Ways to take part

The International Year of Co-operatives is a unique opportunity to increase understanding across the UK of how co-operatives build a better world.

If you're in a co-operative organisation or business, ride on the wave of interest in co-operatives that the year will bring, and promote your co-operative values. Order and download your International Year of Co-operatives today!

Order your branded leaflets, toolkits, and stickers by clicking here. 

Supporters of co-operation

If you are a supporter of co-operatives - whether a member of a co-operative or someone interested in Fairtrade, online collaboration, social enterprise or local food, take a look at our online resources to promote how co-operation builds a better world!

Download key messages and texts to support the International Year of Co-operatives by clicking here

Interested in finding out more?
If your interest in co-operatives has been provoked by the International Year, you can find plenty of information on this site - from basic guides and films to case studies, detailed documents and how to guides, right through to a directory of every co-operative in the UK.

Visit our 'what is a co-operative?' page.

Journalists and bloggers
If you're a journalist or blogger, the International Year is a great reason to find out more and write about co-operatives, one of the world's best kept secrets.

Visit the news room for information on the Year, co-operatives, case studies, interviews and visits