill-health problems, the unemployed, poor single parents families, children and young people and refugees and asylum seekers living in the (UK) London area and elsewhere Africa, particularly Uganda and in the Region of Northern Uganda war torn areas.

Promoting Equality and diversity

LCN now provides ranges of related well-being and livelihood services to the people we support and works in collaboration or partnership with many other agencies to acquire resources, deliver or access certain services and promote good working relationships both at local, national and international level. 

LCN also has links with and is membership to many other umbrella bodies including government departments, capacity builders and Local Councils for Voluntary Services, mainstream voluntary and community sector groups as well as private businesses and individuals that fulfil their social responsibilities.

 

Why Latitude?

Many questions have been asked why the organisation is named ‘Latitude’ or what does ‘Latitude’ means or how does the name ‘Latitude’ came about?  To many, the obvious answer or meaning would be the measurement of distance North or South of the Equator (the imaginary line around the middle of the world which passes through Africa including Uganda) measured in degree and compared longitude. This is absolutely true, but the underlying principle of the organisation the name ‘Latitude’ is synonymous to wherever we are and just as we are, we have the Hearth, Free-will and ‘Opportunity’ in being creative to serve people in the name of humanity through appropriate service developments and deliveries that fully address the needs of individual or members of the society who are within our reach.

The philosophy is also that, our clients should have the latitude to choose from ranges of services we offer or suggest other appropriate ways or services they may want LCN to support them with and that, all clients are fully encouraged to be actively involved and participative in issues that affects them, decision making and running of the organisation.  Our partners and all the other stakeholders we collaborate with as well should have the latitude to work with us to contribute towards solving society’s social issues.

A Charity

LCN is registered as a charity and company limited by guarantee in England and Wales and as non-governmental /community based organisation NGO/CBO in Uganda.  LCN is recognised by HM Revenue and Customs as a charity for tax purposes. It is governed by an executive committee on both front known as the board of directors or members of management committee, broadly representatives of the interests of the sectors and elected by the membership at the Annual General Meeting, now usually held in August.

LCN Today

Our Board

UK Board
Uganda Affiliate Board

Founder & Chair
Ms. Grace Adok

Chair
IP. Charles Okullu

 

Regional Co-ordinator
Mr. Kenneth Oyik

Treasurer
Ms. Harriet Aber

Finance & Generasl purpose Committee
Cllr. Mrs Mary Okullu
Mr George Button Luwaci
Mrs Medina Okeny
Mr Okeo Joel

Secretary
Ms. Joyce Okello

Secretary
Mrs. Medina Okeny

Members
Rev. Modicum Okello
Dr. John Okello
Mrs. Jane Atube
Ms. Christine Atim
Ms. Santa Akullo

Members & District/Partners Representatives
Mrs. Martina Nyeko – Gulu
Mrs. Gladys Oyat – Kitgum
Mrs. Santa Obonyo - Lira

 

Executive Committees

The Executive Committees on both front are responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of LCN and the development of the organisation's mission. The objectives and values of the organisation are developed in line with the Memorandum and Articles of Association and other regulatory guidelines.

The Executive Directors

The Executive Director assists the Executive Committee in providing strategic leadership to the formulation and achievement of LCN’s goals, the needs and aspirations of LCN members/service users and other stakeholders. LCN employs staff to research and deliver services to its service users and other organisations within the voluntary and community sector both in the London area and elsewhere Northern Uganda.