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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Dave Boyle
Co-op name
The Community Shares Company
Dave has more than 20 years' experience of working with community and social businesses, helping raise over £17m from over 65 community shares issues in the last 8 years.
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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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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 College
Co-op name
Co-operative College CIO
With over 100 years’ experience in co-operative education, the Co-operative College is considered by many to be to learning partner of choice for co-operators, educators, like-minded individuals, and…
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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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Co-operative and Mutual Solutions
Co-op name
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 Alternatives
Co-op name
Co-operative Alternatives
Co-operative Alternatives aims to develop and support a strong co-op movement connected across the island of Ireland and doing business in a fair, just and ethical way. We are Northern Ireland’s…
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Pat Conaty
Co-op name
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
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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Kabin
Co-op name
Kabin
Kabin promote cooperative solutions and provide well-informed, high quality support to groups and individuals interested in co-operatives and social enterprises.
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Locality
Co-op name
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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North East Business Innovation Centre
Co-op name
North East Business Innovation Centre
BICs are quality certified organisations that support the development and growth of SMEs, innovative entrepreneurs and start ups.
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Plunkett UK
Co-op name
Plunkett UK
Plunkett UK 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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Sharenergy Co-operative Ltd
Co-op name
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…