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We support co‑ops to start up and thrive – join us to access expert advice, events and training. Find out what a co‑op actually is and how we can help.
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Get involved in Co-op Fortnight
Content by Co-op Fortnight
It's Co-op Fortnight – from Monday 20 June to 3 July! This year we are celebrating the many different, inspiring ways that being part of a co‑op make to peoples lives.
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National Youth Summit
Are you a young person looking to join a movement that empowers people and communities, giving a voice to all? The National Youth Summit is the event for you…
UnFound Accelerator 2022 LIVE! Pitch event
Content by Unfound
Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of the entrepreneurs to graduate from the 2022 UnFound Accelerator. And vote for your favourite pitch!
Content by Unfound
Support for your co‑op
As the network for the UK's thousands of co-operative businesses, we provide support in HR, culture, governance, finance, marketing, membership strategy and co-operative development. Browse our extensive library of online resources, blogs and…
Guide to co-ops
Read our handy guide, which explains in simple terms what a co‑op is (and why they're so great).
Start a new co‑op
Looking to start a co‑op? Here you can access a step by step guide to starting a co‑op. Register your co‑op in days with our online registration tool. Access The Co‑operative Bank's FREE business banking. AND apply for additional business support to…
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“A conversation starter” – National Youth Summit offers hope to the next the generation
A National Youth Summit has been called to offer young people the chance to explore radical solutions to the big topics of the day – from job security and mental health, to climate action and ethical…
2 days ago
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Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham announces new taskforce to save Oldham Athletic Football Club
Andy Burnham announces new taskforce for supporter-led football with plans to put fans in control of crisis hit Oldham Athletic
15 days ago
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Worker co-ops urged to participate in federal discussions at Congress
Content by Co-op Congress
A dedicated session - free to attend for all worker co-op members of Co-operatives UK - is being held at Co-op Congress on Friday 17 June to discuss the creation of a new federal.
26 days ago
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Milestone £200 million invested to transform communities
Content by Booster Fund
As investment in community shares in the UK reaches a landmark figure, a new fund is launched to boost more communities through this flexible, innovative form of finance.
1 month ago
How many co-ops are there?
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- The UK’s 7,237 independent co-ops employ 250,128 people
- Co-ops contribute £39.7 billion to the UK economy
- There are nearly 14 million memberships of co-ops. The members own and have a say in how the nation's co-ops operate
- Co-ops proved four times less likely to cease trading during 2020
- The UK co-op sector grew by £1.1 billion in 2020, despite the pandemic
Programmes to support your co-op
The Hive
Support for new co-ops, with advice, training and mentoring
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