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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.
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.
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.
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.
Report: Offering Hope to Future Generations
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: ReportNew report ‘Offering Hope to New Generations’ outlines ways how a chronic lack of awareness is damaging the ability of co-operatives to provide answers to social issues faced by…
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.
Social media template policies
Related topic: Marketing & communications | Resource type: Template policy / documentMember content
Social media is a great way to promote your co-op and connect with members and customers. But it's a good idea to ensure all members of your co-op are aware what they can and…
Marketing audit and strategy templates
Related topic: Marketing & communications | Resource type: Template policy / documentMember content
So you need to write a marketing strategy but where do you start?
Returning to work after furlough - editable template
Related topic: HR & Culture | Resource type: Template policy / documentComing back to work after a period of extended leave can be daunting and this guidance will help those returning feel more comfortable.
Template furlough letter
Related topic: HR & Culture | Resource type: Template policy / documentA letter template for furloughing staff to help you during the Covid-19 pandemic.
VIDEO: Community economic development
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: FilmCommunity Economic Development (CED) gives people the opportunity to meaningfully shape the economy where they live. It enables those living, working and doing business in an area…
Members Money
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: Template policy / documentDownload 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…
Community Economic Development Lessons from two years’ action research
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: ReportThis 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…
VIDEO: Bouncers are clubbing together in Newcastle
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: FilmContent by Business support for co-ops
In Newcastle, things are changing – bouncers are clubbing together. Watch an inspiring film about a unique new co-op of self-employed bouncers, and find out how YOU could reimagine…
National Co-operative Development Strategy
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: ReportWith input from 550 co-ops, the National Co-operative Development Strategy was an ambitious strategy to create a more participative economy, published in 2017.
The Co-operative Option report
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: ReportThis short report highlights new evidence of people’s discontentment with the amount of control they have over the economy, their workplaces and their local communities.