News, Events and Information - Consultation on Company and business names consultation (Co-operative protected Status
Co-operative Status in Company Law under threat
As part of the government’s ‘red tape challenge’, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills is consulting on a proposal to strip the word ‘co-operative’ of protected status at Companies House, meaning any business could call itself a co-operative.
We are strongly opposed to this and have written a draft response here, members can let us know if they would want any amendments to our response or we encourage you to submit your own.
FC United have written a good response here
Co-ops UK have posted their response here
The deadline is the 22nd May. If you want to input into the CYH response you need to email comments to alex@cooperatives-yh.coop by the 20th May.
Sheffield Co-ops Directory
An IT co-operative in Sheffield has set up a new online directory and forum for all co-operative organisations in the city.
Developed by Webarchitects (Webarch Co-operative Limited), the site will become a directory, networking and news service for community co-operatives in Sheffield.
Full story here
YORKSHIRE CO-OPERATIVE PARTY COUNCIL APPEAL TO CO-OPERATORS
An appeal to Co-operators to find out more and join the Co-operative Party
Co-operatives Yorkshire and the Humber Enhanced Benefits Package
Join our enhanced scheme for a number of new benefits including a free place at Futures North 2011. The package is being delivered jointly with Social Enterprise Yorkshire and the Humber and includes benefits such as membership of a business club for social enterprises and co-operatives and inclusion on a marketplace e-directory.
The package starts at just £25 for small co-operatives and full details can be downloaded here.
The Phone Co-op Affinity Scheme
CYH have an affinity scheme with The Phone Co-op. Any individual or organisation can join so If you're considering joining the The Phone Co-op there are several benefits you can receive by quoting our affinity number AF0461- details are available here.
If you are not a member but wish to be membership of Co-operatives Yorkshire and the Humber is free and open to all organisations who support co-operative values and principles. A membership form can be obtained by downloading a form from here
Co-operatives YH is the regional body providing a voice for co-operative enterprise in Yorkshire and the Humber.
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