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David Alcock @DavidA_ACS

Leading social business @ACSLLP. Supporting co-ops, community and social enterprises, and anyone doing good with business. All views entirely my own.

Joined June 2020
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David Alcock@DavidA_ACS
4 Oct 2024
I am no longer active on X. You can still engage with our latest news and events @ACSLLP by following me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/david-alcock… You can engage with our latest insights, news and events here: buff.ly/3zIqhOk or visit our blog:
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Kate Raworth@KateRaworth
27 Sep 2024
Hey researchers! If you are studying how Doughnut Economics is being put into action, this event on 1 Oct is especially for you! Hosted by my fantastic colleagues @AndrewLFanning & @rob_shorter don't miss it! Pls RT.
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Good Finance@GoodFinanceUK
27 Sep 2024
🚦 Ready to take the plunge into social finance? 🛠️ Our Pre-investment Hub is your one-stop resource! From initial steps to informed decisions, we’ve got you covered. Begin your journey now ⬇️ goodfinance.org.uk/pre-inves… #InvestmentReady #SocialFinanceGuide
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Community Land Trust Network@CommLandTrusts
30 Sep 2024
Our government needs to get key terms right so communities can use and meaningfully benefit from the Community Right to Buy Read our CEO @tom_chance writing for @powertochange_ about how valuations can be fair and useable for communities and landowners: powertochange.org.uk/evidenc…

Getting the value right for a Community Right to Buy - Power to Change

The Government's plans to implement a Community Right to Buy could be transformative for communities. But communities also need to be able to buy prope ...

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Looking forward to it! @localitynews
Locality@localitynews
30 Sep 2024
This year our Convention #Locality24 is coming to #Manchester! Get your ticket and be part of the biggest community sector event of the year locality.org.uk/events/local…
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Anthony Collins@ACSLLP
23 Sep 2024
Sarah Patrice and Alex Tindall are attending the UK Cohousing Network Codesign and Cohousing Summit next week! They will be speaking to clients and colleagues about #codesign, #cohousing and #placemaking.
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Co-operatives UK@CooperativesUK
21 Sep 2024
Heading to the Labour Party Conference? 🫵 We'll see you there! Don't miss these four brilliant sessions where we'll be joining partners from @BSABuildingSocs, @ABCULCUs, @AFM_UK, @coopuk, @CoopParty, @NEF, @CLESthinkdo, @EmployeeOwned, @FutureEconomyUK, @SocialEnt_UK and more to discuss the BIG topics for our sector... ❗Doubling the size of the co-op and mutual economy ❗Developing democratic businesses ❗Unlocking a fairer society
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great stuff, as per, from our #charities team
Anthony Collins@ACSLLP
19 Sep 2024
The September edition of our #Charities newsletter covers the Charity Commission's activities over the summer. Phil Watts covers updated #Guidance on documenting charity #Trustee decision-making, #LocalAuthorities and more. Read it here: buff.ly/3TzzUFU
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Good stuff from @CooperativesUK the Co-operative and Mutual Economy 2024 report is out; it sets the baseline for the govt’s ambition to double the size of the #coops sector! The baseline? 9,300 co-operatives and #mutuals driving a £165.7 billion economy. uk.coop/economy#CoopEconomy

Co-operatives UK@CooperativesUK
19 Sep 2024
⚡Out Now⚡ Record-breaking Co-operative and Mutual Economy 2024 report sets baseline for govt ambition to double the size of the #coops and #mutual sector! The baseline? 9,300 co-operatives and mutuals driving a £165.7 billion economy! Here it is: buff.ly/4e8QynZ #CoopEconomy
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Great stuff from my colleague Richard Brooks on #GreatBritishEnergy and what it might mean for local projects @ACSLLP @localitynews @CooperativesUK and others! anthonycollins.com/insights/…

Clean power to the people – Great British Energy’s local power plan and its importance for develo...

Last week was the second reading of the Great British Energy Bill in the House of Commons and it has now entered committee stage.

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Anthony Collins@ACSLLP
16 Sep 2024
David Alcock and Mark Cook attended the #BCorp festival last week! They caught up with clients, attended sessions on #Sustainability and #Purpose and joined B Corps across the country to tackle the issues that matter. Learn about our B Corp status here: buff.ly/3XmfT6L
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The Law Commission consultation on co-op law is published today - full details here @DavidA_ACS blog.anthonycollins.com/post… #socialeconomy #cooperativesandmutuals #governance #socialenterprise #socialbusiness @CooperativesUK @RoseMarley1 @localitynews

Time to make your voice heard

The slightly delayed consultation on the future of the law governing co-ops and community benefit societies has been released today.  The Law Commission...

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My thoughts on how employee ownership could be part of your succession plan... by @DavidA_ACS blog.anthonycollins.com/post… #employeeownership #successionplanning #eot #socialbusiness #healthandsocialcare

Employee ownership: A succession plan for businesses

Many business owners have dedicated years, if not decades, to building their companies. But when the time comes to step away, an often-overlooked questi...

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Co-operative News@coopnews
11 Sep 2024
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Report from group chaired by @nmcinroy of @edas_scotland for @scotgov sets out measures to grow democratic economy in #Scotland @CooperativesUK @EmployeeOwned @CLESthinkdo 👇 thenews.coop/report-sets-out…

Report sets out measures to grow democratic economy in Scotland

Commissioned by the Scottish government, the report had input from organisations including Co-operatives UK, the EOA and CLES

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The B Corp ambition #BCorpFestivalUK
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Off to the first sessions this morning! Looking forward to meeting lots of amazing B Corps!
Anthony Collins@ACSLLP
9 Sep 2024
David Alcock and Mark Cook will be attending the #BCorpFestival this week! Since our certification in 2022, we have been hard at work on our mission to become a better business and remain a force for good in every way. Find out more here: buff.ly/4dSv7aD #BCorp
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Great stuff from @MiddCooperating
Co-operative News@coopnews
3 Sep 2024
‘Crazily ambitious’ plan to make Middleton in Greater Manchester a #cooperative town. We catch up with @MiddCooperating #coops #neweconomy 👇 thenews.coop/crazily-ambitio…
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Looking forward to it! Do come and join us @ACSLLP
Anthony Collins@ACSLLP
2 Sep 2024
David Alcock and Felicity Butler are talking all things #BCorp on 17 September! They will guide you through the process of becoming a B Corp and moving beyond 'business as usual'. Book now: buff.ly/3Mo1pxY #AnthonyCollins #Seminar
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Great stuff from @EmployeeOwned and colleagues on expanding inclusive business in Scotland
Employee Ownership Association (eoa)@EmployeeOwned
3 Sep 2024
We’ve supported a new report calls for tripling the number of inclusive business models in Scotland by 2034 to help our economy work better for people and planet. Discover more ➡️employeeownership.co.uk/Site…
The Scottish flag against a blue sky. A grey sweeping graphic covers the bottom left corner and contains the text 'eo news: eoa Supports Strategy to Triple Scotland's Inclusive and Democratic Businesses'

ALT The Scottish flag against a blue sky. A grey sweeping graphic covers the bottom left corner and contains the text 'eo news: eoa Supports Strategy to Triple Scotland's Inclusive and Democratic Businesses'
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Anthony Collins@ACSLLP
3 Sep 2024
This week, our head of funding, Jon Coane, spoke to @insidehousing about the urgent need for new financial models to support the provision of more social and affordable housing. Read his article in full here: buff.ly/4dN8uUR #SocialHousing #LocalGovernment #Finance
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