Co-ops Fortnight event and AGM 2023

This year's annual general meeting coincides with Co-operatives Fortnight so our evening will begin with an introduction to co-operatives - what are they; how do they work; and how can you get involved with one or even start one yourself?

• 18:00 - 20:00 Thursday 29 Jun 2023 
• In person at George Street Community Bookshop 14-16 George Street Glossop SK13 8AY
• Book here 

We'll then give an overview of activities at the bookshop over the past year and our plans for the future.

Can you help the bookshop? We're looking for people to join the board. This involves offering your knowledge and expertise to directing the bookshop and attending a monthly board meeting in the shop. If you're interested, express an interest via this online form.

Agenda

6pm arrival and mingling

6.30pm An Introduction to Co-operatives

Director Jonathan Atkinson offers an intriduction to co-operatives - what are they; how do they work; and how can you get involved with one or even start one yourself?

7pm AGM

(a) Update on activities at the bookshop

(b) The receipt of the accounts and balance sheet and of the reports of the Board. The accounts can be downloaded here.

(c) The appointment of an Auditor, if required;

The proposal is to dis-apply the requirement to appoint an auditor in line with the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014.

(d) The election of the Board;

(e) The application of profits;