Revolver Co-operative

Membership Form
Join our revolution and have your say in what we do

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Joining Revolver Co-operative

70% of Fairtrade goods are produced by co-operatives in the developing world - businesses that are owned and democratically run by the people who matter most, in this case small farmers and the people who make Fairtrade craft goods. The largest retailers and distributors of Fairtrade goods in Europe and North America are also co-operatives.
Here at Revolver, we believe that the principle of fair shares and democratic control should be applied to the whole of the Fairtrade supply chain, so we have created a unique Fairtrade Co-operative in which membership is open to everyone involved in the production, distribution and sale of the Fairtrade products we sell. This means that anyone involved in our business - from farmers and their co-operatives in the developing world, through production, distribution and retail, our own employees, and ultimately the consumers of our products can become a member, have a say in how the business is run, and a share in profits we make. communities in which they live. This includes supporting projects in producer communities in the developing world, working with a range of other co-operatives in the UK and elsewhere, and offering our individual members special offers for Revolver products and events. Revolver Co-operative is a new small business and, like in any start-up business, investment in Revolvers share capital is at risk if the business fails. As an organisation committed to openness and transparency, and to playing a responsible part in the wider Co-operative Movement, we adhere to the Code of Practice on Withdrawable Share Capital as follows:

Understanding the Risks

Joining Revolver

We ask members to make an investment in the societys share capital, but unlike in a conventional company, each member is limited to a single vote, irrespective of how much they invest. Approving an application for membership is entirely at the Board of Directors discretion. Individuals must invest a minimum of 10 in Share Capital. Organisations in the UK must invest a minimum of 50. At the time of writing no interest is payable on investments of 250 or less. Investments larger than this sum are only accepted at the Board of Directors discretion. (Please contact membership@revolver.coop for further details.) Withdrawals of share capital are entirely at the discretion of the Board of Directors and are unlikely to be possible in the early years of this business. We are committed to applying the profits of the business for benefit of our members and the

Member Benefits

Revolver Co-operative abides by a code of practice which requires it to provide a statement to its shareholders (i.e. members) of the nature of their investment and any change affecting it. The position you occupy as shareholder (i.e. member) of Revolver Co-operative is no different from that of a shareholder in any other corporate body in the sense that, if Revolver Cooperative fails, you may not have all, or any of your investment returned to you. Your investment is withdrawable without penalty at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Revolver Co-operative, unlike Banks and Building Societies, is not subject to prudential regulation by the Financial Services Authority or its successor/s.

Code of Practice on Withdrawable Share Capital

Membership Application Form

Full name of applicant: ................................................................................ Contact name (if applicant is an organisation): ................................................................................ Address: ................................................................ ................................................................................. ................................................................................. Postcode: ............................................................... Telephone: ............................................................ Mobile: .................................................................. Email: ..................................................................... ..................................................................................
I / We wish to apply for membership of Revolver Co-operative Limited Tick box I / We agree to be bound by the rules of Revolver Co-operative Limited Tick box I / We confirm that we understand an investment in Revolver Co-operative Share Capital is a risk and that investment will be lost if the business fails Tick Box

I / We enclose a cheque payable to Revolver Co-operative Limited Tick box OR Please charge my/our Credit/Debit card for the amount of my/our initial deposit of

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Card no: ............................................................. Expiry date: ........... /............ Start date: ........... /............

Visa / MasterCard (please circle) CVV2 (last 3 digits): ................ If present, issue number: .................... Signed: .................................................................. Print name (cardholder name if card): ................................................................................ ................................................................................ Date: .......................................... Please complete and return to Membership Revolver Co-operative 152 Goldthorn Hill Wolverhampton WV2 3JA United Kingdom or email to membership@revolver.coop

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Individuals must invest at least 10 and organisations at least 50. N.B.: individuals applying for more than 250 of share capital will be required to provide proof of address and proof of identity.

Community caf solutions

Are you part of a community group, co-operative or faith organisation? Does your organisation have high street premises? Do you run a caf, or have you always wanted to have a caf? If the answer to these questions is yes, wed love to hear from you!
Whether you need a coffee machine, beans and some training, or a full Revolver Caf fit-out, our partnership scheme could be for you. With support from The Co-operative Enterprise Hub, we have developed a range of bespoke caf solutions for community groups and co-ops that will help you to earn money, offer hospitality, and build the movement for a better, fairer world.

Contact us: email cafes@revolver.coop or call +44 1902 345 345.

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Membership enquiries: +44 1902 345 345 or membership@Revolver.coop . Revolver World, Goldthorn House, 152 Goldthorn Hill, Penn, Wolverhampton WV2 3JA, United Kingdom. Revolver Co-operative Limited is an Industrial and Provident Society Mutual co-operative registered in England & Wales. FSA IPS Mutual Registration Number: 31024 R. FFLicRef R0476. 2012 Revolver Co-op Limited. All rights reserved.