Becoming a Multistakeholder Co-operative
Your Co-op for the Future
The Urban Co-op and Wellness Hub are in the process of converting legal structure from a Company Limited by Guarantee to a Full Co-operative. As a viable route towards community ownership, we are currently looking at the potential of a Multistakeholder Co-operative model. This means there are various groups of people who can avail of the Co-operative in different ways. Your feedback is vital to this process. Thank you for taking a moment to help us identify the level of interest you may have as potential stakeholders in this proposed model.
1.
What way do you mostly use or are connected with The Urban Co-op ? Tick all that apply to you.
Producers
Consumers
Employees
Wellness/Therapists
Volunteers
Community Groups
Social Enterprise Networks
Education Establishments
Certified Organisations
Supporters
Other
2.
In the drop down menu can you highlight the main category/stakeholder group that connects you with The Urban Co-op
Producers
Consumers
Employees
Wellness/Therapists
Volunteers
Community Groups
Social Enterprise Networks
Education Establishments
Certified Organisations
Supporters
Other
3.
Co-operatives emphasise that those members who actively use the services of the co-operative are the persons who control, benefit and also contribute to it. For example, making the policies at an AGM, gaining discounts and contributing time or finances to it. The principle of one member one vote applies regardless of financial input.
Financing for a co-operative can be in the form of membership fees and/or shares.
Which level of financial input would appeal to you as a future member and stakeholder?
Membership Share Plus Annual Fees eg €20 - €100
(1 Vote & Linked to % discounts on transactions)
Membership Annual Fees eg €100 - €250
(1 Vote & Linked to % discounts on transactions)
Investment Shares €500,
(1 Vote & To build capital & capacity, transferable, % discounts)
Membership Share €1 -€20 (1 Vote )
Other (please specify)
4.
Would you be willing to give time and expertise to developing the model of a Multistakeholder Co-operative?
Yes
No
If Yes, how much time per week
5.
What supports can The Urban Co-op offer to you as a member and stakeholder, going forward? We welcome new ideas!
