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 are driven by values and not just profit. Discover more about what makes co-ops so special
- 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 co-operative economy
  Discover the total turnover of the UK's co-operative sector and latest trends
- Contact Us
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Campaigns
& Policy
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
- Brexit
  Our position and plans on how co-operatives can thrive in a post-Brexit Britain
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Advice &
Support
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
- Advice and support for your co-op
  Expert advice on everything from governance to HR. Discover how we can help develop your co-op
- Register your co-op
  Use our expert advice and guidance to register your co-op society or company
- Grow your co-op
  Tips and tricks for making the most of your co-operative business
- The Hive
  Get a bespoke package of direct support, training and mentoring for new start-up or existing co-op via The Hive, in partnership with The Co-operative Bank
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Events &
Training
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
- Practitioners Forum
  Professional development for people operating in key roles (communications, HR, governance, membership and finance) in co-operative businesses large and small
- Training for co-ops
  Strengthen in key areas from governance and finance to marketing
- Co-op Connections events
  Co-op Connections are informal gatherings of seasoned co-ops – with experience and advice to share – with others who are new or have yet to start a society, mutual or co-operative.
- Co-op events calendar
  Upcoming conferences, training events, networking opportunities and member group gatherings
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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
- Contact Package
  Your co-op can access the best support from some of the UK’s leading advisers on governance, finance, HR and membership.
- HR package
  High quality HR advice and support plus significant procurement savings are just some of the benefits
- Agricultural package
  Find out about our bespoke membership offer for farmer-controlled businesses
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Advice blogs and updates

Our Advice Team has supported co‑operatives with their governance, HR, finance and membership for more than 20 years. We'll be sharing blogs and key updates here.

If you'd like us to focus on a specific issue, contact us.

Registering Community Interest Companies move online

A blog by Linda Barlow | 2 weeks ago

Since their inception in the early 2000’s, community interest companies (CICs) have been seen as the corporate form for organisations to adopt that...

Updated: Code of Governance

A blog by Emma Laycock | 2 weeks ago

Co-operatives UK has reviewed and revised its Code of Governance and will launch the new Code at the Practitioners Forum on 7 November in Manchester...

Taking a share – funding in co‑ops and community benefit societies

A blog by Anthony Collins Solicitors | 2 weeks ago

When it comes to co-ops and community benefit societies, there has been a revival of interest in recent years in raising capital from shares. It can...

State aid – a practical guide

A blog by Anthony Collins Solicitors | 2 weeks ago

Leveraging public funding into co-operative based projects can create exciting opportunities. Co-operatives are often particularly well suited to...

Board evaluations for co-operatives

A blog by Anthony Collins Solicitors | 3 months ago

With the AGM season in full swing, many co-operatives are looking towards electing their Boards. Those co-operatives with an elected board will...

Dealing with disputes in co-operative societies

A blog by Anthony Collins Solicitors | 3 months ago

When a disagreement occurs in a co‑operative, it’s always best to have procedures in place to help resolve the dispute so the co‑op can move forward...

Key points to consider when entering a contract for goods and services

A blog by Anthony Collins Solicitors | 3 months ago

Just recently, Co‑operatives UK members have contacted Anthony Collins Solicitors for support about entering into contracts to buy and sell goods and...

Dealing with the death of a member

A blog by Anthony Collins Solicitors | 3 months ago

Our co-operative and community benefit society members often ask how to deal with the shareholding of a deceased member. Anthony Collins Solicitors...

FCA: new portal, easier forms and no periodical fee

A blog by Dane Pollard | 7 months ago

Earlier this year there was a significant change to the way that Co‑operative and Community Benefit Societies can interact with the Financial Conduct...

GDPR: One year on

A blog by Linda Barlow | 7 months ago

It's been nearly a year since the General Data Protection Regulation was brought into force in the UK and Europe. Now's a good time to reflect on the...

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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

About

Promoting co-operatives

Developing co-operatives

Uniting co-operatives

Membership

Advice products and services

Take your co-op to the next level

Advice blogs and updates

Our Advice Team has supported co‑operatives with their governance, HR, finance and membership for more than 20 years. We'll be sharing blogs and key updates here.

Registering Community Interest Companies move online

Updated: Code of Governance

Taking a share – funding in co‑ops and community benefit societies

State aid – a practical guide

Board evaluations for co-operatives

Dealing with disputes in co-operative societies

Key points to consider when entering a contract for goods and services

Dealing with the death of a member

FCA: new portal, easier forms and no periodical fee

GDPR: One year on

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Co-op Connections - Radcliffe Gtr Manchester

The Co-operative College: Introduction to Coaching - Manchester

The Co-operative College: Explore International Co-operative Development - Online series

About

Promoting co-operatives

Developing co-operatives

Uniting co-operatives

Membership

You are here

Advice products and services

Take your co-op to the next level

Advice blogs and updates

Our Advice Team has supported co‑operatives with their governance, HR, finance and membership for more than 20 years. We'll be sharing blogs and key updates here.

Registering Community Interest Companies move online

Updated: Code of Governance

Taking a share – funding in co‑ops and community benefit societies

State aid – a practical guide

Board evaluations for co-operatives

Dealing with disputes in co-operative societies

Key points to consider when entering a contract for goods and services

Dealing with the death of a member

FCA: new portal, easier forms and no periodical fee

GDPR: One year on

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Co-op Connections - Radcliffe Gtr Manchester

The Co-operative College: Introduction to Coaching - Manchester

The Co-operative College: Explore International Co-operative Development - Online series