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International Year of Co-operatives
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The United Nations (UN) has designated 2025 as the International Year of Co-operatives because of the impact of co-operatives globally in addressing economic, social, and environmental challenges. Get involved as we celebrate how co-operatives build…
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Shaping the future of co-operative law
Following the Law Commission’s landmark consultation on co-operative and community benefit society law - and significant member input - Co-operatives UK has submitted an extensive and detailed response.
Enhancing member value at Co-operatives UK with 'member-first' online features
As part of a member-focused programme of improvements, Co-operatives UK has launched the first phase of a range of new website features.
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-operative
Many of us have heard of co-ops, but do you actually know what one is?
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.
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Coventry Building Society completes acquisition of The Co-operative Bank
One of the UK's largest building societies has finalised its acquisition of The Co‑operative Bank, restoring it to mutual ownership and combining both values-driven organisations.
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From Rochdale Pioneers to global impact: Celebrating 180 years of co-operation with new development fund
Rochdale’s historic Toad Lane – the birthplace of the co-operative movement – marked 180 years of co-operation on Saturday, 21 December, with the launch of the Fund for International Co-operative…
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Business Support for Co-ops programme empowers more than 4,000 groups
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A new report highlights the far-reaching positive impact of the innovative partnership between Co‑operatives UK and The Co‑operative Bank.
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New film inspires growth of co-ops in the West Midlands
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The powerful poetic short is a joint venture between creatives, co-ops and mutuals in the region.
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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