Estimates for Community Shares in 2012 show buoyant and growing market

by sborkin | Thu, 07/03/2013 - 16:49

Estimates for community shares activity in 2012 demonstrate a buoyant and growing market, according to figures calculated by the Community Shares Unit, the government-backed service delivered by Co-operatives UK and Locality.

Community Shares Unit takes on Microgenius online platform

by sborkin | Thu, 14/02/2013 - 09:00

The recently launched Community Shares Unit has announced today that it will take on the Microgenius online platform (www.microgenius.org.uk) to further its support offer online.

Sheffield Renewables set to start on site in 2013

by sborkin | Mon, 14/01/2013 - 09:38

Sheffield Renewables, one of the original pilots as part of the Community Shares Programme, has confirmed it is due to move ahead with plans to develop a hydro-electric generator at Jordan Dam on the River Don this summer.

Community Shares Unit appearing at Co-operatives United

by sborkin | Tue, 30/10/2012 - 13:42

As Co-operatives United begins here in Manchester, the Community Shares Unit is delighted to confirm that it will be running a workshop as part of the host of activities taking place over the next few days. Taking place on Thursday 1st November at 1.30pm, the session  will introduce the concept of community shares and showcase the work of the newly established Community Shares Unit.

Community-owned woodland co-operative receives share offer backing

by sborkin | Thu, 25/10/2012 - 15:55

Greater Manchester TreeStation, a Gorton-based ethical tree work and firewood business, is increasing its focus on local woodland management and expanding Manchester’s supply of biomass firewood.   The community owned business has now launched a share issue with support from The Co-operative Enterprise Hub to raise the £140,000 needed to grow the business.

Wrexham plan to use community shares to expand ground

by sborkin | Wed, 17/10/2012 - 16:00

WREXHAM FC have submitted plans to the local council for permission to redevelop the club shop and ticket office using money pledged by fans. The aim is that the redevelopment will convert the current club offices into a shop,doubling the amount of retail space at the Glyndwr Racecourse Stadium, as well as improving the ticket office. 

Don Foster launches Community Shares Unit at CDFA Annual Conference

by sborkin | Mon, 08/10/2012 - 09:37

Communities Minister Don Foster launched the new Community Shares Unit to help local people claim a stake and become part owners of much loved local assets and services such as their community pub, football club or even in the generation of renewable energy.

New Oxfordshire food start-up smashes community investment target and prepares to launch VegVan mobile greengrocery in June

by sborkin | Mon, 23/04/2012 - 13:38

Co-operatives UK member, Oxford-based social enterprise Cultivate has raised £80,000 from investors in just three months, smashing its £55,000 target and revealing a strong appetite for locally grown food in the region.