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
- Co-op Congress
  The co-operative sector’s annual conference, when members, directors, activists and CEOs from co‑ops large and small come together
- 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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Co-operatives UK Resources

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What is a co-operative?

Type: Practical guides | Topic: About co-operatives | Format: Film

A short film explaining what a co-operative is, their performance in 2015 and and what a difference they can make to people by giving them control over things that matter to them.

Co-op Fortnight 2019 posters, graphics & logos

Type: Co-operatives UK documents | Topic: About co-operatives | Format: Graphics | 7

Download your Co-operatives Fortnight 2019 toolkit guide, posters, graphics and logos. View thumbnail images by clicking on the links below. PRINTED RESOURCES (various) Co-op Fortnight 2019 campaign...

Co-operative Retail Conference 2019 programme

Type: Co-operatives UK documents | Topic: About co-operatives | Format: Documents and policies | 1

Election nomination and application forms: 2019

Type: Co-operatives UK documents | Topic: Governance | Format: Documents and policies | 5

Shared space - how Scottish housing co-ops build communities

Type: Research | Topic: Growth | Format: Report | 1

Housing co-ops have so much to offer. They deliver affordable housing in a climate where both house prices and rents are rising. They help to control and build powerful communities, offering tenants...

Survival of the Fairest? Co-operative Business Survival

Type: Research | Topic: About co-operatives | Format: Report | 1

The Co-operative Economy 2018 report states that 80% of co-operative businesses survive the notoriously challenging first five years, compared to 44% of other businesses. But what’s behind this...

Platform Co-operatives – solving the Capital Conundrum

Type: Research | Topic: Innovation | Format: Report | 1

New research released by Co‑operatives UK and Nesta outlines the conditions necessary for platform co‑operatives to become viable alternatives to the Big Tech corporations that monopolise the market...

Key Performance Indicators: A Framework and Guidance for Co-operatives

Type: Co-operatives UK documents | Topic: About co-operatives | Format: Report | 1

Co-operative values and principles are the very bedrock upon which co-operative organisations are built - so our key performance indicators (KPIs) have to be co-operative. KPIs must be effective and...

Co-operatives UK Board of Directors - Update on Key Decisions - Feb 2019

Type: Co-operatives UK documents | Topic: Governance | Format: Report | 1

The Board of Directors of Co-operatives UK met for the first time this year on 6 February. The meeting focused upon monitoring performance against the 2018 Key Performance Indicators and providing...

South of Scotland Enterprise Bill: Evidence to Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee

Type: Co-operatives UK documents | Topic: About co-operatives | Format: Documents and policies | 1

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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

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Promoting co-operatives

Developing co-operatives

Uniting co-operatives

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