Co‑operative governance consultancy

Co-operative governance expertise tailored to your unique requirements

While we offer a comprehensive range of products and services to support and empower your co‑op to succeed, sometimes, your specific co‑operative governance needs may be better addressed via our bespoke consultancy service. For example, getting to grips with: 

• Reviewing the adequacy of your governing documents (eg, rules, articles, constitution).
• Issues with board composition and support with election/appointment processes.
• Streamlining the number of different organisations operating under one banner. 
• Changing your legal form or merging with another organisation. 
• Urgent governance support to cover a gap in a Secretary role.
• Boardroom or member disputes or investigations to support following policy. 
• Major corporate governance restructuring – and much more. 

If your co‑operative is grappling with something that requires precise focus and input – between them, our experts Emma, Zena, Dane and Rhys have decades of experience supporting co‑ops with governance challenges of all kinds. We can help. Email us at [email protected] to discuss your needs. 

Co‑operative start‑up consultancy

We also offer expert advice and consultancy to groups that are starting out on their co‑operative journey, supporting you to:

• Gain an understanding of the different types of co‑operative and legal forms. 
• Chose the best type of co‑operative and legal form for you.
• Review your legal, governance and structural options.
• Draft your governing document, articles and rules. 
• Set up and register your co‑operative. 
• Gain relevant skills through training. 

How our governance consultancy works

Depending on the individual requirements of the group or organisation, the process will include some of the following: 

• An initial consultation and process roadmap 
• Document/process reviews and analysis
• Workshops
• Interviews
• Meeting observation
• Drafting documents such as rules, policies, etc.
• Recommendation report and/or presentation
• Follow-up support 

So whatever your need, email us at [email protected] to discuss the best way to navigate challenges and changes – and keep your co‑operative thriving.