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We train, license and unite a passionate network of Community Shares Practitioners across the UK.

Find a Community Shares Practitioner
Use our Practitioners Directory to find an accredited community shares practitioner with the relevant skills and experience.
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Becoming a Community Shares Practitioner

Community Shares Practitioners are assessed and accredited at two levels. 

  • Registered practitioners are deemed competent to provide community shares advice, guidance and mentoring to new and established community enterprises.
  • Licensed practitioners are additionally accredited to conduct Community Shares Standard Mark assessments on behalf of the CSU.

Applications for the 2021 Practitioner Training Programme are now closed.

Community Shares Practitioner Training Guide 2021

Content by Community Shares

An overview of the Community Shares Practitioner Training Programme 2021. Includes details on the workshops and follow up accreditation and assessment process. 

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Budding community shares practitioners are welcome to join our incredibly active and supportive Community Shares Practitioners Forum with regular online meet-ups, knowledge sharing and mutual support.
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