As a member of Shepherds Friendly, you come first. We take pride in doing the right thing, so we try to make a positive difference through the products and service we provide. We know that a great way to make sure this happens is to listen to you.
Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) is a great opportunity to have your say on how we’re run. This year, our AGM will take place on Monday 7th July 2025.
What is the AGM?
An Annual General Meeting (AGM) is an event that takes place once a year where members of an organisation come together. At our AGM, we have an introduction from our Chair, followed by a summary of the previous year, and a presentation, before our resolutions and votes are discussed. There will also be time dedicated to answering our members’ questions.
When is the AGM?
Our 2025 AGM will take place on Monday 7th July at 5.15pm at our Head Office in Cheadle, which is in Greater Manchester.
How can I attend the AGM?
We’re looking forward to inviting members to join us online from wherever you are, or in person at our Head Office. It was a pleasure to meet our members last year, and we hope you can join us again this year. Please let us know if you are coming along by emailing agm@shepherdsfriendly.co.uk.
How do I vote?
To make things easier, you can vote online again this year. Visit our voting page and use your individual voting number (found in your notice letter or email from us) to cast your vote.
Important AGM documents:
Take a look at our Voting Guide and AGM Information Booklet:
AGM 2025 Voting Guide & Information Booklet
Our 2025 AGM Resolutions are also available to review:
Our 2024 AGM Minutes are also available to view below:
Making an impact
We want our AGM to make a wider difference, so for every vote submitted ahead of the AGM, we will donate £1.00 to Seashell Trust. They are a national charity that supports children and young adults with complex disabilities.
Last year, thanks to our members’ votes, we raised a total of £1,141 for Seashell Trust.
Where can I find out what happened at this year’s AGM?
We’ll provide you with an update on the outcome of the meeting on this webpage soon afterwards.
Is the AGM the only way I can give feedback as a member?
The AGM is not the only way you can keep in contact or share your thoughts. We encourage members to get in touch all year round in a variety of ways: through our Member Services team, regular feedback surveys throughout your time with us, or via our social media and review platforms.
We value all feedback and take it seriously. Our members really matter, so we aim to use feedback to improve our service and products.
If you have any questions about our AGM or if you would like more information, please don’t hesitate to contact our Member Services team using our online support form.
