Phil Frampton Co-operatives North West March 2011

Phil Frampton  Author, Broadcaster and Trainer  Owner, FC United of Manchester  Director, Co-operatives North West

 Who is a member of a co-operative enterprise?  Who has been employed by a co-operative?  Who has rented from a co-operative?  Who sells products / services to a co-op?  Who has borrowed money from a co-op?  Who is thinking of starting a co-operative?  Who would like to advise co-operative enterprise?

800 m people Over 100 countries More people work for co-ops than for multi- national corporations

 Co-operatives North West  The Co-operative Enterprise Hub  Co-operatives UK 

FC United of Manchester founded in June ,600 members 1,100 season ticket holders average attendance 2,000 playing in the Northern Premier League and FA Cup 2nd Round

 Course You Can Malcolm’s  Votes on Kit Changes & Design, Ticket Prices etc  Big Coat Day & Youth United Day  FC International Minithon  Self stewarding  Volunteer Empowerment & Employment Pathways  FCUM TV & Radio Stations

 New Community Stadium  Engaging Local Community  Holding 5,000 people  Offering Services  Assisting Young People  £1.5 million Community Shares Scheme

"This football club can achieve what the supporters want the club to achieve. It can go where the supporters want it to go. The supporters are everything."