Support for platform co-ops

A founder’s journey can be challenging. Co‑operatives UK has a range of business support programmes to help you through every stage.

Learn more about platform co-ops

Subscribe to our monthly newsletter to hear about upcoming events, training and funding opportunities (select 'Support for platform/tech co‑ops from Unfound').
Learn about the international platform co-ops movement.

Find out how to set-up and run a co-op

Attend a virtual event or training programme.
Use our guides and resources.

Tailored support – depending on the stage of your journey

Email our UnFound team.
Use our step-by-step start a co-op tool.
Found out about raising community shares.
Apply to the Hive support programme.
Register your co-op.
Access our advice team’s specialist services.

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How to start a platform co‑op

Content by Unfound

Every platform co-op founder’s journey is different. Here is a roadmap to help you find your way.

4 years 3 months

Events calendar

Search for conferences, training and networking events organised by Co-operatives UK and our members.

3 years 6 months

Business support for co-ops – step-by-step tool

This section takes you through the start-up process for setting up a co-op. Keep track of where you're up to, and look out for sign-posts if you need more support along the way. Finally make sure you…

3 years 9 months

Community Shares

£200 million has been raised through community shares by more than 126,000 people since 2012. We work to grow the community shares market through our leadership in best practice standards and…