1. Northern Counties Co-operative Enterprises Limited
Organisation Overview
13th October 2016

2. Agenda Introductions Overview of N.C.C.E. Ltd
Top-Line Overview of future plans.

3. Who are we? Farmers Owned Co-operative since 1963 1200 Shareholders
Cross Community Business
Chairman and Board of Directors are all shareholders and give of their services free of charge.
Over a long number of years,N.C.C.E.Ltd have been very entrepreneurial.
Currently have a Livestock Mart,Farmware Store,Indoor Auction Centre,Training and Information Centre and Farm within N.C.C.E.Ltd
Ulster Ceramics Ltd is also on site,a fully owned N.C.C.E. Ltd Company.

4. Organisation Governance
Chairman and 9 Directors
Meet 8 times a year including A.G.M.
Plan Strategy and represent the views of the 1200 members.

5. The Vision
“To become a premier provider of Farming Services to our Farming Members and non Members,building links with the broader community and exploring all other commercial opportunities that adds value to our business”

6. 2015 Highlights
Commenced process to fully engage with both farming community and broader community.
Numbers through Sheep Market increased by 7.5%
Numbers through Cattle Market increased by 10%
£100k capital investment to upgrade facilities.
Launched Training & Information Centre
Increased Range within Farmware Store
Increased our profile both locally and further afield.
Continuing to develop Ulster Ceramics

7. Current Structure
Chairman and Board of Directors are all shareholders and give of their services free of charge.
General Manager – Paul Coyle
Development Assistant – Noreen Rafferty
10 other employees across all the other departments.
An additional 20 other local staff work at the livestock marts and Auctions
Creation of Employment,helping the local economy and a further extension of services are a key objective of the organisation.

8. Farmware Store/Livestock Mart
Both provide very important services to the local community.
700 (Members & Non Members) will avail of these services on a monthly basis.
Our store provides a one-stop shop model for the local farming community.
Upgraded Livestock Mart facilities in 2015
Further development of the Famware store in 2016/2017.

9. Training & Information Centre
In early 2015,we surveyed 300 “Active Farmers” that trade in our Farmware Store – 100+ replies returned.
Two Key Areas that we wanted to analyse – “Agriculture & Construction”
In April 2015,we set up with a focus on Agriculture.
In May 2015 we ran our first Training Course – Pesticides
In Nov 2015 – appointed Noreen

10. Indoor Auction Centre
Within the Indoor Auction Centre, two sales per month are run,a machinery sale and a general household auction ,a recent new initiative,both need further development.
Farm Machinery – Every 3rd Friday morning monthly
General Household – Last Thursday evening monthly.

11. Ulster Ceramics Three employees,60% of Revenue generated in R.O.I.
Ulster Ceramics Pottery Supplies Division is the most reliable and competitively priced supplier of pottery equipment and materials in Ireland.
We stock a substantial range of carefully selected clays that will allow the customer whether you’re a hobbyist, craft potter or teacher a superb choice guaranteed to meet your every need.
In an ever-changing market we are constantly adding to our range.
Development plan being finalised for future growth.

12. Immediate Plans
Awaiting planning permission approval on a new community focused multi functional hall – currently in discussion with R.D.P.
After our most recent member survey,we are finalising plans for a Farmware Store upgrade.
Maximise current resouces.
Further development of Ulster Ceramics.

13. Summary
The most fundamental objective of any business is – “To win and retain customers in a sustainable manner”
N.C.C.E.Ltd have clearly demonstrated this and we fully intend to continually deliver on this objective.

14. THANK YOU