From 3da777b712b65bb0a3c5db35e77b18f7c4edcbb1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Chris Lowis Date: Sat, 4 Apr 2020 07:18:49 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Some information about the fund --- README.md | 22 +++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 21 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index e6a4f56..86144fd 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,4 +1,24 @@ -# Fund +# The CoTech Fund + +## What is the CoTech Fund? + +Following a [successful pilot year]() we have decided to make the CoTech fund permanent. The fund is a voluntary system where members of CoTech can contribute £1 per member, per week. The subscription is collected annually in advance. The fund can be used for any purpose that supports CoTech including, but not limited to: + +- Marketing and promotion +- Events +- Paying for infrastructure costs (such as the [community forum](https://community.coops.tech)) + +Those co-ops who have joined the fund decide collectively how the fund should be distributed. We try to achieve this by consent, but where necessary can use a "one co-op, one vote" rule. + +## How do I join the fund? + +Send an email to `treasurer@coops.tech` and tell us how many members are in your co-op. We will then invoice you for the appropriate amount. + +## Where can I find out more about the fund? + +There is a [fund category](https://community.coops.tech/c/cotech/fund/25) on the community forum where we post fund updates and discuss how to use the fund. Everyone can read these updates, and members of the co-ops in the fund can post. + +# Administration Records and documentation for the CoTech fund