About
About

The network for Britain’s thousands of co-operative businesses, Co-operatives UK works to promote, develop and unite member-owned business worth £36 billion to the British economy.

Overview
- About Co-operatives UK
  Learn more about our governance and strategy, read annual reports, and disover the latest career opportunities
- What is a co-operative
  Co-operatives look like any other business but are run by their members, empowering the local community
- Case studies
  Read a selection of case studies to discover why the co-op model works for all sorts of businesses and puts members in control
- The benefits of co-operatives
  See how sharing ownership gives people a stake, boosts productivity, and harnesses innovation
- The co-operative economy
  Discover the total turnover of the UK's co-operative sector and latest trends
- Contact Us
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Promoting
Co-ops
Promoting co-operatives

We bring co-operatives together to campaign on vital issues, raise awareness of co-operative businesses and help create a level playing field for the start-up and growth of co-operatives.

Overview
- Co-operatives Fortnight
  Once a year co-ops of all shapes and sizes come together to show the power of co-operation
- Influencing Policy
  Details on our role in campaigning for co-operative policy and getting members involved
- Fair Tax Mark
  Details on gaining Fair Tax Mark accreditation
- Co-operative advantage
  How to boost the UK economy through 50 innovations
- Brexit
  Our position and plans on how co-operatives can thrive in a post-Brexit Britain.
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Developing
Co-ops
Developing co-operatives

As the UK’s network for co-operatives, we help new-starts get off the ground, provide specialist advice for growing businesses and lead major programmes to develop the UK co-operative sector.

Overview
- The Hive
  Start or grow a co-operative/community enterprises using this new business support programme
- Grow your co-op
  Tips and tricks for making the most of your co-operative business
- Advice services
  Expert advice on everything from governance to HR. Discover how we can help develop your co-op
- Training events
  We offer comprehensive training on a range of disciplines
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Uniting
Co-ops
Uniting co-operatives

As the network for the UK’s co-operative businesses, we organise flagship national events and facilitate networks and workshops to enable co-operatives to connect, learn and do business with one another.

Overview
- Congress
  With great speakers, pitches from co-op entrepreneurs and practical workshops, this conference is all about ideas, inspiration and action
- Events calendar
  Upcoming conferences, training events, networking opportunities and member group gatherings
- The Hive online community
  This is a place for new and existing co‑ops to ask questions, offer advice and discuss issues with peers
- Practitioners Forum
  Discover more and sign up for our annual sell-out professional training event
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Membership
Membership

As the network for Britain’s thousands of co-operative businesses, we provide our members with access to advice, training, networking and events.

Overview
- Benefits of membership
  Discover what membership can do for you and your co-op
- Membership packages
  Small or large, retail or agriculture, we've got a package to suit the full spectrum of co-ops
- HR package
  High quality HR advice and support plus significant procurement savings are just some of the benefits
- Contact add-on
  Access the best co-op advice, at an excellent price point, through the Contact package
- Agricultural package
  Find out about our bespoke membership offer for farmer-controlled businesses
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Practitioners Forum

The only event of its kind, the Practitioners Forum offers professional training for people operating in key roles in co-operative businesses large and small. This one-day event is made up of a series of specialist forums: communications; finance; governance; HR and membership.

It is a unique professional development opportunity for co-operative practitioners, enabling delegates to learn from experts and network with peers.

This year's Practitioners Forum, sponsored by Co-op Insurance, takes place on Thursday 16 November.

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Co-operatives UK Limited,
Holyoake House,
Hanover Street,
Manchester,
M60 0AS.

Registered in England as a registered society under the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014.
Reg No. 2783R
Vat Reg. 147 8611 47

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Promoting co-operatives

Developing co-operatives

Uniting co-operatives

Membership