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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…
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.
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.
Shariah Compliant Community Shares Guidance
Related topic: Community shares | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideContent by Community Shares
Community Shares Standard Mark Assessment Framework
Related topic: Community shares | Resource type: ToolkitContent by Community Shares
The Community Shares Standard Mark is awarded to community share offers that meet national standards of best practice.
Guidance for societies facing financial strife
Related topic: Community shares | 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-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?
WEBINAR: Engaging your members [12 May 2020]
Related topic: Membership | Resource type: WebinarContent by Co-op Connections
Co-operatives UK's membership team hosted a discussion about the key concepts of membership, how to get to know them and how to keep them engaged with you.
WEBINAR RESOURCES: Cashflow and business re‑forecasting [20 Apr]
Related topic: Finance | Resource type: WebinarCo-operative finance expert Andy Woodcock joined us for a FREE webinar cashflow and business re‑forecasting webinar on 20 April 2020.
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WEBINAR: Cashflow and business re‑forecasting [20 Apr]
Related topic: Finance | Resource type: WebinarCo-operative finance expert Andy Woodcock joined us for a FREE webinar cashflow and business re‑forecasting webinar on 20 April 2020. Watch it again and download the accompanying…
Guide to creating a brand
Related topic: Marketing & communications | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideWhat is branding? A lot of people think it’s your logo but that is only part of it.
Finance Toolkit
Related topic: Finance | Resource type: ToolkitMember content
A comprehensive toolkit of finance resources for co‑ops.
GDPR guidance for co-ops – member and customer data
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideThis guide will help your co-op navigate GDPR regulations around data protection with regards to member and customer data.
GDPR for co-ops – employee data
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: ToolkitCo‑operatives UK produced an Employee Data GDPR Toolkit to guide co‑operatives through the key changes to the legislation, with a focus on how the GDPR applies in employment.
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Narrative Reporting Framework for Co‑operatives
Related topic: Finance | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideThis framework helps co‑operatives report more effectively - providing members with the information that matters to them.
Simply Performance
Related topic: Finance | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideA guide to creating member value by aligning co-operative strategy, performance measurement and reporting