About us
The Strood Green Shop Association Limited
Authorised by the Financial Services Authority Reg. No. 30434R
The management committee and staff
The Shop at Strood Green is run by a committee of volunteers. Many other people in the local area have worked hard to ensure the shop has been fitted out to a high standard, and has opened on time and on budget. There are already several people who work on a voluntary basis within the shop and in supportive roles in the background. One of the original committee members, Jane Holmes, put herself forward in January 2009 for the manager's role, and because of her outstanding customer service background, local knowledge and her total commitment to the project, it was unanimously agreed she was the best candidate to run the shop. She has now been joined by a second manager, Christine Nolan, who has brought to the project a fantastic amount of catering experience. The two managers cover the almost-80 hours the shop is open, and are ably assisted by four part-time members of staff and a team of volunteers.
We are a registered Industrial and Provident Society and the management committee (maximum eight members) is appointed annually at its AGM by the shareholders of the Association (currently numbering approx 450).
The current committee is as follows:
Jo Songhurst, Secretary
Chris Trodd
Fiona Patteson-Knight
David Klamm
Jane Holmes
Darren Flashman
Will Clemson
Sarah Giblin
This committee was formally appointed at SGSA's second AGM on 17 June 2010 by the shareholder vote.
Who to contact:
General queries about membership or any other query should be addressed to stroodgreenshop@gmail.com
The individual committee members are all available by phone or email, and their contact details are listed at the shop (tel: 01737 843965).
The Shareholder Scheme
Strood Green Shop Association Limited is registered with the Financial Services Authority as an Industrial and Provident Society for the Benefit of the Community. The registration number is 30434R.
You are eligible to become a shareholder if you are aged 18 or over. You become a member by buying a £10 share. As a member you will be able to vote on issues regarding the running of the shop at the AGM. One member has one vote.
You can apply for membership of Strood Green Shop Association whether you live in the local area, or feel an association with it through friends, family, the school, the church or even the social events and pubs, or if you are just keen to promote community enterprise and the preservation of village life.
As a member you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you are supporting the community shop and helping to ensure its success. You will receive an attractive personalised Share Certificate.
Click here to read a summary of the terms and conditions of membership
Download membership application form