Owned by our members: Films to watch and share
Below is the suite of videos produced for co-operatives to watch and share to promote what co-operatives are and the impact they have on people and communities in the UK and globally.
Short: What is a co-op?
A short version of the induction video (1m 30) explaining what a co-operative is. For use on your website or social media as a quick explainer.
Induction video (full length) | Co-operatives: Owned by our members
An 8 minute introduction to co-operatives including case studies of four co-ops: Co-op Group, Greencity Wholefoods, FC United of Manchester and West Granton Housing Co-operative. For use as a longer form video to introduce co-operatives at events, on your website or in inductions to new colleagues, members or audiences.
Meet Greencity Wholefoods: A co-operative owned by the workers
"Here at Greencity, because we are owned by the workers we don’t have a boss. We work as a team. I actually want to be here."
Ash works for Glasgow-based worker co-operative, Greencity Wholefoods. It is an ethical wholesaler and supplier to trade in organic, vegan, free-from, Fairtrade food & drink and professional eco-friendly cleaning products. It operates as a worker co-operative, democratically run by its 50+ members, which means they all have a say – and a vote – in how they conduct business.
Meet Co-op Group: A co-operative owned by its customers
"Where I shop, I can make a difference to the things that I care about."
Co-op Group is one of the world’s largest consumer co-operatives, owned by more than six million members. Anyone who shops in a Co-op, or buys its services can join. As a member-owner, you have a say in how the business is run. Rachel was elected to Co-op Group's National Members Council to represent members in her region. The Council ensures the Co-op does right by its members, from the safety of shop workers to Fairtrade, animal welfare, cutting plastic waste to working with local communities.
Meet FC United of Manchester: A football club owned by its fans
"In my football club, I get a say on ticket prices my club is a co-op, owned and run by the fans. We set the prices."
Mat is an owner member of fan-owned FC United of Manchester. The club was formed in 2005 by fans who wanted a supporter-owned alternative to traditional football clubs. F.C. United is one of the largest fan-owned football clubs in the UK. Members can vote on how the club is run, including voting for board members, kit designs, and season ticket prices.
Meet West Granton Housing Co-op: Owned by its tenants
"Where I live, I get a say on what my housing is like."
Cameron is a resident and sits on the board of West Granton Housing Co-operative (WGHC). It was formed in 1990 by residents of the West Granton area of north Edinburgh in order to provide new rented housing in an area dominated by low demand council housing. It has over 350 properties in total.
