SAVEN
TORINO
Training centre for social economy and cooperativism. Building knowledge that shapes more equitable organisations.
Where cooperative knowledge takes shape
Saventorino is an educational centre dedicated to the theory and practice of social economy. Our programme gives participants a structured, comprehensive foundation for understanding how cooperative enterprises work — from their legal constitution to their financial reporting obligations.
The 120-hour course covers every dimension a cooperative founder or administrator needs to navigate: legal frameworks, fiscal regimes specific to social economy entities, governance structures, and accounting under the General Cooperative Accounting Plan. Each topic is treated with the depth it deserves.
Four pillars of social economy training
Cooperative Formation
Legal constitution of worker cooperatives, statutes, founding process, and the regulatory framework applicable in Spain.
Fiscal Regime
Tax treatment of social economy entities, cooperative-specific fiscal obligations, and key differences from standard corporate taxation.
Governance Bodies
Structure and function of the general assembly, governing council, and other statutory bodies in a cooperative organisation.
Annual Accounts
Preparation of annual financial statements according to the General Cooperative Accounting Plan, from balance sheet to notes.
A structured learning journey
Enrolment
Contact the centre to confirm availability and complete the enrolment process for the current intake.
Foundations
Begin with the legal and conceptual framework of social economy and cooperative law in Spain.
Applied Learning
Work through fiscal, governance, and accounting modules with practical exercises grounded in real cooperative scenarios.
Certification
Complete the 120-hour programme and receive official certification for this accredited educational activity.
Understanding the cooperative difference
Cooperatives occupy a distinct legal and economic space in Spain. They are not simply businesses with a different ownership structure — they operate under a specific regulatory framework, face particular fiscal obligations, and govern themselves according to democratic principles that have no direct equivalent in conventional corporate law.
This distinctiveness is exactly why specialised training matters. General business education rarely addresses cooperative-specific accounting standards, the nuances of the cooperative tax regime, or the internal governance rules that a general assembly must follow. Our curriculum fills that gap with precision.
Ready to learn about cooperatives?
Reach out to find out more about the 120-hour programme, enrolment dates, and how the curriculum is structured.
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