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Whether you're actively involved in a co-operative organisations, a colleague, member, supporter or journalist, we have all you need to learn more about and get involved in the International Year of Co-operatives. These resources pages include materials to order and download as well as useful case studies, images and films.

Cover of the Little Book of Money

To coincide with Move Your Money month in March, Co-operatives UK published the ‘Little Book of Money’ to help people move their money to more ethical banks. Read More »

A leaflet with 12 simple ways for co-operative businesses and supporters to take part and make the most of the International Year of Co-operatives. From downloading the logo to holding a co-operative lunch, there are lots of easy ways to promote co-operatives and your organisation. Read More »

A short, simple, accessible guide to what a co-operative is, this is a slighlty updated version of the popular 'what is a co-operative leaflet' from two years ago. It cover the main elements of what co-operatives - sharing profits, owned by members, building a better world - and includes a simple co-operative health check. Read More »

A poster with the number of members of co-operatives across the world, along with examples pulled out like Barca in Spain, Ocean Spray in the United States and Indian Farmers Fertiliser Co-operative in  India. This is a vibrant poster to demonstrate that you are part of a global movement.   Read More »

For the International Year, Co-operatives UK commissioned Tom Humberstone, an award winning artist, to recreate an iconic co-operative image from the front cover of the 1943 front cover of The Wheatsheaf. Read More »

Logo of the International Year of Cooperatives

Download this document for key messages, standard text, quarterly themes and talking points about the International Year of Co-operatives 2012. Read More »

Image of the 2012 Make It Co-operative calendar

Download or view a calendar of themes and monthly talking points for the whole of the co-operative sector to use during 2012, the International Year of Co-operatives. Read More »

The Make it co-operative leaflet is a simple leaflet explaining why the International Year of Co-operatives 2012 offers co-operatives a unique opportunity. It's the perfect introduction for your colleagues and members. Order your copies today.   Read More »

International Year logo

For the first time, co-operatives across the world, will be adopting a common logo for the International Year of Co-operatives. We are encouraging everyone to join with the global co-operative movement and display the logo.   Read More »

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