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Co-operative Alternatives is the only body in Northern Ireland entirely devoted to developing successful co-operatives and community benefit societies. We offer high quality range of advice on legal, financial, business and democratic governance. We provide tailored training and business support to all groups who want to do business in a co-operative way.
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What is a Community Share offer?
Most enterprises need capital to start, to grow, and to be sustainable. This finance has to come from somewhere, and Community Shares enables this investment to come from the very community which an enterprise intends to benefit. These community shareholders, ordinary people, invest in local enterprises to provide goods and services to meet local needs and only expect a fair and modest return on their investment, if any.
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Co-operatives exist to serve their members, whether they are the customers, the employees or the local community. Because they do not need to bring benefits to outside shareholders, co-operatives can focus on making sure that members get the best service.
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    Cultivating Community Farming

    Community Farming Impact Report 2022 – 2024

    Community Farming Impact Report – Executive Summary

    Community Farming in Northern Ireland A Catalyst for Change – Full Report

    Community Farming Impact Report – Appendices

    Community Farming Impact Report – Methodology

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    North City Business Centre
    2 Duncairn Gardens
    Belfast BT15 2GG
    Phone No:
    Mobile: 078 58 317 634
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