Resources

A brief overview of what a platform co‑op is and isn't. 

This document sets out what you can expect in your dealings with Co-operatives UK and what you can do if you believe that service standards are not being met. It also sets out our…

Retail co-ops across the UK are working together to support food banks and campaign against food injustice.

A quick guide to the Practitioners Forum 2020 sessions. 

Empowering Places aims to build more resilient communities by supporting community businesses to provide benefits and opportunities for local people.  

A briefing to provide MPs and Peers with a concise overview of the legislative reforms for co-operatives making their way through Parliament (Co-operative and Community Benefit…

The definitive guide for community shares – covering all the relevant legal requirements and voluntary good practice standards for share offers.

These rules are suitable for a co-operative that has decided not to incorporate.

To ensure transparency and enable member scrutiny we publish summaries from our board's most recent discussions and decisions.

What's in a name? There are legal requirements for choosing and using the name of your co-operative. Read our in depth guides. 

This report for Co-operatives UK from the Royal Agricultural University includes insights into UK farmers’ current views on co‑operation – and highlights the potential benefits of…

If your organisation has never formally thought about the environmental impacts you might have, then this tool will help you understand what you need to consider. 

This tool will help you think about your organisation’s progress on tackling environmental issues and possible next steps. The purpose of this is to challenge you not to judge your…