about us
About the bride cooperative
About The Bride Cooperative.
The Bride Assembly (Ijeshatedo) Cooperative Multipurpose Society Limited was born from a vision shared during the Men's Fellowship of The Bride Assembly Church, Ijesha.
What began as a conversation about financial dignity and collective progress became a registered corporate body on August 3, 2015.
Under the Lagos State Cooperative Societies Law, Chapter 14 (2015), we received Certificate of Registration No. LSCS 15103 — becoming a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal.
Our founding principle is simple: Each for All and All for Each.
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Objectives
The objects of the society are to promote the economic interests of its members, especially to:
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Governance Structure
Cooperative Societies Law, Chapter 14, Laws of Lagos State of Nigeria, 2015
Our History
The Journey of The Bride Cooperative
Since our beginning, we have worked with dedication to build the finance of our members.
Our Beginning
Our organization started with a simple goal: to bring hope and support to vulnerable communities. With a small team and big vision, we began helping families facing hardship.
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Expanding Our Mission
As support grew, we expanded our programs to include education assistance, healthcare support, and food distribution to reach more people in need.
Building Strong Communities
Through partnerships, volunteers, and donors, we launched impactful initiatives that empower communities and create sustainable change.
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Looking Toward the Future
Today, we continue to grow our mission, working tirelessly to improve lives and build a brighter, more hopeful future for generations to come.
OUR SERVICES
Services Designed for Member Prosperity
From disciplined savings to productive credit and investment opportunities — every service is built around your economic advancement.
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Regular & Compulsory Savings
Every member commits to regular savings — minimum ₦2,000 monthly — cultivating financial discipline and building capital for future opportunities.
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Member Credit & Business Loans
Access to credit facilities at fair and reasonable rates for provident investment, productive purposes, and business expansion.
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Business Advisory & Support
Guidance and structured support for members building or expanding their enterprises.
FAQS
Frequently Asked Questions
Enrolment requirements include:
- - Copy of National Identity Card, Voter's Card, Driver's License, or International Passport
- - 2 passport-size photographs
- - Admission fee: ₦2,500 (one-time, non-refundable)
- - Compulsory monthly savings (minimum amount determined by Management Committee)
- - Target or special savings (flexible amount, at member's discretion)
- - Management fee: ₦550 (payable monthly)
- - A member who pays compulsory savings monthly for six consecutive months qualifies to apply
- - Loan entitlement: up to two times the amount of accumulated savings balance
- - Loans up to savings balance require no guarantor (savings serve as security)
- - Loans exceeding savings balance require a guarantor whose savings balance equals or exceeds the cooperative's risk exposure
- - Target savings and special savings: Yes, part or all may be withdrawn without surcharges
- - Compulsory monthly savings: No — these are not operated as a current account. They represent investment in the Cooperative and earn dividends when declared.
OUR MANAGEMENT TEAM
Dedicated hearts behind our mission
Meet the passionate individuals driving our mission forward, committed to creating meaningful change and building a brighter future for all.
Shane Watson
Founder & Executive Director
Winnie Bray
Program Director
Stevie Spence
Community Outreach Manager
Perry Ryan
Volunteer Coordinator