Cooperatives Yorkshire and Humber

Co-operative and Social Enteprise Summer School

Co-operatives Yorkshire and the Humber in partnership with Sheffield Business School present a short course exploring the social and economic contribution of co-operatives and social enterprises. The course provides participants with an opportunity to develop their knowledge about the rationale, purposes and practices of co-operatives.
The two-day taught element is a combination of lectures, discussions and debates. The third day is organised as an Open Space event (bookable separately). All participants receive a copy of the book Understanding Social Enterprise: Theory and Practice, plus lecture slides, course CD, refreshments and lunches.
Members of Co-operatives Yorkshire and the Humber Enhanced Benefits Scheme recieve a 15% discount.
For details and to book visit http://sheffieldsummerschool.eventbrite.com/

Futures North Conference
Futures North Conference is going to be held in Sheffield Business School on the 23rd June.
The event marks the start of Co-operatives Fortnight in the International Year of the Co-operatives and the theme will be ‘Communities, Trading, Capital and Investment’.
The conference will feature speakers, panel debates, workshops, open space debates and an exhibition area.
Speakers include Helen Milner CEO, UK Online Centres; Ed Mayo, Secretary General, Co-operatives UK; Barbara Hawkins, Co-operative Group North Region Board; Professor Adrian Hopgood Pro Vice Chancellor, Sheffield Business School; Ian Adderley, Fairtrade London
the booking site is here: http://futuresnorth12.eventbrite.com/

Free places offered at Co-operatives UK AGM
Co-operatives UK Annual General Meeting will take place on the 25 May in Manchester. There is an opportunity for several table top exhibitions in the reception area, for regional co-operatives to use to promote their work to our members. Is your co-operative interested? Get in touch with Co-operatives UK's Jacqueline Warner Jaqueline.warner@uk.coop
Find out more - http://s.coop/jjaf

IYC Co-operatives Shop

The Easter Bunny has just delivered a present – the Campaign Shop! Co-operatives UK have International Year themed T-shirts, solar powered chargers, mouse mats, plus much much more! Order your materials today, and share the news that co-operatives help build a better world!
www.uk.coop/2012shop

Co-operatives Yorkshire and the Humber has moved

Our new address is:
Ebor Court
Skinner St
Leeds
LS1 4ND

Tel: 0113 373 1762

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