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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Community First in Herefordshire and Worcestershire
Co-op name
Community First in Herefordshire and Worcestershire
Community First is at the forefront of sustainable, robust community development in Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We specialise in providing high quality advice and support to community groups and…
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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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Coventry and Warwickshire Co-op Development Agency Ltd
Co-op name
Coventry and Warwickshire Co-op Development Agency Ltd
Established in 1982, we are one of the largest co-operative development agencies in the country offering free, high quality and professional support to help people create and sustain all types of…
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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 Trusts Association Wales
Co-op name
Development Trusts Association Wales
The National Body for Development Trusts in Wales
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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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Shamsher Dharsani
Co-op name
Sandwell Council for Voluntary Organisations
Shamsher has worked with development agencies and has management experience at senior level in economic development, education and social services.
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Paul Ebied
Co-op name
Sporting Assets
Paul works with Sporting Assets, a social enterprise that helps develop sustainable sports organisations, by helping them take ownership of facilities, develop new facilities, secure investment and…
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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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Paul Fredericks
Co-op name
Freelance
Paul is an experienced practitioner providing support to social and community enterprises.
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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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Hackney Co-operative Developments CIC
Co-op name
Hackney Co-operative Developments CIC
Hackney Co-operative Developments (HCD) is a local community economic development agency with a membership open to all those who subscribe to its co-operative goals and values.
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Dave Hollings
Co-op name
Co-operatives and Mutual Solutions (CMS)
Dave has advised over 50 completed community share issues over the last 18 years raising £11 million of shares often topped up with other forms of finance.
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John Ingleby
Renewable energy activist, retired Chartered IT Practitioner and teacher.
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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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Martyn Johnston
Co-op name
Freelance consultant
Cooperative entrepreneur, business coach, and consultant based in West Yorkshire.