About
About

The network for Britain’s thousands of co-operative businesses, Co-operatives UK works to promote, develop and unite member-owned business worth £36 billion to the British economy.

Overview
- About Co-operatives UK
  Learn more about our governance and strategy, read annual reports, and disover the latest career opportunities
- What is a co-operative?
  Co-operatives are driven by values and not just profit. Discover more about what makes co-ops so special
- Case studies
  Read a selection of case studies to discover why the co-op model works for all sorts of businesses and puts members in control
- The co-operative economy
  Discover the total turnover of the UK's co-operative sector and latest trends
- Contact Us
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Campaigns
& Policy
Promoting co-operatives

We bring co-operatives together to campaign on vital issues, raise awareness of co-operative businesses and help create a level playing field for the start-up and growth of co-operatives.

Overview
- Co-operatives Fortnight
  Once a year co-ops of all shapes and sizes come together to show the power of co-operation
- Influencing Policy
  Details on our role in campaigning for co-operative policy and getting members involved
- Fair Tax Mark
  Details on gaining Fair Tax Mark accreditation
- Brexit
  Our position and plans on how co-operatives can thrive in a post-Brexit Britain.
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Advice &
Training
Developing co-operatives

As the UK’s network for co-operatives, we help new-starts get off the ground, provide specialist advice for growing businesses and lead major programmes to develop the UK co-operative sector.

Overview
- Advice and support for your co-op
  Expert advice on everything from governance to HR. Discover how we can help develop your co-op
- The Hive
  Start or grow a co-operative/community enterprises using this new business support programme
- Register your co-op
  Use our expert advice and guidance to register your co-op society or company
- Grow your co-op
  Tips and tricks for making the most of your co-operative business
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Events
Uniting co-operatives

As the network for the UK’s co-operative businesses, we organise flagship national events and facilitate networks and workshops to enable co-operatives to connect, learn and do business with one another.

Overview
- Co-op Congress
  The co-operative sector’s annual conference, when members, directors, activists and CEOs from co‑ops large and small come together
- Events calendar
  Upcoming conferences, training events, networking opportunities and member group gatherings
- Training for co-ops
  Strengthen in key areas from governance and finance to marketing
- The Hive online community
  This is a place for new and existing co‑ops to ask questions, offer advice and discuss issues with peers
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Membership
Membership

As the network for Britain’s thousands of co-operative businesses, we provide our members with access to advice, training, networking and events.

Overview
- Benefits of membership
  Discover what membership can do for you and your co-op
- Membership packages
  Small or large, retail or agriculture, we've got a package to suit the full spectrum of co-ops
- Contact Package
  Your co-op can access the best support from some of the UK’s leading advisers on governance, finance, HR and membership.
- HR package
  High quality HR advice and support plus significant procurement savings are just some of the benefits
- Agricultural package
  Find out about our bespoke membership offer for farmer-controlled businesses
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Co-operatives UK Resources

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Co-op Fortnight 2019 posters, graphics & logos

Type: Co-operatives UK documents | Topic: About co-operatives | Format: Graphics | 8

Download your Co-operatives Fortnight 2019 toolkit guide, posters, graphics and logos. View thumbnail images by clicking on the links below. PRINTED RESOURCES (various) Co-op Fortnight 2019 campaign...

What is a co-operative?

Type: Practical guides | Topic: About co-operatives | Format: Film

A short film explaining what a co-operative is, their performance in 2015 and and what a difference they can make to people by giving them control over things that matter to them.

Social Investment Tax Relief Consultation (2019) Our Response

Type: Co-operatives UK documents | Topic: About co-operatives | Format: Documents and policies | 1

Social Investment Tax Relief: co-operative society response template

Type: Co-operatives UK documents | Topic: About co-operatives | Format: Documents and policies | 1

Government is about to close a 'Call for Evidence' on Social Investment Tax Relief (SITR). Co-operatives UK is seeking to influence the SITR Review to secure a more useful relief for the sector. One...

Head of Culture and Performance JD

Type: Co-operatives UK documents | Topic: Employment | Format: Documents and policies | 1

Social Investment Tax Relief: final draft response

Type: Co-operatives UK documents | Topic: About co-operatives | Format: Documents and policies | 1

Social Investment Tax Relief: community benefit society response template

Type: Co-operatives UK documents | Topic: About co-operatives | Format: Documents and policies | 1

From Conflict to Co-operation

Type: Practical guides | Topic: About co-operatives | Format: Information sheet | 5

The From Conflict to Co-operation series aims to help co-operatives not only to deal with conflict when it arises but also to avoid unnecessary conflict. It was written by Kate Whittle, Cooperantics...

Worker ownership and the Scottish economy

Type: Co-operatives UK documents | Topic: About co-operatives | Format: Information sheet | 1

Co-operatives: inclusive free enterprise

Type: Co-operatives UK documents | Topic: About co-operatives | Format: Information sheet | 1

A quick briefing written to inform MPs participating in a June 2019 backbench business debate on co-ops.

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Co-operatives UK Limited,
Holyoake House,
Hanover Street,
Manchester,
M60 0AS.

Registered in England as a registered society under the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014.
Reg No. 2783R
Vat Reg. 147 8611 47

About

Promoting co-operatives

Developing co-operatives

Uniting co-operatives

Membership

Co-operatives UK Resources

Co-op Fortnight 2019 posters, graphics & logos

What is a co-operative?

Social Investment Tax Relief Consultation (2019) Our Response

Social Investment Tax Relief: co-operative society response template

Head of Culture and Performance JD

Social Investment Tax Relief: final draft response

Social Investment Tax Relief: community benefit society response template

From Conflict to Co-operation

Worker ownership and the Scottish economy

Co-operatives: inclusive free enterprise

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Stir to Action: Festival - A Playground for the New Economy

Community-Led Housing Networking Evening - Manchester Housing Futures

Enabling UK SMEs with zero interest mutual credit - London