Be different. Celebrating our #coopdifference
A blog by Ed Mayo |
2 days ago
- About
About
The network for Britain’s thousands of co-operative businesses, Co-operatives UK works to promote, develop and unite member-owned business worth £36 billion to the British economy.
- About Co-operatives UKLearn more about our governance and strategy, read annual reports, and disover the latest career opportunities
- What is a co-operativeCo-operatives look like any other business but are run by their members, empowering the local community
- Case studiesRead a selection of case studies to discover why the co-op model works for all sorts of businesses and puts members in control
- The co-operative economyDiscover the total turnover of the UK's co-operative sector and latest trends
- Contact Us
- About Co-operatives UK
- Campaigns
& PolicyPromoting co-operatives
We bring co-operatives together to campaign on vital issues, raise awareness of co-operative businesses and help create a level playing field for the start-up and growth of co-operatives.
- Co-operatives FortnightOnce a year co-ops of all shapes and sizes come together to show the power of co-operation
- Influencing PolicyDetails on our role in campaigning for co-operative policy and getting members involved
- Fair Tax MarkDetails on gaining Fair Tax Mark accreditation
- BrexitOur position and plans on how co-operatives can thrive in a post-Brexit Britain.
- Co-operatives Fortnight
- Advice &
TrainingDeveloping co-operatives
As the UK’s network for co-operatives, we help new-starts get off the ground, provide specialist advice for growing businesses and lead major programmes to develop the UK co-operative sector.
- Advice and support for your co-opExpert advice on everything from governance to HR. Discover how we can help develop your co-op
- The HiveStart or grow a co-operative/community enterprises using this new business support programme
- HR packageHigh quality HR advice and support plus significant procurement savings are just some of the benefits
- Grow your co-opTips and tricks for making the most of your co-operative business
- Advice and support for your co-op
- Events
Uniting co-operatives
As the network for the UK’s co-operative businesses, we organise flagship national events and facilitate networks and workshops to enable co-operatives to connect, learn and do business with one another.
- Events calendarUpcoming conferences, training events, networking opportunities and member group gatherings
- Training for co-opsStrengthen in key areas from governance and finance to marketing.
- Co-op Congress 2018Our annual conference, with inspirational speakers, workshops, pitches, networking and more…
- The Hive online communityThis is a place for new and existing co‑ops to ask questions, offer advice and discuss issues with peers
- Events calendar
- Membership
Membership
As the network for Britain’s thousands of co-operative businesses, we provide our members with access to advice, training, networking and events.
- Membership packagesSmall or large, retail or agriculture, we've got a package to suit the full spectrum of co-ops
- Benefits of membershipDiscover what membership can do for you and your co-op
- Contact PackageYour co-op can access the best support from some of the UK’s leading advisers on governance, finance, HR and membership.
- HR packageHigh quality HR advice and support plus significant procurement savings are just some of the benefits
- Agricultural packageFind out about our bespoke membership offer for farmer-controlled businesses
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