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Co-operative and Mutual Economy
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: ReportOur ground-breaking Co-operative and Mutual Economy report presents a compelling case for harnessing the full potential of co-operatives and mutuals in the UK.
Resources: What is a co-op?
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: ToolkitEven though millions of people in the UK are members of a co-operative, awareness of understanding of co-operatives and the benefits they bring to people, communities and the UK…
Community Shares Finance Guide Webinar recording
Related topic: Community shares | Resource type: WebinarContent by Community Shares
This webinar provides a detailed overview of the Community Shares Finance Guide.
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.
Growth and Resilience Programme Application questions preview
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: Application guidanceThis is the application questions for the Business for Good Growth & Resilience programme. This is a preview only, please complete the online form.
Business for Good Growth & Resilience Programme Application Guidance
Related topic: Business planning | Resource type: Application guidanceThis is the application guidance document for the Business for Good Growth & Resilience programme.
Business for Good Growth and Resilience programme application guidance notes
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: Application guidanceIf you’re in a co-op or community business in West Yorkshire and would like to take part in the Growth and Resilience programme, download this useful guidance.
Community shares impact report 2023
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: ReportContent by Community Shares
We are delighted to publish the first ever impact report of our community shares work.
Community Shares Practitioner Training Manual 2024
Related topic: Finance | Resource type: Application guidanceFind out more about our upcoming community shares practitioner training programme before you apply.
Discover co-ops FREE in-person workshops – promotional resources
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: ToolkitContent by Business Support for Co-ops
Co‑operatives UK is inviting people to discover co‑ops at a series of FREE in‑person sessions taking place across the UK in partnership with local, regional and national…
The Purpose of Mutual and Co-operative Business in Society
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: Policy briefingRead our joint prospectus calling on the next government to create a meaningful covenant between mutuals and co-operatives.
Webinar: Is a co-op right for you?
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: WebinarCatch up on this webinar to discover co-ops – their purpose and benefits. Find out if your business idea suits the co-op model…
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…
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.
Booster Fund – practitioner session
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: WebinarContent by Booster Fund
Alice Wharton, Booster Fund Senior Manager at Co-operatives UK, and Tim Coomer, Co-operative and Community Finance (CCF), ran this webinar for advisors about the Community Shares…
Business Support for Co-ops promotional resources
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: ToolkitLogos and resources to promote the Business Support for Co-ops programme.