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Community shares impact report 2023
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: ReportContent by Community Shares
We are delighted to publish the first ever impact report of our community shares work.
Community Shares Finance Guide
Related topic: Community sharesContent 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…
Discover co-ops FREE in-person workshops – promotional resources
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: ToolkitContent by Business support for co-ops
Co‑operatives UK is inviting people to discover co‑ops at a series of FREE in‑person sessions taking place across the UK in partnership with local, regional and national…
Webinar: Is a co-op right for you?
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: WebinarCatch up on this webinar to discover co-ops – their purpose and benefits. Find out if your business idea suits the co-op model…
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.
Business Support for Co-ops – peer mentor handbook
Related topic: Co-op developmentContent by Business support for co-ops
The Mentor Handbook is a guide for mentoring organisations providing mentoring support to successful groups via the Business Support for co-ops programme.
The Handbook sets out…
Scottish Policy Summit - the results
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: ReportThe Scottish Policy Summit brought co-operatives together to identify needs and opportunities ahead of a major government review of how to support co-operative growth.
Booster Fund – practitioner session
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: WebinarContent by Booster Fund
Alice Wharton, Booster Fund Senior Manager at Co-operatives UK, and Tim Coomer, Co-operative and Community Finance (CCF), ran this webinar for advisors about the Community Shares…
Business Support for Co-ops promotional resources
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: ToolkitLogos and resources to promote the Business Support for Co-ops programme.
Webinar: Freelancers unite! The power of co‑ops and joint working
Related topic: Business planning | Resource type: WebinarContent by Business support for co-ops
An opportunity for freelancers in any sector to discover how joining forces as a co-operative makes good business sense.
Webinar: Co-ops – empowering arts and culture
Related topic: Business planning | Resource type: WebinarContent by Business support for co-ops
Discover how people are coming together to create spaces and organisations that enable the arts – and those who work in the arts – to flourish.
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.
Platform co-ops – your route to an ethical digital business (webinar)
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: WebinarContent by Business support for co-ops
Discover how platform co-ops can put power and profits in the hands of service providers, rather than tech giants.
Shariah Compliant Community Shares Guidance
Related topic: Community shares | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideContent by Community Shares
Co-ops: Giving young people a fairer future (webinar)
Related topic: Business planning | Resource type: WebinarContent by Business support for co-ops
Hear from our a panel of young people who have been involved in or founded a range of co‑ops. Discover how co‑ops can empower young people and provide opportunities to help them…