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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Michael Beaven
Co-op name
Our Community Enterprise CIC
Michael has over 25 years of experience in financial management and fundraising within the voluntary and public sectors, including company formation, business planning, building purchase, income…
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Jim Brown
Co-op name
Freelance
I am the strategic adviser to the Community Shares Unit, now partly retired, but still working in a freelance capacity a couple of days a month.
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Chris Buckham
Co-op name
Illuminity Ltd
Chris works as an advisor for the Plunkett Foundation and as a Peer Broker for Power to Change, advising community businesses and helping them develop strategies that support their long-term…
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Anne Chapman
Co-op name
Freelance consultant
Anne co-founded Morecambe Bay Community Renewables in 2011 and was the main author of their three successful share offer documents.