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The Dolphin is a Community Benefit Society (CBS) — a not-for-profit, democratic organisation that exists to serve the long-term interests of our community. As a CBS, we are registered with and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and operate under a formal set of Rules.

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These Rules are based on a model provided by the Plunkett Foundation, who support rural community ownership projects like ours. They set out how we operate: from how decisions are made and who can become a member, to how we manage finances and protect community assets for the future.

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Having clear, FCA-registered Rules is vital — it ensures transparency, accountability, and that The Dolphin will always be run for the benefit of the community, not private profit.

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You can read the full Society Rules in the attached PDF.