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Practitioners Forum 2026

Practitioners Forum is our biggest learning and development day for co-operatives. It takes place on Thursday 26 November in Manchester city centre.
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The Co-operative and Mutual Economy

The Co-operative and Mutual Economy is the UK’s only comprehensive report on the co-operative and mutual sector, covering income, membership, employment and business performance.

Support for your co‑operative

Running a co-operative brings opportunities and challenges that generic business advice does not always understand. Co-operatives UK provides expert support for co-operatives and community businesses, helping you strengthen governance, support your…

Training for co-operatives

Expert training for co-operatives, including governance, finance, HR, director training and secretary training. Browse upcoming courses or ask us about bespoke in-house training. Contact: [email protected]

Co-operatives: Owned by our Members

“When you join a co-operative, you join a global movement that’s building a better world.” Co‑operatives: Owned by our Members is a short film showcasing the values, diversity and impact of co-operatives across the UK – and beyond. It's a powerful…
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