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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…
Member of Co‑operatives UK logo
Related topic: Co-operatives UK | Resource type: GraphicsMember content
Download a 'certified member of Co-operatives UK' logo to display on your website and other collateral.
Shariah Compliant Community Shares Guidance
Related topic: Finance | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideContent by Community Shares
Co-op Fortnight resources 2022
Related topic: What is a co-op? | Resource type: ToolkitContent by Co-op Fortnight
Raise awareness of co‑ops by being part of our annual Co‑op Fortnight campaign, taking place this year from Monday 20 June to Sunday 3 July 2022.
Why is risk management important?
Related topic: GovernanceIntroduction
Effective risk management provides an early warning system for organisations in an uncertain environment. There are many benefits of effective risk management,…
The Community Shares Booster Fund brochure
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideContent by Community Shares
This document invites institutions to join Co‑operatives UK and our partnership of anchor institutional investors, to grow the thriving community shares market via investment in…
Community Shares Standard Mark Assessment Framework
Related topic: Finance | Resource type: ToolkitContent by Community Shares
The Community Shares Standard Mark is awarded to community share offers that meet national standards of best practice.
The Essential Society Secretary
Related topic: GovernanceMember content
Introduction
For societies registered under the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014.
Every society must have a secretary who is the main person responsible in…
Naming your co-op
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideWhat's in a name? There are legal requirements for choosing and using the name of your co-operative. Read our in depth guides.
Governance wheel
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: GraphicsThe governance wheel depicts the key areas of governance that should be in place within a thriving co-operative business.
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.
Shariah compliance for community shares
Related topic: Fundraising | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideContent by Community Shares
An initial report from Amanah Advisors on the potential for community share offers to be recognised as Shariah compliant.
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).
Co-op welcome pack
Related topic: Membership | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideSo it's your first day at a co-op and there's so much to learn. But what even is a co-op?
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.
Annual general meetings (AGM) guide – in-depth
Related topic: Covid-19 | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideMember content
This is a more in-depth guide into preparing and staging a successful AGM.