Resources

Download and amend this free template conflict of interest policy. 

The Worker Co-op Code sets out anyone should expect and work together to achieve, as a member of a worker co-operative.

Guidance for co-operatives to ensure elections are fair for all candidates and the members of a co-operative.

As part of the Sociocracy in co‑operative organisations resource, you can access these editable templates.

What's in a name? There are legal requirements for choosing and using the name of your co-operative. Read our in depth guides. 

The governance wheel depicts the key areas of governance that should be in place within a thriving co-operative business. 

Our guidance for societies facing financial strife clearly outlines the steps societies should take when experiencing financial difficulty.

So it's your first day at a co-op and there's so much to learn.  But what even is a co-op?  

When 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…

This code is a tool to help chart what good practice can look like. It focuses on best practice around democracy and quality of leadership that emerges through good governance.

A board must be made up of directors with the right mix of expertise, experience and perspectives to ensure it does not become homogenous. This short guide runs through the process…