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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,…
Co-operatives UK strategy 2022-24
Related topic: Co-operatives UK | Resource type: ReportCo-operatives UK's strategy outlines priorities for the next three years
The Co-operative Bank: Demonstrating the co-op values
Related topic: Co-operatives UK | Resource type: ReportEach year the Co-operative Bank provides a report to Co-operatives UK demonstrating their commitment to the co-operative values and principles.
The Community Shares Booster Fund brochure
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideThis 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…
The Essential Society Secretary
Related topic: GovernanceIntroduction
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…
Empowering Places Interim Report
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: ReportContent by Empowering Places
Empowering Places aims to build more resilient communities by supporting community businesses to provide benefits and opportunities for local people.
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.
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.
Impact Reports
Related topic: Co-operatives UK | Resource type: ReportThe Impact Report is a snapshot of what Co-operatives UK has achieved together with its members each year
Annual reports
Related topic: Co-operatives UK | Resource type: ReportRead and download Co-operatives UK's latest annual report and financial statements.
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.
Co-operatives UK AGM resources
Related topic: Co-operatives UK | Resource type: ReportThe AGM is a fantastic opportunity for our members to ask the questions that matter to your co-op. It’s an opportunity to help shape our future and vote on resolutions.
Co-operatives UK Board Elections
Related topic: Co-operatives UK | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideCo-operatives UK's board is made up of representatives from our members.
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.
Ownership Hub prospectus
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideContent by Ownership Hub
The Ownership Hub raises awareness of the benefits of employee and worker ownership at a national level.
Co-operative Corporate Governance Code
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideThis 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.