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Co-operatives are stronger working together:

The more members that join Co-operatives North West, the stronger we all become. As membership of Co-operatives North West grows, we are able to more effectively promote, develop and sustain a thriving regional co-operative economy and community.

 
Membership of Co-operatives North West means:
You are part of a local and regional movement that puts co-operatives at the heart of the matter. Members gain a range of services and discounts, direct access to mutual support and co-operation between co-operatives.
 
Co-operatives North West Limited is owned by organisations from across the region, working together to promote, develop and sustain a thriving regional co-operative economy and community.

Membership of Co-operatives North West Limited is open to all co-operatives, and mutual organisations and non-governmental organisations promoting co-operative and mutual principles, operating in the North West of England. Co-operative and mutual organisations are defined as those operating broadly in accordance with the principles and values set down by the International Co-operative Alliance.
 
Co-operatives North West is a separate organisation to Co-operatives UK – the national trade association for co-operatives. Both organisations work together in many areas, including developing a joint membership package in the future.
 
Our membership offerefits include:
  • Discount on events and services, usually 33% off
  • Members only newsletter and special offers
  • Business and tendering opportunities
  • Priority to receive Co-operative Business Assistance consultancy
  • Free hard copies of Co-operatives North West Directory
  • One free short article per year in regular e-newsletter, sent to over 500 people
  • Promotion on Co-operatives North West website
  • Consultation through surveys
  • A vote at General Meetings
  • The opportunity to nominate a Director to the Board
Annual membership fees
Membership fees start at £32.50, using a sliding scale based on turnover, or for credit unions, based on interest received on loans. Membership fees are set by the Board and are charged from January to December.ed on loans Membership fee
Turnover Fee
Up to £25,000 £32.50
£25,000 to £200,000 £50
£200,000 to £500,000 £100
£500,000 to £2.5m £150
£2.5m to £4.5m £250
£4.5m to £7m £350
Over £7m Negotiated

NB. VAT is not currently charged on Co-operatives North West membership fees.


Special offer - Free membership for new start co-operatives for the first year after incorporation

To join, please complete the membership form at www.cooperatives-nw.coop/documents/cnw-ltd-membership-form
 
To download leaflet The Co-operative Economy in the North West: www.cooperatives-nw.coop/documents/the-co-operative-economy-in-the-north-west