Co-operatives WA*

 STATEMENT OF CORPORATE INTENT

Vision:
To be the centre of excellence and leading authority on the co-operative movement in Australia

 

Purpose:

·        Represent the interest of members

·        Promote co-operative vision and values and the co-operative business model

·        Promote the co-operative sector’s significant contribution to the economy and the community

·        Support the formation and development of co-operatives

 

 

OBJECTIVES & STRATEGIES

 

MEMBERSHIP

To encourage, promote and develop membership by

 

 

KNOWLEDGE

To develop, maintain and share a definitive co-operative knowledge base by

 

·         providing a knowledge base of co-operative information

·         providing Co-operative Education to the membership

·         facilitating communication with all Stakeholders

 

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Ensure the Federation’s financial sustainability by

 

·         prioritising allocation of resources and capital against Strategic Plan

·         lobbying for Government assistance

·         reviewing membership fee structure

·         developing multiple revenue streams

 

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

Positively influence all levels of Government on co-operative matters by

 

 

CO-OPERATIVE LEADERSHIP

Demonstrate the benefits of Co-operative Principles to stakeholders by

 

·         developing a Marketing Plan (Marketing Our Co-op Advantages)

·         demonstrating sound corporate governance

 

* Co-operatives WA is the registered business name of The Co-operative Federation of Western Australia Inc.

    July 2010