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 &
Training
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
- The Hive
  Start or grow a co-operative/community enterprises using this new business support programme
- 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
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Events
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
- Co-operative Retail Conference
  The only annual conference designed specifically for for co-operative retail societies
- Events calendar
  Upcoming conferences, training events, networking opportunities and member group gatherings
- Training for co-ops
  Strengthen in key areas from governance and finance to marketing
- The Hive online community
  This is a place for new and existing co‑ops to ask questions, offer advice and discuss issues with peers
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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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Events Calendar

Co‑operatives UK organises key events for its members, from large national conferences to specialist networking and training events. In addition, our events calendar lists events organised by Co‑operatives UK members and partners.

If you are holding an event that appeals to co‑operatives or co‑operators, email the details to events @uk.coop.

Co-operative Party Annual Conference - Glasgow Friday, 11 October 2019 - 6:00pm to Sunday, 13 October 2019 - 2:00pm

The Co-operative Party annual conference. Details to be announced.

Is a co-operative right for you? - Newcastle-upon-Tyne Tuesday, 15 October 2019 - 1:00pm to 5:00pm

A FREE half day workshop about co‑operatives, what it takes to set one up and the support available to groups wanting to start a co‑op. Join us in Newcastle-upon-Tyne on 15 October, 1-5PM: book now...

Co-op Connections - Manchester Tuesday, 22 October 2019 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Join us for a social evening of informal networking as we look to build stronger relationships between co-operatives large and small from across Manchester. There will be an opportunity to discuss...

Is a co-operative right for you? - London Tuesday, 5 November 2019 - 1:00pm to 5:00pm

A FREE half day workshop about co‑operatives, what it takes to set one up and the support available to groups wanting to start a co‑op. Join us in London on 5 November, 1-5PM: book now What will the...

Practitioners Forum 2019 - Manchester Thursday, 7 November 2019 - 10:00am to 4:30pm

Practitioners Forum is a professional training event for people operating in key roles in co-operative businesses large and small. This annual sell-out comprises a series of specialist forums:...

Training: Essential Co-operative Secretary - Manchester Wednesday, 13 November 2019 - 10:00am to 4:30pm

Read more about our Essential Co-operative Secretary training below. It takes place in Manchester on 13 November 2019, between 10am and 4.30pm. book now About the training Co-op secretaries are key...

Is a co-operative right for you? - Manchester Tuesday, 26 November 2019 - 1:00pm to 5:00pm

A FREE half day workshop about co‑operatives, what it takes to set one up and the support available to groups wanting to start a co‑op. Join us in Manchester on 26 November, 1-5PM: BOOK NOW What will...

Training: Essential Co-operative HR - Birmingham Wednesday, 4 December 2019 - 10:00am to 4:30pm

Read more about our Essential Co-operative HR training below. It takes place in Birmingham on 4 December 2019, between 10am and 4.30pm. BOOK NOW About the Training This is a practical workshop aimed...

Congress 2020 - Rochdale Friday, 19 June 2020 - 10:00am to Saturday, 20 June 2020 - 5:00pm

Further details available soon.

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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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Uniting co-operatives

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