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Practitioners Forum 2024
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Don't miss our number one training and development event which takes place on Wednesday 20 November at The Studio in Manchester.
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Record-breaking Co-operative and Mutual Economy numbers set baseline for Labour 'doubling the size' pledge
The Co-operative and Mutual Economy Report 2024 reveals record-breaking figures, with thousands of businesses contributing billions to the UK economy and employing more than 1.3 million people.
What is a co-op
Many of us have heard of co-ops, but do you actually know what one is? High street convenience stores are the most well-known type of co-op here in the UK, but they're not the only type of co-op.
Support for your co‑op
We provide expert support in governance, HR, finance, marketing, membership strategy and co-operative development. Browse our extensive library of online resources, blogs and information and get in touch for bespoke support and training.
A once in a generation opportunity to change co-operative law
Government has asked the Law Commission to conduct a wholesale examination of co-operative law. Co-operatives UK is now working with members and partners to influence this important review.
United Nations declares 2025 the International Year of Co-operatives
Following on from the new UK government's pledge to double the size of the co-operative sector, the United Nations is holding a soft-launch event at its New York headquarters to declare 2025 as the International Year of Co-operatives.
Annual reports
Read and download Co-operatives UK's latest annual report and financial statements.
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Co-operatives UK CEO Rose Marley appointed to International Co-operative Alliance Board
Ahead of the United Nations' International Year of Co-operatives in 2025, the ICA has appointed Rose Marley, CEO of Co-operatives UK, to its Board.
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Record-breaking Co-operative and Mutual Economy numbers set baseline for Labour 'doubling the size' pledge
The Co-operative and Mutual Economy Report 2024 reveals record-breaking figures, with thousands of businesses contributing billions to the UK economy and employing more than 1.3 million people.
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Members of new Youth Advisory Group announced by Co-operatives UK
Co-operatives UK have announced the eleven members selected to join their new Youth Advisory Group.
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Co-operatives UK celebrates being awarded the Fair Tax Mark
Co-operatives UK reinforces its commitment to ethical business practices by gaining Fair Tax Mark accreditation for the seventh year in succession.
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Co-operatives are brilliant businesses
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- The UK’s 7,586 independent co-ops employ 249,142 people
- Co-ops contribute £40.9 billion to the UK economy
- There are nearly 13.4 million memberships of co-ops - the members own and have a say in how co-ops operate
- 83.3% of co-operative new-starts survive the first five years compared to just 38.% of other businesses
Programmes to support your co-op
Business Support for Co-ops
Access tailored business support and digital tools designed to help you start or grow your co-op
Community Shares
For community owned organisations looking to raise funds through community shares
UnFound
For tech founders and start ups looking for a different way to run digital platforms
The Ownership Hub
Developing a fairer and more resilient regional economy by supporting more worker and employee ownership