Member Offers

BrightKidz is a workers co-operative supplying a unique range of fluorescent, reflective clothing, accessories and promotional products. In addition to the 'high vis', their Green Collection is a range of eco-friendly promo products. Both ranges are ideal for supporting CSR or community campaigns.

Members are entitled to discounts of 10% off products in the BrightKidz high vis range and reduced rates for the Green Collection. Contact info@brightkidz.co.uk quoting 'Cooperatives UK member' for details.

Calverts is an integrated communications design and commercial printing co-operative, specialising in high quality corporate and brand communications, print, web and advertising media.

Calverts offers a free and no obligation face-to-face creative audit of your existing brand image. Alternatively, we offer a free sustainability audit on your print communications, with advice about how to reduce both costs and environmental impacts. For more information, call 020 7739 1474.

The Co-operative Insurance offers a tailored package for Co-operatives UK members.

Whatever the nature and size of your business, Co-operative Insurance could provide the right cover at the right price. We have policies for key business types including, Shops, Offices, Pubs, Restaurant and Hotels. We know that one size doesn't necessarily fit all so If your co-operative doesn't fit into one of our categories we'd be happy to discuss building a bespoke policy. As one of our Business Insurance customers you could also benefit from:

• legal protection – this includes cover for contractual disputes and debt recovery up to £500,000
• 24 hour legal and tax advice – our legal experts can advise on any UK legal or tax matter free of charge (all you pay for is the call)

For more information, call 0161 903 3172 or email, nicola.trevor-Jones@cfs.coop.

Co‑operative Web offers Co-operatives UK members 10% reduction on a range of our services: webSNAPS Data Visualisation , our bespoke development service, and our tailored code & database support Content Management: Free license for our bespoke CMS or reduced rates for Drupal construction.

Essential Trading manufacture and distribute sustainable organic wholefoods, ecological household products and cruelty free body care items across the UK, Europe and internationally.

Buying genuinely ethical food couldn't be easier! try their online store at Ethically Essential. Use voucher code COOPUK1 to claim 10% off your first order.

Setting up a buying group or retailer? Email: newbiz@essential-trading.coop quoting 'Co-operatives UK member offer' to find out more about co-operative buying groups and trade services and claim £20 off your first order.

Ethos public relations is committed to promoting the work of their clients as well as co-operation more generally. Members of Co-operatives UK can receive a discount on the standard Ethos public relations day rate.

Co-operatives that have yet to register their first .coop domain name can do so free of charge with our "First Year Free" offer.

The .coop domain is only available to co-operatives and their support organisations and so provides a globally recognised and trusted online brand promoting co-operative values and principles. Thousands of co-operatives worldwide recognise the value of using .coop as an integral part of their marketing strategy. Join the global cooperative community and register your name today.

In the spirit of co‑operation, co‑operatives might reasonably expect a reduced fee. Natty Platy goes much further. Our passion for social justice and our experience of the significant difference our work can make compels us to double our efforts to support the development of a strong co‑operative sector. We aim to provide two trainers when training co‑operatives with no increase in fee. More information

Netuxo are offering Co-operatives UK members: One year's free hosting for all new Drupal website development jobs. For website development valued at more than £1,500 one years' free hosting; plus one year's free implementation of Drupal security upgrades. 10-20% discount available for other services on application.

The New Internationalist is proud to operate as an equal pay workers' co-operative. We want to work with like minded organisations and offer a 10% discount on our design, editorial, marketing and web services to all Co-operatives UK members.

The New Internationalist also offers large discounts on advertising rates for Co-operatives UK members. These discounts include magazine display advertising, inserts, web and email.

We'd love to hear from you.

01865 811401
annaw@newint.org

Paperback are delighted to offer a 10% discount on all its recycled office papers and products. Choose from over seventy recycled papers and boards in white and tints as well as envelopes, pads and other office supplies. For more information call 020 8980 2233.

Members of Co‑operatives UK who sign up with the Phone Co‑op are also eligible for:

• a free 0845 number - normally sixty pounds per annum
• a free 0870 number - normally sixty pounds per annum.
  access to the full range of Phone Co‑op services

*Please note that the discount does not apply to line rental charges.

The Phone Co‑op is the only co‑operative telephone service provider in the UK, owned and controlled by its customer members.

Simplyhealth is offering Co-operative UK members up to two months free for a limited period only.

software.coop offers Co-operatives UK members discounts on our web design, web development, e-commerce, domain name registration and hosting services. Our services are built around cooperatively-developed software with no ongoing licensing fees, and we support a wide range of social and environmental projects directly and indirectly, including the WWF - World Wide Fund For Nature, the International Federation of Human Rights and Debian.

solveIT.coop Limited are a worker co-operative who provide IT Solutions. Our services include Web Design, Business Software and Network Installation.

Forget the tech talk...You tell us in your terms what you want and together we can develop the IT Solution you require.

For more information, call 01633 875752 or email, chris@solveit.coop.

Click here for the website

Substance is a social research cooperative based in Manchester but working nationally and increasingly internationally. We undertake research and monitoring and evaluation services with a huge range of organisations from government departments, the Big Lottery, national charities and national programmes to locally based community organisations and sports clubs. Our monitoring and evaluation software, Views (www.views.coop) is state of the art.

We offer a 10% discount to other cooperatives, please contact us to discuss your needs. 

Environmental issues are impacting on your business but you lack the expertise to address them effectively and employing someone is just not a realistic option.

At Sustainable Change Co-operative we provide a lower cost, highly skilled alternative, with an annual starter pack on offer for £6,000* and including:

• 18 days support  throughout the year
• Specialist input on climate change, renewable energy, legislation and Environmental Management Systems
• Highly qualified IEMA accredited staff
• Help completing tenders, dealing with regulators, attending meetings and training
• A flexible plan to meet your needs
• On-site presence and unlimited helpline
• Payments spread over the year

*25% discount for Co-operative’s UK members.

Call:0161 860 7571 or email

The Co-operative Bank offers a free banking account exclusively for Co-operatives UK members. Designed to meet the needs of co-operative enterprises.

For more informationclick here or call 0800 764 764.

The Communications Co‑operative with over 30 years' experience in communications, marketing and the media are offering Co‑operatives UK members a 15% discount on their hourly rate.

The Very People heighten the media and marketing profile of its clients. For 2010, we're offering fellow co-operatives a 17.5 per cent reduction in our normal fee - equivalent to the standard rate of VAT.

We are also offering a free media audit. We will assess your website, your press releases and your brochure or other marketing materials. We will then send you an A4 appraisal as to the strengths and weaknesses of your written communications. No charge. email Stewart or phone 0141 334 8475.

Total Coverage will dedicate a tree to members of Co-operatives UK who commission work before 31 March 2011 through the Trees 4 Business Campaign.

Total Coverage is a graphic design co-operative that combines razor-sharp creativity with ethical business practice.

The campaign is an ambitious project organised by the Carbon Managers Trust. It aims to re-establish the Ancient Caledonian Forest in the Scottish Highlands by planting 100,000 trees, using money raised through corporate sponsorship. Each organisation will receive a certificate from Total Coverage informing them that a tree has being registered in the name of their organisation.

To look at their portfolio click here
or contact Linda Bratcher on 023 8067 8330 or email linda@totalcoverage.coop

Ultimate Holding Company offer co-operatives up to 20% discount on all graphic design services, including identities, print and websites. We’re and ethical organisation providing high quality graphic design that communicates well and contribute towards positive social and environmental change.

Please get in touch for more information!

Email Sara on sara@uhc.org.uk, call 0161-2388523 or visit www.uhc.org.uk

Wave specialises in print and web design for the third sector. We are passionate about helping you communicate your messages effectively. We are friendly, flexible, innovative and highly creative. And with over 21 years experience, we want to see other co-ops succeed and grow.

We can offer a variety of design packages to co-operatives, giving you a discount of up to 50%.

We can help you make a difference.

For more information please call Nadiya on 07973 234222 or
email her at nadiya@wave.coop