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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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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…

Benefits of membership
We exist to meet our member needs, we’ve been supporting organisations like yours for 150 years. Find out how to become a member.

Co-op Congress 2023
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Co-op Congress brings together those working to build a fairer economy to share ideas, get inspiration and take action. This year's event, themed Spirit of Co-operation, boasts a packed programme with dynamic speakers covering the topics that we…
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Co-op Fortnight
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Co‑op Fortnight takes place between Monday 19 June and Sunday 2 July 2023.
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National Youth Summit 2023
We are excited to announce that the National Youth Summit 2023 will be held at The Studio, Birmingham on Wednesday 5 July.

Guide to co-ops
Read our handy guide, which explains in simple terms what a co‑op is (and why they're so great).
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Member consultation: Help shape our policy priorities
Ahead of Co-op Congress and Co-op Fortnight, Co-operatives UK is urging members to feed into policy priorities as we look ahead to the next general election.
9 days ago
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The National Youth Summit announced for 2023
The National Youth Summit will be held for the second year, this time taking place in Birmingham on Wednesday 5 July. It will bring together leaders, change-makers and creators to empower the younger…
1 month ago
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The Co-operative Bank invests £400,000 with Co-operatives UK to further nurture ‘fair and ethical business’ in 2023
Content by Business support for co-ops
Renewed commitment to support partnership will see many more new and developing co‑ops receive expert guidance and advice to help them start‑up, grow and succeed.
1 month ago
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Chance to star in a feature-length documentary on co-operatives
Co-operatives UK is creating a documentary designed to have global impact and co-operatives across the UK are invited to take part.
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