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Co-op Fortnight resources 2021
Related topic: What is a co-op? | Resource type: ToolkitContent by Co-op Fortnight
Co-op Fortnight 2021 is a chance to engage and showcase your members. Help us encourage more people to #JoinACoop.
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Annual reports
Related topic: Co-operatives UK | Resource type: ReportRead and download Co-operatives UK's latest annual report and financial statements.
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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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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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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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Webinar: Employment law update
Related topic: HR & CultureMember content
This webinar looks at some of the employment law changes that have taken place this year, covering Brexit, the end of the Coronavirus Job Retention (Furlough) Scheme and more
Hosting an online AGM (video)
Related topic: Covid-19 | Resource type: WebinarMember content
This webinar addresses the likelihood that the majority of AGM's will take place either online or as a hybrid event in 2021.
Supporting co-operative growth locally
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: Policy briefingThis short paper is an offer to work in partnership with local leaders who have clear policy objectives to support co-op growth in their area. It summarises the rationale for…
Webinar: Creating a more diverse and inclusive culture for your co-op
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: WebinarMember content
Re-cap of Jenny Holgrove's session on creating a more diverse and inclusive culture for your co-op. This recording is intended only for members of Co-operatives UK or non-members…
Ramadan Engagement Pack
Related topic: HR & Culture | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideThis helpful guide produced by our largest members The Co-op, explains what Ramadan is and how co-op leaders can support Muslim colleagues during this holy month.
Head of Finance recruitment
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: Application guidanceDownload the recruitment pack and job description for the Head of Finance (12 months) role.
Community Ownership Fund: Maximising impact through Community Shares
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: Policy briefingContent by Community Shares
This paper focuses on why and how the Community Ownership Fund can utilise the Community Shares financing model.
The UnFound Accelerator – application guidance
Content by Unfound
Turn your pioneering idea into a successful platform co-op business
Introduction
UnFound aims to develop the platform co-operative sector in the UK. It's a programme delivered…
Community Shares Practitioner Training Guide 2021
Related topic: Finance | Resource type: Application guidanceContent by Community Shares
An overview of the Community Shares Practitioner Training Programme 2021. Includes details on the workshops and follow up accreditation and assessment process.
Scottish manifesto asks
Related topic: Policy campaigns | Resource type: Policy briefingAhead of the Scottish parliamentary elections in May 2021, Co-operatives UK has created a document outlining four national programmes that, if implemented, will deliver a more…
Webinar: Getting your co-op to embrace coaching
Resource type: WebinarMember content
Co-operatives UK's Head of Culture, Jenny Holsgrove, hosts this one hour webinar for co-ops to better understand the benefits of coaching to improve working relationships and…
Community Shares Standard Mark Assessment Framework
Related topic: Finance | Resource type: ToolkitContent by Community Shares
The Community Shares Standard Mark is awarded to community share offers that meet national standards of best practice.
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 resource outlines the journey a new platform co-op could take 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
Co-op Fortnight resources 2021
Related topic: What is a co-op? | Resource type: ToolkitContent by Co-op Fortnight
Co-op Fortnight 2021 is a chance to engage and showcase your members. Help us encourage more people to #JoinACoop.