Resources

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

This guidance provides an outline procedure for a Society when suspending one of its serving directors during a process to consider their removal from the board of directors. 

Our Retrofit Co-operatives report shows how retrofit co-operatives are the missing link for the UK's ambitions to make 20 million homes energy efficient by 2035.

From resilient start‑ups and thriving community pubs to fairer workplaces and women in leadership, the evidence is clear: co‑operatives and mutuals are better for people, places…

We've worked with our Scottish members to create a policy platform and we’re calling on all political parties to commit to growing co-operatives ahead of the 2026 Scottish…

A ground-breaking new study by Co-operatives UK reveals that the lack of dedicated accommodation is a major barrier preventing young people from choosing apprenticeships over…

When 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…

This draft Policy Plan for Co-operative Growth sets out the public policy changes needed to unlock rapid and high-impact co-operative growth across the UK. It builds on our Growth…

Download Co-op Fortnight graphics – including empty belly graphics to create your own – to celebrate our #CoopHeroes

Our bold proposal to government - on behalf of our members and the wider movement - outlines how a strategic investment of £39 to £49 million in existing public funds can unlock up…

Access a framework for Community Shares Standard Mark Time-bound offers.

Read and download Co-operatives UK's latest annual report and financial statements.

The AGM is a fantastic opportunity for our members to ask the questions that matter to your co-operative. It’s an opportunity to help shape our future and vote on…

Scottish government has published its Community Wealth Building Bill. Ahead of a Scottish Parliament debate and vote on the Bill we're producing a response – and are asking our…