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Shaping the future of co-operation in Scotland: A blog
Scottish government is currently conducting a review of how to increase the number of co-operatives, social enterprises and employee-owned businesses. In this blog, our Policy Officer outlines the…
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70,000 reasons for government to back co-operatives: A blog
The latest blog from our Policy and Development Lead makes the case for unlocking rapid co-operative growth and creating 70,000 good green jobs.
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Securing jobs through worker co-ops
This week’s Autumn Statement comes against a backdrop of rising business closures. Will government announce improvements to the employee buyout tax reliefs that could help save thousands more jobs and…
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International Day of Co-operatives: An altogether different global movement
It's the International Day of Co-operatives so I wanted to take the opportunity to highlight some fantastic work that has been going on across our Movement in the past 12 months.
9 months 3 weeks
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The importance of good governance
Good governance is the key to running a successful co-op, regardless of size, legal form or business sector. But why is governance so important? And what support is available to help your co-op…
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Celebrating a partnership that’s helping transform communities
Content by Booster Fund
As a successful funding partnership between the Community Shares Unit (CSU) and the Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF) draws to a close, we’re looking back and celebrating what we’ve achieved together…
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The new UKCA mark
Anthony Collins Solicitors highlight what you need to know about the new UKCA mark as a manufacturer, importer or distributor.
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New model rules and resources to support Shariah compliant community share offers
Content by Community Shares
In 2020, The Community Shares Booster Fund grant funded some specific advisory work for Bradford Community Energy on whether they could certify their live community share offer as Shariah compliant to…
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Meet our new Society Secretary: Claire Dalton
Having worked at the Co-operative Group for 16 years in the Board Secretariat team and obtaining her Chartered Secretary qualifications, Claire Dalton joined Co-operatives UK as Society Secretary with…
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Rose Marley, CEO of Co-operatives UK, looks back on the past 12 months
Co-operatives UK CEO, Rose Marley, looks back on 2022 and in the 'spirit of co-operation' offers a message of hope.
1 year 4 months
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What a deposit is and why it matters
Anthony Collins Solicitors highlight a potential risk for co-operatives in managing money in the form of deposits – what to be mindful of and the potential legal implications.
1 year 5 months
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July in Bristol: a hot spot for community shares!
Content by Community Shares
On 15 July, we hosted a Community Shares Practitioner Meet-up in Bristol – here's what we learned.
1 year 9 months
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Hello and happy International Day of Co-ops!
Today is July 2. It is the International Day of Co-operatives – the 100th one in fact. It is a day of celebration – to show people in the UK and across the world about the unique contribution of…
1 year 9 months
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AirRegister – maintaining your society's membership register
Isla McCulloch introduces AirRegister, a tool that can help co‑operatives and community benefit societies record the number and value of the shares held by each member – a requirement for all…
2 years
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How to talk about good governance decisions in public
Whilst wanting to observe the values of openness and honesty, co-operatives should be mindful of airing too much in public when it comes to internal disputes – according to this blog from Anthony…
2 years
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When can you let go? Terminating a contract on ethical grounds
The war in Ukraine has led many organisations to assess their business activities in Russia. This blog outlines the broader issue for co-ops – what to do when continuing a business relationship feels…
2 years