Resources

Here you'll find a selection of Co-operatives UK logos, in a range of formats.

It has been a decade since the Community Shares Unit launched in 2012 with over £210 million raised using this unique form of finance.

Retail co-ops across the UK are working together to support food banks and campaign against food injustice.

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

Published annually, the Co‑operative Economy Report reveals turnover, membership and employee figures for thousands of co‑op businesses across the UK. 

What is branding? A lot of people think it’s your logo but that is only part of it. 

This report summarises the lessons learned from a two year nationwide action research programme of Community Economic Development (CED). It will be of practical interest to…

This framework helps co‑operatives report more effectively - providing members with the information that matters to them. 

A simple, one‑page diagram, quickly and easily explaining what to include in your narrative reporting to highlight your co‑op difference. 

A guide to creating member value by aligning co-operative strategy, performance measurement and reporting

A comprehensive guide to the different options for financing a community enterprise.

This report, released in 2015, summarises the views of the groups involved in the Energy Mentoring Programme run by Co-operatives UK's Community Shares Unit. It and highlights the…