Membership

Loconomy Membership - Overview

As a Community Benefit Society, Loconomy exists entirely for the benefit of the community.

Our growing membership includes individuals and community-based organisations from across Birmingham. Members help shape our organisation, contribute local knowledge and experience, and create opportunities for collaboration.

Individuals

Individual membership is open to anyone aged 16 or over who supports Loconomy’s mission, strategic aims and values and has an interest in community economic development.

Organisations

Organisational membership is open to constituted not-for-profit organisations. It is particularly relevant to organisations involved in community economic development, community wealth building, social enterprise and inclusive economic growth.

Become a member

Why become a member?

Membership gives you the opportunity to help shape Loconomy and contribute to stronger local economies.

By joining, you become part of a network of people and organisations that connects communities with institutions, works collaboratively and advocates for a stronger community role in local economic development.

As our network grows, we are developing a membership offer that will create further opportunities to learn, connect and work together.

  • Have a Voice

    Help shape Loconomy’s priorities, participate in general meetings and elect our Non-Executive Directors.

  • Connect and Collaborate

    Build relationships with people, community organisations and partners working towards similar goals.

  • Learn and Develop

    Take part in shared learning, training and capacity-building opportunities.

  • Stay Informed

    Receive relevant updates about funding, policy, research and good practice.

  • Create Opportunities Together

    Explore collaborative programmes, consortium funding applications and wider networks.

How to Apply

1.

Complete the Application

Tell us why you would like to join, your interest or experience in community economic development, and how you support Loconomy’s mission, strategic aims and values.

2.

Meet Us

Have an informal conversation with two Board members to learn more about Loconomy and discuss what you hope to contribute to and gain from membership.

3.

Board Consideration

Your application will be presented to the Board for consideration.

Need more information about our membership options?

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Membership Q&A

  • Loconomy is a Community Benefit Society. We conduct our work for the benefit of the communities we serve and are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

  • Membership is open to individuals aged 16 or over and to constituted not-for-profit organisations that support our mission, strategic aims and values.

    Public sector institutions cannot become members, but they can work with Loconomy as partners, commissioners or funders.

  • Yes. Each member organisation nominates an individual to represent it and exercise its membership rights.

  • Loconomy is governed democratically, with each member having one vote.

    Members can participate in general meetings, vote on resolutions and elect Non-Executive Directors. Each member also holds one share in the Society.

  • After receiving an application, we arrange an informal conversation with two Board members. The application is then presented to the Board for consideration.

  • Yes. When Non-Executive Director vacancies are available, members can put themselves forward through Loconomy’s published selection process.

    Read our Board recruitment criteria

  • Members have a formal role in Loconomy’s governance and decision-making.

    Partners work with us on programmes, research, funding or shared objectives but do not have membership voting rights.

  • If you would like to discuss membership before applying, please contact us.