STRUCTURE OF OUR SOCIETY
SHAREHOLDER MEMBERSAt the heart of the Society is our membership - currently over 200 Society shareholders.
Under the law governing Charitable Community Benefit Societies, regardless of how many shares you own, everyone has one vote.
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Our rules permit us to pay interest on the community shares we issue, however it is unlikely this will happen within the first five years, and only then will it be at the discretion of the directors. The benefit of share ownership is therefore more social and environmental, knowing that your involvement is enabling a sustainable future for the farm.
Other direct benefits of membership include:
Farm Member Days
Bird Watching Events
Fruit and Vegetable Harvesting Events
Art Days
You will also get first call on all our farm produce which includes biodynamic organic beef, lamb, eggs, vegetables and fruits. In the future, as we expand, chicken and pork will also be available.
All our workshops, talks and other events are circulated to members ahead of the general public.
We warmly welcome members getting involved. There are a wide range of areas you can help in. For example, existing members volunteer in the garden, help with craft activities, take photographs for publicity, assist with administration, help with accounts and give advice on aspects of working with vulnerable adults.
If you have a particular interest or skill then there may be the opportunity for you to use this as we develop and grow our Community Benefit Society. The ability to bring people together is one the key reasons we chose the CBS model for our farm business.
Farm Member Days
Bird Watching Events
Fruit and Vegetable Harvesting Events
Art Days
You will also get first call on all our farm produce which includes biodynamic organic beef, lamb, eggs, vegetables and fruits. In the future, as we expand, chicken and pork will also be available.
All our workshops, talks and other events are circulated to members ahead of the general public.
We warmly welcome members getting involved. There are a wide range of areas you can help in. For example, existing members volunteer in the garden, help with craft activities, take photographs for publicity, assist with administration, help with accounts and give advice on aspects of working with vulnerable adults.
If you have a particular interest or skill then there may be the opportunity for you to use this as we develop and grow our Community Benefit Society. The ability to bring people together is one the key reasons we chose the CBS model for our farm business.
Leave a Legacy
Lauriston Farm is a small organisation which relies on donations and grants as well as income from our produce and services. After you have provided for your family and friends, would you consider leaving us a legacy in your will? All legacies, whatever their size, are gratefully received and will be used to further the farm’s aims – education, good health and conservation.
Please ensure that your solicitor knows that Lauriston Farm is a Community Benefit Society with charitable objectives – the will needs to be worded in a particular way for this type of organisation. Shareholders can also leave their shares to the farm.
More information on how to make or change your will can be found at https://www.rememberacharity.org.uk
Thank you for your support.
Lauriston Farm is a small organisation which relies on donations and grants as well as income from our produce and services. After you have provided for your family and friends, would you consider leaving us a legacy in your will? All legacies, whatever their size, are gratefully received and will be used to further the farm’s aims – education, good health and conservation.
Please ensure that your solicitor knows that Lauriston Farm is a Community Benefit Society with charitable objectives – the will needs to be worded in a particular way for this type of organisation. Shareholders can also leave their shares to the farm.
More information on how to make or change your will can be found at https://www.rememberacharity.org.uk
Thank you for your support.
