What is the best legal structure for a village shop?

We are planning to open a village shop as a community co-operative. What is the best legal structure and can you advise the pros and cons of the various alternatives?

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Charlie Cattell is a specialist in legal and governance matters relating to social enterprises, charities and voluntary organisations, assisting a wide range of groups with legal structures, organisational management, and regulatory issues.