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 Business Support for Co-ops programme and Community Shares programmes.
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Pat Conaty
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Consultancy Coop LLP
Pat Conaty is a Fellow of New Economics Foundation (NEF) and has worked with NEF since 1987. He specialises in action research, education and development that focuses on successful methods of social…
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Cwmpas
Co-op name
Cympas
Cwmpas (formerly Wales Co-operative Centre) is the UK’s largest co-operative development agency, providing business support for social businesses and co-operatives, including growth and new start…
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Development in Social Enterprise CIC
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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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Development Trusts Association Wales
Co-op name
Development Trusts Association Wales
The National Body for Development Trusts in Wales
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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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Mark Johnson
Co-op name
Elderflower Legal & Secretarial Services
Mark Johnson is a commercial solicitor and ICSA-qualified Company Secretary with over 21 years’ experience of developing successful new business models, social and community enterprises.
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Abbie Kempson
Co-op name
People Support Co-op Limited
Abbie is an experienced worker co-operator and founder member of People Support Co-op, providing practical HR and governance support and advice to co-ops and community businesses.
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Locality
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Locality
Locality supports local community organisations to be strong and successful. We offer specialist advice, peer learning and campaign with members for a fairer society. Together we unlock the power of…
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Morven Lyon
Co-op name
Community Shares Scotland
Morven Lyon is the Programme Manager for Community Shares Scotland which is funded by the Scottish Government and National Lottery Community Fund to promote the use of community shares.
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Hannah Morris
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Cwmpas (formerly Wales Co-operative Centre)
Hannah Morris a Business advisor for the Community Shares Wales Resilience Project run by Cwmpas.
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Plunkett Foundation
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Plunkett Foundation
Plunkett Foundation has been inspiring and empowering rural communities to overcome their challenges since 1919
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Martin Price
Co-op name
Consultancy Coop LLP
Dr Martin Price is an experienced consultant, who has had a number of senior management roles in the voluntary sector in Wales.
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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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Toby Sandison
Co-op name
Community Shares Scotland
Toby Sandison is a Development Officer with Community Shares Scotland, which provides fully-funded support to any Scottish communities wishing to issue community shares.
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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…