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Co-operatives: Owned by our Members is a powerful short film that brings the co-operative model to life – showing why member ownership and control matters. Whether you're inducting new people, hosting an event, or updating your website, this film is made to be shared. It celebrates the diversity of our movement, connects our Rochdale roots to a global future – and reminds everyone why co-operation works.
“Owned by our members.” An explainer video from @CooperativesUK on what a co-operative is and why it works. Watch, share, embed: https://www.uk.coop/ownedby #coops #iyc2025 #OwnedByOurMembers
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"Members call the shots — not distant shareholders." Understanding co-operatives – a fairer way to do business? Watch, share, embed this video from @CooperativesUK: https://www.uk.coop/ownedby #coops #iyc2025 #OwnedByOurMembers
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Where you shop can change things. As a co-op member, you have a say — from prices to campaigning on the issues that matter to you. Watch, share, embed this video from @CooperativesUK: https://www.uk.coop/ownedby #coops #iyc2025 #OwnedByOurMembers
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"Where I live, I get a say." See how housing co-ops put tenants in control — and share the film with your community. Watch, share, embed this video from @CooperativesUK: https://www.uk.coop/ownedby #coops #iyc2025 #OwnedByOurMembers
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Imagine not having a boss?! In worker co-ops, the people share power and profits – together. Watch, share, embed this video from @CooperativesUK: https://www.uk.coop/ownedby #coops #iyc2025 #OwnedByOurMembers
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In community owned co-operatives, members have a say in what matters to them. See community ownership in action. Watch, share, embed this video from @CooperativesUK: https://www.uk.coop/ownedby #coops #iyc2025 #OwnedByOurMembers
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Use the embed code in the dropdown below. Please credit the film:
'Co-operatives: Owned by our Members' was commissioned by Co-operatives UK and produced by Media Co-op thanks to grant funding from The Co-operative Bank. We're also grateful to the Co-operative College, Co-operative Heritage Trust and Co-op News for their role in the development of the film. The film is narrated by broadcaster and TV producer Karen Gabay.
Use this link: https://youtu.be/9jddNpXI-Lw
Or copy and paste this code to embed the film on your website:
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'Co-operatives: Owned by our Members' was commissioned by Co-operatives UK and produced by Media Co-op thanks to grant funding from The Co-operative Bank. We're also grateful to the Co-operative College, Co-operative Heritage Trust and Co-op News for their role in the development of the film. The film is narrated by broadcaster and TV producer Karen Gabay.
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These films were commissioned by Co-operatives UK and produced by Media Co-op. It was made possible thanks to grant funding from The Co-operative Bank.
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Co-operatives: Owned by our Members
'Co-operatives: Owned by our Members' film launched to increase understanding of co‑operatives