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 look like any other business but are run by their members, empowering the local community
- 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
- HR package
  High quality HR advice and support plus significant procurement savings are just some of the benefits
- 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
- 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.
- Co-op Congress 2018
  Our annual conference, with inspirational speakers, workshops, pitches, networking and more…
- 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
- Membership packages
  Small or large, retail or agriculture, we've got a package to suit the full spectrum of co-ops
- Benefits of membership
  Discover what membership can do for you and your co-op
- 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.

Annual Report 2017

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

GDPR for co-ops – member and customer data

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

The above guide is to help your co-op navigate the new GDPR regulations around data protection with regards to member and customer data. We created a suite of GDPR resources and training to help our...

Co-operatives UK Board of Directors - Update on Key Decisions - Mar 2018

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

The Board of Directors of Co-operatives UK met on 21 March to discuss progress against milestones for the year, including the positive outcomes of the financial audit, membership renewals and...

Working Together: Trade Union and Co-operative Innovations for Precarious Work

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

Co-op Retail Conference 2018 Presentations

Type: Co-operatives UK documents | Topic: About co-operatives | Format: Documents and policies | 9

Everyday Participation Toolkit

Type: Practical guides | Topic: About co-operatives | Format: Documents and policies | 1

Northern Ireland Programme for Government 2016-21

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

Read our response to the consultation on the Draft Programme for Government 2016-21. This was sent prior to the breakdown in power-sharing.

Co-operatives Fortnight 2018 social media images

Type: Co-operatives UK documents | Topic: About co-operatives | Format: Graphics | 4

Download social media graphics to promote positive messages about co-ops during Co‑operatives Fortnight – graphics in various formats. Images to encourage other co-ops to show what makes them...

Co-operatives Fortnight logo 2018

Type: Co-operatives UK documents | Topic: About co-operatives | Format: Graphics | 3

Download the Co-operatives Fortnight 2018 logo in eps, jpeg and png formats Six ways your co‑op or organistion can get involved with Co‑operatives Fortnight 2018. Read and share inspiring stories...

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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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