ShareSoc News

SIGnet, the national network of individual investor groups, is excited to announce the launch of a new in-person group based in the East Midlands area. The group will meet in the evening, most likely on a weekday. Investors of all levels of experience are welcome to join.   SIGnet groups typically meet monthly, to give individual investors the opportunity to socialise, discuss investments, and learn from each other. The primary goal is to improve members' knowledge and investment decision-making processes through open discussion and mutual education.  You are invited to an initial online launch meeting to hear more about the group, meet other investors, and confirm the details of future group meetings. The launch meeting will be held on Zoom at 5pm on 22nd June ...

In Memoriam  ShareSoc is sad to announce the death of Chris Spencer‑Phillips. Chris was a valued Non‑Executive Director of the organisation from 2012 to 2022 and remained an active member of the West Sussex SIGnet group.  Chris brought to ShareSoc a wealth of experience from his work with boards and businesses, including his leadership at First Flight Non‑Executive Directors. He was widely respected for his insights into board effectiveness, remuneration, and corporate accountability - areas in which he consistently emphasised the importance of aligning management with shareholder interests.  He was also a former director of Rye Golf Club and a council member of the Racehorse Owners’ Association.  Chris’s passing is a loss to ShareSoc and to the ...

What inspired you to join ShareSoc’s board and what motivates you to represent INDIVIDUAL investors? My professional career has been spent acting on behalf of claimants, consumers, shareholders and investors in large-scale group litigation. I have seen first-hand the imbalance of power between individuals and institutions, and the very real financial and personal impact when protections fail. I first worked with ShareSoc on the Woodford Equity Income Fund campaign and was impressed by its commitment to promoting shareholder rights, supporting investors in ...

ShareSoc, the UK’s premier membership organisation for individual investors, is delighted to announce the appointment of Sam Bell and Matthew Gray as Non-Executive Directors.  Sam Bell (appointed March 2026) is founder and CEO of Copia, a communications agency specialising in investor engagement for listed companies and asset managers. He has over 20 years’ experience working across communications, content, events and media within the capital markets.  Sam is founder of Ticker, a platform that makes listed company regulatory news and disclosures more accessible and structured for individual investors. He is also co-organiser of the Investor Summit, a major conference that connects companies with individual,and professional investors.  Sam ...

SIGnet, a national network of individual investor groups, is excited to announce the launch of a new in-person group based in London. The group will meet on Thursdays in central London (exact location TBC following launch meeting) and investors of all levels of experience are welcome to join.   SIGnet groups meet on a regular basis, typically monthly, to give individual investors the opportunity to socialise, discuss, and learn from each other. The main goal is to improve members' knowledge and investment decision-making processes through free discussion and mutual education.  You are invited: to an initial online launch meeting to hear more about the group, meet other ...

Reflecting on the First 18 Months It has now been 18 months since I joined ShareSoc, and it has definitely proved to be everything I hoped it would be when I first came on board. Why I Took the Role When asked if I was interested in being considered for the role of Chair, I was drawn to ShareSoc for several reasons: I met experienced people - both board members and the team led by Amanda - focused on providing great service ...

A force for individual shareholders It is with profound sadness that the Board of ShareSoc received the news of the death of Roger Lawson on 25th March. Roger was ShareSoc's founder, first Chairman, and a tireless champion for the rights of individual investors.  He was the key motivator behind the creation of ShareSoc in 2011. At a time when private shareholders often felt sidelined by dominant institutional interests, Roger envisioned a powerful, collective voice that could challenge corporate boards and demand fair treatment. He laid the foundations for an ...

SIGnet, a national network of individual investor groups, is excited to announce the launch of two new in-person groups in Surrey.  Epsom: The group will meet during the day on a Monday or Tuesday.  Walton on Thames: The group will meet during the evening on a Wednesday or Thursday.  SIGnet groups meet on a regular basis, typically monthly, to give individual investors the opportunity to socialise, discuss, and learn from each other. The main goal is to improve members' knowledge and investment decision-making processes through free discussion and mutual education.  You are invited: to initial online launch meetings to hear more ...

What inspired you to join ShareSoc’s board and what motivates you to represent UK private investors? I came across ShareSoc when looking to give back to society in some way, and while exploring an extra charity trustee or NED roles, former ShareSoc Director Chris Spencer-Phillips tapped me up. Immediately intrigued, I recognised the potential impact ShareSoc could have, especially when fighting on behalf of ALL investors. And given my success in growing lots of companies, by the opportunity for it to substantially grow both its own ...