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Code of Conduct Template
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: Template policy / documentMember content
Download and amend this free template Code of Conduct policy for your co-operative.
Co-operative and Mutual Economy 2023
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: ReportOur ground-breaking Co-operative and Mutual Economy 2023 report presents a compelling case for harnessing the full potential of co-operatives and mutuals in the UK.
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.
Conflict of interest policy – template
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: Template policy / documentDownload and amend this free template conflict of interest policy.
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.
Latest updates from our board
Related topic: Co-operatives UK | Resource type: MinutesTo ensure transparency and enable member scrutiny we publish summaries from our board's most recent discussions and decisions.
Community shares report 2023: Communities doing it for themselves
Related topic: Business planning | Resource type: ReportContent by Community Shares
It has been a decade since the Community Shares Unit launched in 2012 with over £210 million raised using this unique form of finance.
Elections – canvassing Code of Conduct
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: Template policy / documentGuidance for co-operatives to ensure elections are fair for all candidates and the members of a co-operative.
List of questions for government energy price survey
Related topic: Business planning | Resource type: ResearchThis resource relates to the government energy survey which closes on 23.55pm on 30 October (2022).
Sociocracy in co-operative organisations – editable templates
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: Template policy / documentAs part of the Sociocracy in co‑operative organisations resource, you can access these editable templates.
Engaging Gen Z through leveraging co-operative values
Related topic: Research | Resource type: ResearchMasters student in Creative Advertising Strategy at Manchester Metropolitan University, Rachael Radford undertook a research project to determine how co-operatives can engage more…
Understanding a maturing community shares market
Related topic: Fundraising | Resource type: ReportContent by Community Shares
Understanding a maturing community shares market is the most comprehensive report ever published on the community shares sector – funded by Power to Change and Community Shares…
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?
Open data
Related topic: Research | Resource type: ResearchCo-operatives UK monitors a range of data sources to provide the most comprehensive intelligence available on the UK co-operative sector
Model governing documents
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: Template policy / documentWhen registering a new co‑op you need governing documents. These are different depending on the legal form your co-op takes. We have a range of model rules available which you can…