Resources

This paper focuses on why and how the Community Ownership Fund can utilise the Community Shares financing model.

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?  

Co-ops across the world are based on shared values and principles. These colourful posters are a great reminder.

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. 

Co-operative finance expert Andy Woodcock joined us for a FREE webinar cashflow and business re‑forecasting webinar on 20 April 2020. Download the resources here and watch again.

Co-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…

Download and complete this financial projections template, which acts as the second 'half' of your business plan.

Download the reports and templates from the Members' Money project which reviewed how withdrawable share capital (WSC) is being used as a form of funding by Retail Societies and…

This guide will help your co-op navigate GDPR regulations around data protection with regards to member and customer data.  

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

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…