> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://organisation.signalise.coop/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://organisation.signalise.coop/rules-bylaws/purpose.md). # Purpose and Mission {% embed url="" %} The Rules and Bylaws say... ### Section 1: Purpose > 1\. The objects of the Co-operative shall be to carry on the business as a co-operative and to carry on any other trade, business or service and in particular by delivering a fair, ethical, co-owned sign language interpreter, translator and communication professional delivery service that empowers all users and workers of the Co-operative and increases the standards of the interpreting profession. The Co-operative may carry on any other trade, business or service as the Members deem fit. ### Section 2: Mission > 1\. The mission of Signalise Co-op is to provide excellent interpreting standards for a sustainable, ethical wage, whilst protecting the future of BSL services for all. > 2\. We will provide a new ethical model of service delivery via an online platform for booking BSL/English interpreters and translators, lipspeakers, deafblind interpreters and other communication professionals; which services the needs of users, both front-line professionals and Deaf people. > 3\. Our aim and our ethos is to be, wherever possible, a local service for local organisations and people, keeping profits within a region to be used for the benefit of the professionals and Deaf community of that region.