Practitioners Forum: Sponsor and exhibitors
Meet the Practitioners Forum 2024 event sponsor Civica, and our exhibitors.
A word from event sponsor – Civica
"For more than 20 years Civica has been working with co-operatives, mutuals and building societies on elections and AGMs. We understand that democracy is right at the heart of how co-operatives, mutuals and building societies function and make decisions. From elections to boards, councils or committees to voting at AGMs, we ensure members can take part in decision-making quickly, easily and securely. Similarly, we understand the statutory obligations of buildings societies and friendly societies, offering a wide range of time-critical services to support your policy holder votes, elections, AGMs, EGMs, SGMs, and member votes."
Thank you to each of our exhibitors. Please make time to go and visit each of the exhibitors during the breaks.
Boundary Brewing Co-operative
Boundary Brewing Co-operative is based in a former industrial spinning mill in Belfast and has been consistently raising the profile of our local craft beer offering since 2014. They hold regular taprooms throughout the year.
The Co-operative Bank and Zellar
The Co-operative Bank was born from the co-operative movement, back in 1872, and co-operative values continue to be a fundamental part of everything it does. It is the only UK high street bank with a customer-led Ethical Policy that guides how it does business, who it provides banking services to, and the causes it campaigns for. Yhe Bank is committed to supporting the co-operative sector by providing registered, eligible co-operative businesses free everyday business banking through its Community Directplus current account – when co-operatives thrive, our society and communities benefit too.
Zellar’s mission is to help 250,000 sites take action on Zellar by 2028. From SMEs, franchises, sports and recreation clubs, health care facilities, schools and councils.
Co-operative College
For over 100 years the Co-operative College has been helping co-operatives meet their learning and community objectives. Find out how the College’s values-based approach can help your organisation thrive through:
• Organisational training
• Co-operative study tours
• Executive education and qualifications
• International co-operative development partnerships
• Youth empowerment
Ask them about Masters level modules in co-operation – launching in early 2025!
Co-op News
Co-op News is the leading international magazine and news website about and for the global co-operative movement. It connects, champions and challenges co-operatives, and provides expert commentary and analysis to co-ops, their members and the wider public. Co-op News is published by Co-operative Press, a multi-stakeholder co-op owned by individuals and organisations around the world.
Co-operative Party
The party of the UK's co-operative movement, the Co-operative Party is committed to building a society in where power and wealth are shared. Democratic, public ownership of the services and utilities we all rely on. Tackling the housing crisis through co-operative housing. Fans having a say in their sports club. Credit unions as an alternative to rip-off payday lenders. Shops owned by their customers that give back to the community. Whether in government or opposition, for a century the Co-operative Party has been a voice for co-operative values and principles in the places where decisions are taken, and laws are made.
Mi-Voice – Managing ALL Your Voting Needs
Whether it’s a nomination process, election ballot or AGM Mi-Voice are trusted experts in secure multi-channel voting that’s tailored to your cooperative needs. As an Independent Scrutineer, our team of election experts and Returning Officers can ensure the efficient and smooth running of all your governance needs.
We already support a wide range of organisations, including Lincolnshire Coop, The Royal Shakespeare Company, Wrexham Supporters Trust, The Police Federation, The Liberal Democrats & NHS Trusts to name a few.
For more information visit www.mi-voice.com, email [email protected] or call us on 02380 763 980.
UK Engage
We are a leading end-to-end election services provider/member engagement specialist. Taking a tailored approach to elections, AMMs, and consultations, our experienced team delivers impartial and transparent services.
As our name suggests, we know about engagement, and increasing interest in your governance processes to enhance the experience of your members. Come see us on our stand to find out more.
Unity Trust Bank
Unity aims to be the bank of choice for all socially-minded organisations in the UK. We provide sustainable banking services to businesses that share our principles of acting with integrity and only take deposits or provide finance to organisations where there is an alignment to our values and we can measure impact.
Co-operatives UK
As the voice of the UK’s Co-operative Movement, Co-operatives UK empowers and supports co-operative enterprise with specialised knowledge and expertise, to grow the co-operative economy and create a fairer society. Meet people from across our organisation today – from our Advice and Membership teams, to Policy, Communications, Finance and more! Just ask at our stand and we can make an introduction.
