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Co‑op Fortnight 2026 graphics
Content by Co-op Fortnight
Download Co-op Fortnight graphics – including ‘empty belly’ graphics to create your own – to celebrate co-operation that changes the world!
Marketing & communications
Guide: Getting started with AI in your co‑operative
A one-page guide from Jeff Bennison of Wriben Consultancy Services to help you use AI tools confidently, safely and effectively.
IT & Technology
Co-operatives UK AGM resources
The AGM is a fantastic opportunity for our members to ask the questions that matter to your co-operative. It’s an opportunity to help shape our future and vote on resolutions.
Co-operatives UK
Report
Annual reports
Read and download Co-operatives UK's latest annual report and financial statements.
Co-operatives UK
Report
Social Care Co‑operatives in the UK
Social Care Co-operatives in the UK is a report commissioned by Co-operatives UK and Cwmpas and produced by the Centre for Care, the Centre for Adult Social Care Research (CARE), and supported by…
Co-op development
Using the Community Shares Standard Mark to strengthen a community share offer
Content by Community Shares
A resource outlining the benefits of using the Community Shares Standard Mark to develop high-quality share offers that attract investment, promote sustainable growth, and align with their community…
Community shares
Help us promote Co-op Congress
Content by Co-op Congress
Co-op Congress brings together those working to build a fairer economy to share ideas, get inspiration and take action. This year's event boasts a packed programme with dynamic…
Policy briefing
Public consultation on the BBC: Our response
In response to the government’s BBC Green Paper consultation, our paper proposes that the broadcaster should remain a charter corporation but adopt mutual features that make it more independent from…
Policy campaigns
Employment Rights Act: What co-operatives need to know
This practical guide breaks down the Employment Rights Act 2025, highlighting what’s changing, when, and what it means for your co-operative or community business. Explore key updates and take simple…
HR & Culture
Policy briefing
Government's call for evidence: Our reponse
We have produced a comprehensive response to government’s call for evidence on business support for co-operatives and non-financial mutuals. This page shares our response, shared on behalf of our…
Policy campaigns
Leaflet / Guide
Co-operatives UK Board elections
Here you will find all the information for prospective Board members during the 2026 elections process.
Co-operatives UK
Guidance on how to respond to the call for evidence on business support for co‑operatives
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) wants to hear from co‑operatives, advisors and experts on how to best support the growth of co‑operatives and non‑financial mutuals.
Policy campaigns
Myth Busting – Co‑ops in the Creative Industries
Content by Ownership Hub
Useful information about co‑ops for people in the creative industries. In this handy guide, we explain what a co‑op is and bust some myths to help you understand what co‑ops are all about.
Co-op development
Report
West Midlands Ownership Hub: Evaluation Report
Content by Ownership Hub
The West Midlands Ownership Hub (WMOH) ended in November 2025, after two successful years supporting co‑operative development among creatives in the region.
Co-op development
Growing the size of the agricultural co-operative sector
The UK’s agricultural co-operatives contribute nearly £10bn a year to the economy - yet the sector remains far smaller than in comparable countries. Strengthening co-operation can boost farm incomes,…
Policy briefing
Our initial thoughts: Call for evidence on business support for co-operatives and non-financial mutuals
We're asking our members to feed into our sector wide response to the Department for Business and Trade's (DBT) call for evidence on how to best support the growth of our sector. Read our initial…
Co-op development