The network for Britain's thousands of co-operatives, Co‑operatives UK works to promote, develop and unite member-owned businesses worth £37.7 billion to the economy.
We unite co-operative leaders and practitioners through our forums and events.
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| Number of Co‑operatives | Turnover (Millions) | |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 434 | £7,901 |
| Housing | 700 | £668 |
| Retail | 689 | £26,529 |
| Sports & recreation | 553 | £707 |
| Health & Social care | 97 | £168 |
| Energy & environment | 245 | £24 |
| Education | 303 | £354 |