Independent WPI report: Harnessing the mutual sector's potential for growth
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8th April 2025Share
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How can the UK better harness the power of mutual and co-operative businesses? This independent report makes the case for mutuals in delivering fairer growth and stronger communities.
The UK’s mutual sector has untapped potential to deliver sustainable, inclusive economic growth – but bold action is needed. This report, commissioned by the Mutuals and Co-operatives Together group and carried out by WPI Economics, sets out the economic and societal benefits of mutuals, and the support and reforms needed for the co-operative and mutual sector to thrive in today’s economy.
In Harnessing the mutual sector's potential for growth you’ll find:
- Evidence of the disproportionally large impact of co-operatives and mutuals
- A review of the barriers holding back mutual growth
- Targeted recommendations for government, regulators and the sector
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