Funded by The Co-operative Group, the Co-operative Enterprise Hub runs a programme to provide business support to new and existing co-operatives across the UK. The Advice and Training programme enables new and growing co-operative enterprises to access expert support to develop a sustainable and successful co-operative business.
Co-operative enterprises can apply for up to four days support which includes business planning, financial, staffing, legal and governance advice. It may also be sector specific in such fields as housing, retail or care services for example. In addition the programme will pay any registration fees for a new co-operative enterprise.
In the North West of England, Co-operative and Mutual Solutions Limited mansges the programme in conjunction with Social Enterprise and Co-operative Development, Co-operative Business Consultants, Mutual Business Advice andNorth West Housing Services, Adrian Ashton Consultants, Andrew Jessop Consultants, England Farming and Food Partnership.
CMS also manages the Advice and Training Programme in Yorkshire and Humberside.
An on-line application form is available through the following weblink:
http://www.co-operative.coop/Enterprisehub/Advice-and-training/
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