Scotland’s experts on farmer co-ops and food industry collaboration, we provide a range of specialist information, development and consultancy services to help businesses work together more effectively. #workingtogether we grow
Now more than ever, it’s vital for farmers and food and drink businesses to work together more effectively - all of SAOS’s work centres on facilitating this.
As a development organisation, owned by our members, we provide a range of specialist services not available elsewhere, to assist them in developing their people and their businesses. Get in touch to find out how we can help you.
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The success of every co-op business depends on how successfully its directors carry out their roles and responsibilities.
Experience shows that effective governance is the most important factor for any co-op. Our aim is to improve the effectiveness of governance and the overall performance of our members.
A comprehensive governance code, especially for agricultural co-ops, is available for co-op members, directors and managers. SAOS and Co-operatives UK worked jointly to produce the publication.
View the Agricultural Governance Code
We have also produced a booklet giving guidance on governance best practice for directors.
View A Director's Guide to Governance Best Practice