The Community Shares Standard Mark is awarded to offers that meet national standards of good practice.
These standards ensure that:
- The offer document and application form are easy to understand
- You are provided with all the facts you need to make an informed decision
- The facts are supported by the annual accounts and/or business plan for the society
- Nothing in the documents is purposefully incorrect, confusing or misleading
Societies are asked to sign a Code of Practice requiring them, among other things, to give the public a right of complaint to the Community Shares Unit.
Find out more about the Standard Mark and and your rights and responsibilities as a member of a society
Find out how the Standard Mark could strengthen your community share offer
Find out how to become licensed so you can award the Standard Mark to share offers
