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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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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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Finance Toolkit
Related topic: Finance | Resource type: ToolkitMember content
A comprehensive toolkit of finance resources for co‑ops.
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Directors toolkit
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: ToolkitMember content
The directors toolkit is a comprehensive series of resources for inducting directors onto a co-operative board. This page contains downloads of the editable elements.
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Business Support for Co-ops – peer mentor handbook
Related topic: Co-op developmentContent by Business support for co-ops
The Mentor Handbook is a guide for mentoring organisations providing mentoring support to successful groups via the Business Support for co-ops programme.
The Handbook sets out…
Promote the Co-op Hackathon 2023
Related topic: IT & Technology | Resource type: ToolkitContent by Business support for co-ops
Co-operatives UK is holding a Co-op Hackathon on 19-20 October. It’s an exciting event that will bring together tech co-operators to collaboratively develop digital solutions to…
Everybody's Business: A Call for Co-op Growth
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: Policy briefingWe set out how – with the right policies in place – co‑operatives will deliver a more inclusive, responsible, wellbeing-enhancing economy.
Taxation policy and additional disclosures
A summary of Co-operatives UK's taxation policy, alongside additional disclosures, demonstrating transparency and the standards and requirements necessary for the Fair Tax Mark.
Scottish Policy Summit - the results
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: ReportThe Scottish Policy Summit brought co-operatives together to identify needs and opportunities ahead of a major government review of how to support co-operative growth.
Webinar: Community shares and the Community Ownership Fund
Resource type: WebinarLearn all about community shares and the Community Ownership Fund.
Report: Can the North West be a Green Energy Superpower?
Related topic: Climate action | Resource type: ReportRead a report from the North West Green Energy Task Force on potential renewable capacity and co-operative models of ownership.
Write to your MSP
Here you'll find the resources to support Scottish co-ops by asking your MSP to join the Cross-Party Group on Co-operatives.
A letter to Sir Mark Hendrick MP
Read our letter congratulating Sir Mark Hendrick MP, on the passage of the Co-operative, Mutuals and Friendly Societies Act 2023.
Whistleblowing policy – template
Related topic: GovernanceDownload and amend this free template conflict of interest policy.
Conflict of interest policy – template
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: Template policy / documentDownload and amend this free template conflict of interest policy.
Co-op Congess 2023 programme
Access the programme for Co-op Congress day two.
Recruitment pack – Project Coordinator for the West Midlands Ownership Hub
Related topic: Co-operatives UK | Resource type: Application guidanceRecruitment pack and job advert for the role of Project Coordinator for the West Midlands Ownership Hub
Co-op Fortnight 2023: Assets, social media and posters
Resource type: ToolkitAccess a range of creative assets, graphics and posters to get involved with Co-op Fortnight 2023.
Worker co-op code
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: Template policy / documentThe Worker Co-op Code sets out anyone should expect and work together to achieve, as a member of a worker co-operative.
Member consultation: Help decide our policy priorities
Related topic: Membership | Resource type: Policy briefingAhead of Co-op Congress and Co-op Fortnight, Co-operatives UK is inviting members to consult on policy priorities as we look ahead to the next general election.