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Major update to Community Shares Standard Mark planned as quality scheme reaches milestone
12th September 2018

The 100th Community Shares Standard Mark has been awarded to Suffolk-based charity Eden-Rose, as the Community Shares Unit (CSU) plans majo

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Minister raises a glass to community shares
23rd March 2015
As part of celebrations for the first ever Community Pubs Day, the Minister for Communities, Stephen Williams, today raised a glass to people across...
Call to communities looking to shape their local economies
19th March 2015
Communities across England have the chance to shape their local economies with the launch of an exciting new programme, led by Co-operatives UK. The...
Microgenius showcases a diverse community shares market in 2015
12th March 2015
A number of share offers have listed on Microgenius already this year, highlighting the diversity of enterprises raising investment through community...
Community enterprises set to benefit from new funding programmes
11th March 2015
Two new funding programmes have been setup in recent months to support community enterprise and social investment, both of which have the remit to...
Finance to take centre stage at co-operative annual conference
5th March 2015
Co-operative finance, including the use of community shares, is set to be a key theme at this year's Co-operative Congress. The co-operative...
FC United reaches £2m community shares target
5th March 2015
Supporters of fan-owned, co-operative football club FC United of Manchester are celebrating after raising just over £2m from a community share issue...
CSU delivery partners win new contract supporting community economic development
20th February 2015
Co-operatives UK and Locality - the two organisations behind the Community Shares Unit, have been awarded a new contract supporting Community...
New study shows community shares growth fuelled by rising number of socially-minded investors
17th November 2014
More and more people are investing in community shares, driven by a desire to generate social and environmental benefits in their local community,...
FCA releases draft guidance on its registration function
16th November 2014
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is seeking views on their draft 'Guidance on the FCA’s registration function under the Co-operative and...
Community Shares Mark introduced at CSU birthday celebration
11th November 2014
The Community Shares Unit celebrated its 2nd birthday last month and used the occasion to introduce its forthcoming Community Shares Mark. The Mark...

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