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
- Practitioners Forum
  Professional development for people operating in key roles (communications, HR, governance, membership and finance) in co-operative businesses large and small
- 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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Tag: sustainability

Press Release:

Co-operatives commit to United Nations sustainability goals

The President of the International Co-operative Alliance has pledged the co‑operative movement’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As sustainable, people-focused...

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Governance: an introduction

Governance is the systems and processes concerned with ensuring the overall direction, supervision and accountability of an organisation. Why is good governance important? Good governance is crucial...

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International Day of Co-operatives

This year's International Day of Co-operatives , on 2 July. is dedicated to the Sustainable Development Goals. Themed ‘Co-operatives: The power to act for a sustainable future’, the day is an...

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Simply Governance

A comprehensive guide to understanding the systems and processes concerned with the running of a sustainable community enterprise.

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Simply Performance

A guide to creating member value by aligning co-operative strategy, performance measurement and reporting

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Sticky Money: Evaluating the impact of the co-operative pound

This document provides guidance for co-operatives on using the 'LM3 tool' to evaluate local economic impact using. Lincolnshire Co-operative Society is used as a case study to illustrate the process.

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

Tag: sustainability

Co-operatives commit to United Nations sustainability goals

Governance: an introduction

International Day of Co-operatives

Simply Governance

Simply Performance

Sticky Money: Evaluating the impact of the co-operative pound

Northern Ireland Co-operative Party: Unleashed national conference

First steps in social enterprise for BME women - London

UnFound Roadshow - Manchester

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Tag: sustainability

Northern Ireland Co-operative Party: Unleashed national conference

First steps in social enterprise for BME women - London

UnFound Roadshow - Manchester