Practitioners directory
This directory lists co-op practitioners offering a range of expert services for new-start co-ops, existing co-ops and businesses looking to convert to co-ops. Use the 'programmes' filter to find practitioners for The Hive and Community Shares programmes.
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Dave Boyle
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The Community Shares Company
Dave has 18 years' experience of working with community and social businesses, helping to raise over £9m in community shares in the last 5 years.
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Co-op College CIO
Co-op name
Co-op College CIO
We support people and groups wishing to form education and research co‑operatives.
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Co-op Culture
Co-op name
Co-op Culture
Co-op Culture is a co-operative consortium of co-operative and community advisors, entrepreneurs and enterprises. Our members and associates have a vast and varied experience of supporting…
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Co-operative and Mutual Solutions
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Co-operative and Mutual Solutions
Co-operative and Mutual Solutions has been working with co-operative and social enterprises for over 11 years. We are a worker co-operative ourselves with a passion for values based, member led…
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Co-operative Assistance Network CAN)
Co-op name
Co-operative Assistance Network (CAN)
CAN is a workers co-operative of specialist trainers and consultants. Established in 1989, CAN draws on a wide range of experience in developing the social economy sector and is now recognised as a…
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Community Empowerment Ltd
Co-op name
Community Empowerment Ltd
Community Empowerment Ltd is a charitable society for the benefit of the community operating throughout mid-southern England. We also provide online support throughout the UK.
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Development in Social Enterprise CIC
Co-op name
Development in Social Enterprise CIC
Development in Social Enterprise provides bespoke enterprise support and consultancy services for social enterprises, community businesses, charities, voluntary organisations and start-ups.
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Football Supporters Association
Co-op name
Football Supporters Association
The FSA is the national, democratic, representative body for football supporters in England and Wales. We are the leading advocates for supporter ownership, better fan engagement, cheaper ticket…
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Co-operative Futures
Co-operative Futures is a business development consultancy specialising in co-operative, mutual and community led businesses.
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Kathy Hopkin
Co-op name
Co-operative Futures
Kathy is an experienced co-operative and community business practitioner, with particular experience in the sustainability and community energy sectors.
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Helen Melia
Co-op name
Melia Business Solutions
Helen Melia has been running and advising community businesses since 2008. With extensive knowledge of the field, she offers confident and expert guidance to both start-up and existing businesses,…
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Plunkett Foundation
Co-op name
Plunkett Foundation
Plunkett Foundation has been inspiring and empowering rural communities to overcome their challenges since 1919
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Claire Pritchard
Co-op name
Greenwich Co-operative Development Agency
GCDA has been supporting communities to be healthy and sustainable since 1982.
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Sharenergy Co-operative Ltd
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Sharenergy Co-operative Ltd
Sharenergy helps communities to set up and own renewable energy societies. You could join an existing society and make a decent return while making a difference. Or we can help you start something…
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Sporting Assets
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Sporting Assets
Sporting Assets is social enterprise that helps develop sustainable sports and community businesses, often by taking ownership of facilities, developing new ones and by helping to create or diversify…
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Siôn Whellens
Co-op name
Principle Six LLP
Support and advice on cooperative enterprise, developing and promoting cooperation in London and elsewhere.