Some useful sources of information, advice and training for co-operatives and social enterprises are listed below. You will be able to find other sites on the internet.
Local support
Advice and training for co-operatives and social enterprises
Andrew Jessop
Business start up and Enterprise Coaching
Blue Orchid
Voluntary and community sector infrastructure services
CVS Rochdale
Support in the region
Together Works
The social enterprise network for Greater Manchester
Co-operatives North West
The regional network of co-operatives on the north west of England
Social Enterprise North West
The voice for social enterprse in the north west
National organisations
Co-operatives UK
The national trade body that campaigns for co-operation and works to promote, develop, and unite co-operative enterprises
Co-operative Group
The UK's largest co-operative offers free professional advice and training to get co-operatives off the ground and grow
Locality
Locality (was Development Trusts Association) supports community asset ownership, social action, and enterprise projects
Social Enterprise UK
The national organisation promoting social enterprise in the UK, including activities and resources
Specialist/expert bodies
Association of British Credit Unions (ABCUL)
http://www.abcul.org.uk/
UK Credit Unions
http://www.ukcu.co.uk/
Football and rugby league supporters trusts
Supporters Direct
http://www.supporters-direct.coop/
Markets
Country markets
http://www.countrymarkets.co.uk/
National Farmers' Retail and Markets Association
http://www.farma.org.uk/
Public service mutuals
Co-operative Group, including access to the 'Mutual Detector'
www.co-operative.coop/corporate/public-service-mutuals
Mutuals Information Service
www.mutuals.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/support
Mutual Ventures
http://www.mutualventures.co.uk/
Rural communities and villlage shops
The Plunkett Foundation
http://www.plunkett.co.uk/
Working Men's Clubs
Working Men's Club and Institute Union
http://www.wmciu.org.uk/
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