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National support if also available via our BfGWY partners.

You can also contact your local VCSE infrastructure organisations:

Leeds – https://doinggoodleeds.org.uk/voluntary-action-leeds/
Kirklees – https://tslkirklees.org.uk/
Wakefield – https://www.nova-wd.org.uk/
Bradford – https://cabad.org.uk/
Calderdale – https://www.cvac.org.uk/

Co-operatives UK

Business Support for co-ops programme. From up to six days tailored support and mentoring, to digital tools and events we can help you to start or grow your co-op. Co-operatives UK and The Co-operative Bank supporting fair and ethical business together. Open for applications on a monthly rolling basis.
Community Shares Booster Fund – a funding scheme to support community share offers. The Booster Fund is delivered in partnership by Co-operatives UK, Locality, Plunkett UK, and Co-operative and Community Finance.
Co-op Practitioners Directory – This directory lists co-op practitioners offering a range of expert services for new-start co-ops, existing co-ops and businesses looking to convert to co-ops.
The Co-operative Bank: Free everyday community banking

School for Social Entrepreneurs

Sign up for the School for Social Entrepreneurs (https://www.the-sse.org/) newsletter to https://www.the-sse.org/sign-up-to-our-newsletter/ for news about funding, learning programmes and support opportunities, plus general news and views about the social enterprise sector

Additional support can also be found at:

A group of thirteen diverse individuals stand in a well-lit room holding certificates and smiling. They are participants of the Growth & Resilience Programme, part of the Business for Good West Yorkshire initiative. Behind them, banners for Co-operatives UK, Business for Good West Yorkshire, and the School for Social Entrepreneurs are displayed. The participants represent a mix of ages, genders, and backgrounds, reflecting the inclusive nature of the programme.

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