Objects

Our mission statement

ShareSoc’s purpose is simple: to support and represent individuals who invest in shares, funds and bonds listed on public markets.

Our purpose

Founded to give private investors a fair deal

When ShareSoc was formed, its members adopted a clear set of objects, the founding aims that continue to guide everything the organisation does today.

We pursue these aims through detailed policies and a full range of member services, always with one central mission in mind: to support and represent individuals who invest in shares, funds and bonds listed on public markets.

The objects

What ShareSoc exists to do

  • Improve the investment performance of members
  • Protect the value of members’ investments
  • Represent private investors’ interests to public bodies and companies
  • Promote direct stock-market investment
  • Support the principles of good corporate governance
  • Ensure the equal treatment of all shareholders
  • Enhance company performance
  • Promote financial education at all levels
  • Provide company reports covering listed firms
  • Offer networking and communication facilities for investors
  • Distribute investment news through newsletters, websites and other media
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How we turn our objects into action

Our objects are pursued through a detailed set of policies and position statements, the framework we believe is needed for successful and fair investment.

Read our policies