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Community Shares Finance Guide
Related topic: FinanceContent by Community Shares
Introduction to the Finance GuideThis guide is for directors, trustees and staff of a co-operative, community benefit or charitable community benefit society. It aims to be an…
Shariah Compliant Community Shares Guidance
Related topic: Finance | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideContent by Community Shares
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.
Social media template policies
Related topic: Marketing & communications | Resource type: Template policy / documentMember content
Social media is a great way to promote your co-op and connect with members and customers. But it's a good idea to ensure all members of your co-op are aware what they can and…
Marketing audit and strategy templates
Related topic: Marketing & communications | Resource type: Template policy / documentMember content
So you need to write a marketing strategy but where do you start?
Guidance for societies facing financial strife
Related topic: Finance | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideContent by Community Shares
Our guidance for societies facing financial strife clearly outlines the steps societies should take when experiencing financial difficulty.
Returning to work after furlough - editable template
Related topic: HR & Culture | Resource type: Template policy / documentComing back to work after a period of extended leave can be daunting and this guidance will help those returning feel more comfortable.
Template furlough letter
Related topic: HR & Culture | Resource type: Template policy / documentA letter template for furloughing staff to help you during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Guide to creating a brand
Related topic: Marketing & communications | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideWhat is branding? A lot of people think it’s your logo but that is only part of it.
From Conflict to Co-operation
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideThe 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.
Financial projection templates
Related topic: Finance | Resource type: Template policy / documentDownload and complete this financial projections template, which acts as the second 'half' of your business plan.
Guide to handling safeguarding issues
Related topic: HR & Culture | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideRead and download our guide to handling safeguarding issues.
Members Money
Related topic: Finance | Resource type: Template policy / documentDownload the reports and templates from the Members' Money project which reviewed how withdrawable share capital (WSC) is being used as a form of funding by Retail Societies and…
GDPR guidance for co-ops – member and customer data
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideThis guide will help your co-op navigate GDPR regulations around data protection with regards to member and customer data.
Managing under-performance in co-operatives
Related topic: HR & Culture | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideThis guide explains the basic performance management process, offers helpful tools and provides hints and tips on how to deal with under-performance issues if you work in a…
A guide to gender pay gap reporting
Related topic: HR & Culture | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideOur gender pay gap reporting guide explains what organisations need to do in order to meet their legal obligations and suggests steps to improve overall gender pay gap.