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Co-operatives UK strategy 2022-24
Related topic: Co-operatives UK | Resource type: ReportCo-operatives UK's strategy outlines priorities for the next three years
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The race to net zero: The role of co-ops in driving climate action post-COP26
Related topic: Climate action | Resource type: ReportAhead of the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, Co-operatives UK commissioned research into the climate activity of co-ops in the UK and what support was needed.
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Annual reports
Related topic: Co-operatives UK | Resource type: ReportRead and download Co-operatives UK's latest annual report and financial statements.
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Guide to co-ops
Related topic: What is a co-op? | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideRead our handy guide, which explains in simple terms what a co‑op is (and why they're so great).
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Model governing documents
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: Template policy / documentWhen registering a new co‑op you need governing documents. These are different depending on the legal form your co-op takes. We have a range of model rules available which you can…
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Booster Fund application preview questions
Resource type: Application guidanceContent by Community Shares Booster Fund
Preview questions for the Booster Fund application form.
Booster Fund application guidance
Content by Community Shares Booster Fund
Are you an existing community business in England? Looking for help with your community share offer? The Booster Fund provides support to get your share offer ready. We can also…
Webinar: How to run your first Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Resource type: WebinarMember content
Holding your first Annual General Meeting (AGM) can be daunting, but it is really important! Watch back this useful one-hour webinar from our advice team expert, Dane Pollard.
Booster Fund Assessors – call for applications
Related topic: Finance | Resource type: Application guidanceContent by Community Shares Booster Fund
We are looking to recruit new members for the Community Shares Booster Fund assessment process. Think this could be for you? Read on...
Submission to Scottish Government Spending Review 2022
Related topic: Policy campaigns | Resource type: Policy briefingWebinar: The basics of membership engagement
Member content
This webinar will introduce the key concepts surrounding membership.
Webinar: Top ten tips for marketing your co-op
Member content
We all know that marketing is important, but where do you start? Watch this webinar from our marketing team – for those new to promoting your co-op.
Member of Co‑operatives UK logo
Related topic: Co-operatives UK | Resource type: GraphicsMember content
If you're a member of Co‑operatives UK, download a 'certified member of Co-operatives UK' logo to display on your website and other collateral.
Why is risk management important?
Related topic: GovernanceIntroduction
Effective risk management provides an early warning system for organisations in an uncertain environment. There are many benefits of effective risk management,…
Co-operatives UK strategy 2022-24
Related topic: Co-operatives UK | Resource type: ReportCo-operatives UK's strategy outlines priorities for the next three years
Is starting a co-op right for you? (webinar – 9 Feb)
Related topic: Business planning | Resource type: WebinarContent by The Hive
Discover co-ops – their purpose and benefits. And find out if your business idea suits the co-op model…
Whistleblowing, safeguarding and complaints policies
Related topic: Co-operatives UK | Resource type: Template policy / documentCo-operatives UK is committed to the highest standards of openness and accountability. Our Whistleblowing, Safeguarding and Complaints policies explain the process we follow and…
How co-ops can empower communities (webinar)
Related topic: Business planning | Resource type: WebinarContent by The Hive
An opportunity for groups across the Lancaster district and beyond to discover the power of co-ops to strengthen communities.
Open letter to the Adebowale Commission on Social Investment
Related topic: Policy campaigns | Resource type: Policy briefingCo-operatives UK has written to Lord Victor Adebowale, Chair of the Adebowale Commission on Social Investment, congratulating him and fellow commissioners on the publication of…
Platform co-ops – your route to an ethical digital business in Scotland (webinar)
Related topic: Business planning | Resource type: WebinarContent by The Hive
An opportunity to discover how platform co‑ops can put power and profits in the hands of service providers, rather than tech giants.