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 &
Support
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
- 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
- The Hive
  Get a bespoke package of direct support, training and mentoring for new start-up or existing co-op via The Hive, in partnership with The Co-operative Bank
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Events &
Training
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
- Training for co-ops
  Strengthen in key areas from governance and finance to marketing
- Co-op Connections events
  Co-op Connections are informal gatherings of seasoned co-ops – with experience and advice to share – with others who are new or have yet to start a society, mutual or co-operative.
- Co-op events calendar
  Upcoming conferences, training events, networking opportunities and member group gatherings
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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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Co-op Fortnight 2019 posters, graphics & logos

Type: Co-operatives UK documents | Topic: About co-operatives | Format: Graphics | 8

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...

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-operatives UK Complaints Policy and Procedure

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

At Co-operatives UK, we always seek to provide a high quality service to everyone we deal with and to work in a way which is open, builds trust and is respectful. In order to do this we need you to...

Consultation on the future definition of public service mutuals

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

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

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

The Board of Directors of Co-operatives UK met on 18 September to discuss the progress of all elements of our strategic plan to deliver value for members and to agree the focus of policy activity on...

Defining Public Service Mutuals consultation

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

We are providing a full response to government's Consultation on the future definition of public service mutuals. There is one consultation question in particular where we think officials need to...

Digital democracy? Options for the International Cooperative Alliance to advance Platform Co-ops

Type: Research | Topic: About co-operatives | Format: Documents and policies | 3

How can the International Co-operative Alliance (ICA) support the development of platform co-ops? This paper, written by Co-operatives UK Secretary General Ed Mayo, aims to locate platform coops – or...

Co-operative development and the client

Type: Research | Topic: Start-ups | Format: Report | 1

Alex Lawrie of Somerset Co-operative Services CIC provides 'an exploration of trust, networking and professional practice amongst social movement activists in the solidarity economy'. A comprehensive...

It’s common sense: co-ops help the country come together

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

'It's Common Sense' has been produced to help all political parties in Westminster understand why they should support co-ops during and after the imminent general election. It also sets out a...

Invitation to tender – Community Shares Research

Type: Research | Topic: About co-operatives | Format: Information sheet | 1

Co-operatives UK is seeking to appoint an organisation to support the design of primary research methods as part of a wider community shares research project we are leading in partnership with...

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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

About

Promoting co-operatives

Developing co-operatives

Uniting co-operatives

Membership

Co-operatives UK Resources

Co-op Fortnight 2019 posters, graphics & logos

What is a co-operative?

Co-operatives UK Complaints Policy and Procedure

Consultation on the future definition of public service mutuals

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

Defining Public Service Mutuals consultation

Digital democracy? Options for the International Cooperative Alliance to advance Platform Co-ops

Co-operative development and the client

It’s common sense: co-ops help the country come together

Invitation to tender – Community Shares Research

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Co-op Connections - Radcliffe Gtr Manchester

The Co-operative College: Introduction to Coaching - Manchester

The Co-operative College: Explore International Co-operative Development - Online series