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cooperativesuk.bsky.social
Our @comshares.bsky.social training on 7 October is for organisations that have completed a share offer and now need to keep their members engaged. How do you balance a large membership, non-local supporters and member churn? Our training addresses all of this and more 👉 buff.ly/A8QTJjb #comshares
September 21, 2026 at 1:59 PM
maydaysaxonvale.bsky.social
A community in Bath raised £700k to buy #TheBellInn
tinyurl.com/yx2tukkk

They didn’t just save a pub.
They bought it.
They own it.
They shape it.

If a pub proves this model works, why shouldn’t we apply that thinking at scale?

Saxonvale is that opportunity.

Our Town. Let's own it. #Frome
Community Shares Case Study - The Bell Inn, Bath
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February 20, 2026 at 5:10 PM
tulliallan2274.bsky.social
Glen Wyvis is the first 100% community-owned distillery, which was created via a large community share offer in 2016. Recently they have had legal problems due to a dispute with a leaseholder. This was recently resolved by a court action in their favour.
#comshares #Dingwall #whisky
glenwyvis.com
GlenWyvis Whisky & Gin Distillery, Dingwall Scotland
Distillery CRAFTED TO UNITE. MADE TO SHARE. GoodWill Premium Scottish Craft Gin Nine premium botanicals, including exotic fruits and Hawthorn berries. Cask Matured GoodWill Quercus Alba Gin Aged in a ...
glenwyvis.com
May 23, 2025 at 8:25 AM
cooperativesuk.bsky.social
📖 The report also announces the next chapter, with a new dedicated investment fund for community shares launching later this year. 🤩

🔎 Read the report 👉️ buff.ly/z2bOJJj

#Comshares #CommunityOwnership #Coops #CommunityBusiness #BenComms
August 6, 2026 at 7:45 AM
cooperativesuk.bsky.social
1. Greater investment in community ownership
2. A sector-led Community Ownership Support Engine
3. Expanding community shares through the Booster Fund

👉 Read the report:
locality.org.uk/reports/keys...

#coops #comshares
Keys to the future: How we build a new era of community ownership
Our new report lays the foundations for local renewal on a national scale and sets out a detailed roadmap for a new era of community ownership.
locality.org.uk
July 13, 2026 at 12:56 PM
cooperativesuk.bsky.social
Community ownership has a vital role to play in building stronger local economies and more resilient, connected communities. We welcome the new report from our partners @locality.org.uk and @powertochange.org.uk.

🧵👇 #comshares #coops @comshares.bsky.social
locality.org.uk Locality @locality.org.uk · Jul 7
Community ownership is proven to drive local renewal. But while political support is growing, investment still falls far short of demand. New research from @locality.org.uk @powertochange.org.uk sets out how we can scale #CommunityOwnership nationwide.
📖 Read more: https://bit.ly/4h0aMo1
Image with builder and people talking. Text reads "New report: Keys to the future: How we build a new era of community ownership."
July 13, 2026 at 12:56 PM
cooperativesuk.bsky.social
👥 By reducing social isolation, bringing local residents together and giving them a genuine stake in their community, Bramley Baths is an inspiring example of people co‑operating to change the world! 🌍

#CoopFortnight #Coops #ComShares #CommunityOwned
June 23, 2026 at 12:18 PM
cooperativesuk.bsky.social
💗 Rooted in decades of volunteer passion & strengthened by co‑operative structure, theirs is a unique success story demonstrating how community ownership can keep Britain’s railway heritage alive. 🚃

🔎 Read all about them here: buff.ly/LQB6Umw #CommunityBusiness #ComShares #BenCopms #Coops (2/2)
March 18, 2026 at 1:01 PM
cooperativesuk.bsky.social
"The levels of ambition and funding in the #LocalPowerPlan are like nothing the UK community energy sector, or the wider co-operative movement, has ever seen before... We look forward to hearing how we, our members and our networks can get involved." #coops #comshares
March 2, 2026 at 11:29 AM
cooperativesuk.bsky.social
Our letter stressed the importance of our unique #comshares investment model being able to simultaneously mobilise social and financial capital in communities and multiply the impact of public funds many times over while building inclusive democratic ownership. #LocalPowerPlan
March 2, 2026 at 11:29 AM
cooperativesuk.bsky.social
📢 We’ve partnered with @dtascotland.bsky.social to bring you a free webinar about the Community Shares finance guide, aimed at organisations that have run community share offers and are based in Scotland.
🗓️ 8 Oct, 10:00–11:30
💻 Online via Zoom.

Register here: buff.ly/8dY5Gxp
#comshares #Scotland
September 11, 2025 at 8:01 AM
cooperativesuk.bsky.social
🏊‍♀️ Dive into their story and discover how #ComShares helped them on their journey!

👉 buff.ly/jm3DtKz

#Coops #ComBiz #SocialInvestment #CommunityFinance #StandardMark #MemberOwned #CommunityOwned #BenCom (2/2)
August 4, 2025 at 12:01 PM
cooperativesuk.bsky.social
Listen to Alice, from our Member Services Team, talking #comshares and have a read of the blog 👇
comshares.bsky.social Community Shares Unit @comshares.bsky.social · Jul 15
🚀 Where next for community shares?

We recently brought together people & organisations working to grow this unique form of democratic finance – at a roundtable exploring the future of community shares & launched a review of standards.

🎥Check out the video & read our blog summary below
July 16, 2025 at 12:39 PM
cooperativesuk.bsky.social
🚨 But the celebrations don’t stop here – we’ll be spotlighting 🔎 more Co-op Heroes and amazing co-op achievements throughout the rest of the International Year of Co-operatives – so keep watching this space! 👀

#CoopHeroes #IYC2025 #CoopsYear #CoopsBuildABetterWorld #coops #comshares #memberowned
July 6, 2025 at 4:31 PM
cooperativesuk.bsky.social
“It’s about being together and making new friends and working together. You feel well when you know that the tenants are happy, living in a community and working together.” ☺️

#CoopHeroes #IYC2025 #CoopsYear #CoopsBuildABetterWorld #coops #comshares #memberowned #workerowned #communityowned #combiz
July 6, 2025 at 9:01 AM
cooperativesuk.bsky.social
“It’s more than transport. It’s identity, belonging and change. It’s about removing barriers, changing perceptions and building a stronger, healthier community.” 💪

#CoopHeroes #IYC2025 #CoopsYear #CoopsBuildABetterWorld #coops #comshares #memberowned #workerowned #communityowned #combiz
July 3, 2025 at 9:01 AM
cooperativesuk.bsky.social
But it was. Four years into the job, Mareen became a Director of the co-op as well as a developer. And her input led to changes in their maternity policy. Nice one Mareen❗

#CoopHeroes #IYC2025 #CoopsYear #CoopsBuildABetterWorld #coops #comshares #memberowned #workerowned #communityowned #combiz
July 2, 2025 at 4:10 PM
cooperativesuk.bsky.social
💕 They’re passionate about improving the volunteer experience for others and hold regular volunteer celebrations, whilst ensuring the community plays an active role in shaping the space.🎉

#CoopHeroes #IYC2025 #CoopsYear #CoopsBuildABetterWorld #coops #comshares #memberowned #workerowned
July 2, 2025 at 8:30 AM
cooperativesuk.bsky.social

➡️ See her Co-op Fortnight blog on the Greencity website here: buff.ly/lQmihLf

#CoopHeroes #IYC2025 #CoopsYear #CoopsBuildABetterWorld #coops #comshares #memberowned #workerowned #communityowned #combiz
July 1, 2025 at 2:06 PM
cooperativesuk.bsky.social
🔗 Find out how you can help Latch support more people like Holly: buff.ly/WaVGaov

#CoopHeroes #IYC2025 #CoopsYear #CoopsBuildABetterWorld #coops #comshares #memberowned #workerowned #communityowned #combiz
July 1, 2025 at 9:01 AM
cooperativesuk.bsky.social
“Our work also focuses on using kitchen waste and turning it into compost for our gardens – a great resource to grow our own local food and build a circular economy.”🤝

#CoopHeroes #IYC2025 #CoopsYear #CoopsBuildABetterWorld #coops #comshares #memberowned #workerowned #communityowned #combiz
June 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM
cooperativesuk.bsky.social
“To have my working life give me a sense that I’m making the world better – I feel very lucky to be in that position.”🍀

#CoopHeroes #IYC2025 #CoopsYear #CoopsBuildABetterWorld #coops #comshares #memberowned #workerowned #communityowned #combiz
June 29, 2025 at 8:00 AM
cooperativesuk.bsky.social
Gayle and her team are at the beginning of their journey and hope to do their first prototype printing in August or September! Good luck! 🌟

#CoopHeroes #IYC2025 #CoopsYear #CoopsBuildABetterWorld #coops #comshares #memberowned #workerowned #communityowned #combiz
June 28, 2025 at 2:30 PM
cooperativesuk.bsky.social
👉Find out more about how you can support The New Clarence here: buff.ly/TkETGP0

#CoopHeroes #IYC2025 #CoopsYear #CoopsBuildABetterWorld #coops #comshares #memberowned #workerowned #communityowned #combiz
June 27, 2025 at 10:48 AM
cooperativesuk.bsky.social
We love this thank you message to Dulas from Peter, showing his appreciation for the massive impact of kind their donation! 💕

🔎 Find out more about it here: buff.ly/EajJH6A 👍

#CoopHeroes #IYC2025 #CoopsYear #CoopsBuildABetterWorld #coops #comshares #memberowned #workerowned #communityowned #combiz
June 25, 2025 at 12:03 PM