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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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More Than a Shop podcast transcripts
Related topic: What is a co-op? | Resource type: PodcastContent by More than a Shop
Presented by BBC broadcaster Elizabeth Alker, More Than a Shop welcomes guests with something new and radical to say about the big issues of our day and doing business the right…
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We are the rebuilders - download
Related topic: Policy campaigns | Resource type: Policy briefingThis short paper makes four co‑op ‘offers’ to everyone working for a more sustainable and just future.
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The Co-op Economy Report
Related topic: Research | Resource type: ReportThe Co-op Economy is the nation’s only comprehensive report on the UK’s co‑operative sector.
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Co-op values and principles posters
Related topic: Membership | Resource type: PosterCo-ops across the world are based on shared values and principles. These colourful posters are a great reminder.
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Template letters: Save Social Investment Tax Relief (SITR)
Resource type: Template policy / documentContent by Community Shares
Download these template letters for societies that have run or are planning to run community share offers, or for individuals who have invested in community share offers.
Platform co-ops – founder journey
Resource type: Leaflet / GuideContent by Unfound
This map of is based on the experience of other platform co-op founders.
Harnessing mutuality
Related topic: Policy campaigns | Resource type: Policy briefingPolicy solutions for mutuals: proposals and impact
Invitation to tender: Network and partnerships consultancy
Related topic: Co-operatives UK | Resource type: Application guidanceWe need a suitably skilled individual to help us develop a new approach to ensuring our network of providers and internal systems are capable of meeting our members' current and…
The Community Shares Handbook
Content by Community Shares
1. Introduction to community shares
This Handbook sets out guidance for societies and practitioners who provide advice on community shares, a term used to describe the…
Platform co‑ops – a primer
Resource type: Leaflet / GuideContent by Unfound
A brief overview of what a platform co‑op is and isn't.
Essential Company Secretary
Related topic: GovernanceThis guide is for co-operatives registered under the Companies Act 2006.
The Companies Act 2006 dispensed with the requirement for private limited companies to appoint a…
The Essential Society Secretary
Related topic: GovernanceIntroduction
For societies registered under the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014.
Every society must have a secretary who is the main person responsible in…
Terms and Conditions of Registration
Resource type: Template policy / documentThis 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…
Give a Little Something social media graphics
Related topic: Marketing & communications | Resource type: GraphicsRetail co-ops across the UK are working together to support food banks and campaign against food injustice.
At a glance guide to Practitioners Forum 2020
Related topic: Event | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideContent by Practitioners Forum
A quick guide to the Practitioners Forum 2020 sessions.
Empowering Places Interim Report
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: ReportContent by Empowering Places
Empowering Places aims to build more resilient communities by supporting community businesses to provide benefits and opportunities for local people.
Parliamentary briefing - February 2014
Related topic: Policy campaigns | Resource type: Policy briefingA 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…
Unincorporated co‑operative – model rules
Related topic: Business planning | Resource type: Template policy / documentThese rules are suitable for a co-operative that has decided not to incorporate.
Latest updates from our board
Related topic: Co-operatives UK | Resource type: MinutesTo ensure transparency and enable member scrutiny we publish summaries from our board's most recent discussions and decisions.
Naming your co-op
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideWhat's in a name? There are legal requirements for choosing and using the name of your co-operative. Read our in depth guides.