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- 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.
- About Co-operatives UKLearn 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 studiesRead 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 economyDiscover the total turnover of the UK's co-operative sector and latest trends
- Contact Us
- About Co-operatives UK
- Campaigns
& PolicyPromoting 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.
- Co-operatives FortnightOnce a year co-ops of all shapes and sizes come together to show the power of co-operation
- Influencing PolicyDetails on our role in campaigning for co-operative policy and getting members involved
- More Than a Shop podcastMore Than a Shop welcomes guests with something new and radical to say about the big issues of our day and doing business the right way.
- BrexitOur position and plans on how co-operatives can thrive in a post-Brexit Britain
- Co-operatives Fortnight
- Advice &
SupportDeveloping 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.
- Coronavirus: Advice for co‑opsIn response to a growing number of enquiries we have produced practical guidance for co‑ops. Updates are being added weekly.
- Advice and support for your co-opExpert advice on everything from governance to HR. Discover how we can help develop your co-op
- Register your co-opUse our expert advice and guidance to register your co-op society or company
- Support and funding for co‑opsCo-operatives UK also manages and delivers a number of other co‑operative support and funding programmes.
- The HiveGet 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
- Coronavirus: Advice for co‑ops
- Events &
TrainingUniting 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.
- Co-op events calendarAll upcoming conferences, training events and networking opportunities from Co-operatives UK and across the sector.
- Training for co-opsStrengthen in key areas from governance and finance to HR and membership.
- Co-operative Retail ConferenceThe Co-operative Retail Conference, Friday 28 February to Sunday 1 March 2020, will attract the leaders, managers and directors of the UK's consumer owned retail co-operatives.
- Co-op Connections eventsCo-op Connections are FREE events and online webinars that bring together people from co‑ops of all types to share experience and learning through lively networking events.
- Co-op events calendar
- 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.
- Coronavirus: Advice for co‑opsIn response to a growing number of enquiries we have produced practical guidance for co‑ops. Updates are being added weekly.
- Benefits of membershipDiscover what membership can do for you and your co-op
- Membership packagesSmall or large, retail or agriculture, we've got a package to suit the full spectrum of co-ops
- Contact PackageYour co-op can access the best support from some of the UK’s leading advisers on governance, finance, HR and membership.
- HR packageHigh quality HR advice and support plus significant procurement savings are just some of the benefits
- Agricultural packageFind out about our bespoke membership offer for farmer-controlled businesses
- Coronavirus: Advice for co‑ops
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