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
- Support and funding for co‑ops
  As part of our work to develop and grow the UK’s co-operative sector, Co-operatives UK also manages and delivers a number of other co‑operative support and funding programmes.
- 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
- Co-op events calendar
  All upcoming conferences, training events and networking opportunities from Co-operatives UK and across the sector.
- Training for co-ops
  Strengthen in key areas from governance and finance to HR and membership.
- Co-operative Retail Conference
  The Co-operative Retail Conference, Friday 28 February to Sunday 1 March 2020, will attract the leaders, managers and directors of the UK's consumer owned retail co-operatives.
- Co-op Connections events
  Co-op Connections are FREE events and online webinars that bring together people from co‑ops of all types to share experience and learning through lively networking events.
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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.

Agriculture Bill 2019-20: an impact assessment

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

Webinar - Managing conflict in worker co-ops (1hr)

Type: Practical guides | Topic: Employment | Format: Webinar

Conflict is part of everyday life, though we don’t always know how to deal with it effectively. In worker co-ops it can be a challenge to raise key issues and concerns with your fellow worker...

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

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

The Board of Directors of Co-operatives UK met on 04 December, for its final meeting of the year. The agenda focused on significant strategic decisions to confirm our operational and financial plans...

Impact Report 2019

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

The Impact Report 2019 is a snapshot of what Co-operatives UK achieved together with its members in 2019.

Co-operative Corporate Governance Code

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

This code is a tool to help you chart what good governance practice for co-operatives can look like. First launched by Co-operatives UK in 1996, this new iteration reflects a twin focus on best...

Farmer co-operation in the UK

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

Farmer co-operation in the UK: Opportunities for the industry was commissioned by Co-operatives UK and produced by the Royal Agricultural University. The report is based on academic research;...

Practitioners Forum programme

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

A National Co-operative Development Agency - Our position

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

Co-operatives UK welcomes the proposal to establish a National Co-operative Development Agency (NCDA). Following extensive consultation with those closely involved in co-operative development, we...

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...

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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

What is a co-operative?

Agriculture Bill 2019-20: an impact assessment

Webinar - Managing conflict in worker co-ops (1hr)

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

Impact Report 2019

Co-operative Corporate Governance Code

Farmer co-operation in the UK

Practitioners Forum programme

A National Co-operative Development Agency - Our position

Co-operatives UK Complaints Policy and Procedure

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Class and Co-ops: 2 Day Workshop - Brighton

Co-operative Futures Conference: 20/20 Vision – The Co-operative Future in Focus

South Birmingham Co-operatives Meet-up - Birmingham