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Growth and Resilience Programme Application questions preview
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: Application guidanceThis is the application questions for the Business for Good Growth & Resilience programme. This is a preview only, please complete the online form.
Business for Good Growth & Resilience Programme Application Guidance
Related topic: Business planning | Resource type: Application guidanceThis is the application guidance document for the Business for Good Growth & Resilience programme.
Business for Good Growth and Resilience programme application guidance notes
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: Application guidanceIf you’re in a co-op or community business in West Yorkshire and would like to take part in the Growth and Resilience programme, download this useful guidance.
Community Shares Practitioner Training Manual 2024
Related topic: Finance | Resource type: Application guidanceFind out more about our upcoming community shares practitioner training programme before you apply.
Business Support – start your co-op: Application guidance
Related topic: Business planningContent by Business support for co-ops
IntroductionStart a co-op is a business support programme for people wanting to launch their own co-op. To be eligible for this programme you must fall into one of the following…
The Community Shares Booster Fund brochure
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideContent by Community Shares
This document invites institutions to join Co‑operatives UK and our partnership of anchor institutional investors, to grow the thriving community shares market via investment in…
Community Shares Practitioner Training Guide 2021
Related topic: Finance | Resource type: Application guidanceContent by Community Shares
An overview of the Community Shares Practitioner Training Programme 2021. Includes details on the workshops and follow up accreditation and assessment process.
Shariah compliance for community shares
Related topic: Fundraising | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideContent by Community Shares
An initial report from Amanah Advisors on the potential for community share offers to be recognised as Shariah compliant.
Guide to co-ops
Related topic: What is a co-op? | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideRead our handy guide, which explains in simple terms what a co‑op is (and why they're so great).
Co-op welcome pack
Related topic: Membership | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideSo it's your first day at a co-op and there's so much to learn. But what even is a co-op?
Recovery Share Offers Guidance
Related topic: Fundraising | Resource type: Application guidanceContent by Community Shares
The purpose of this guidance is to support societies to use community shares to improve their solvency as part of their response and recovery to a crisis.
Co-op values and principles posters
Related topic: Membership | Resource type: PosterCo-ops across the world are based on shared values and principles. These colourful posters are a great reminder.
From Conflict to Co-operation
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideThe From Conflict to Co-operation series aims to help co-operatives not only to deal with conflict when it arises but also to avoid unnecessary conflict.
Social Investment Tax Relief Resources
Related topic: Fundraising | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideContent by Booster Fund
The Community Shares Unit is working with Big Society Capital (BSC) to direct co‑operative and community enterprises towards a range of SITR support resources.
Community Shares Booster Programme - Equity Match Request Form
Related topic: Fundraising | Resource type: Application guidanceContent by Booster Fund
The Equity Match Request Form associated with the Community Shares Booster Programme.
A guide to investing in community shares
Related topic: Fundraising | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideContent by Community Shares
Investing in community shares is a simple, direct and engaging way of supporting businesses that serve your community.