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Shariah Compliant Community Shares Guidance
Related topic: Finance | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideContent by Community Shares
Webinar: How to run your first AGM (Annual General Meeting)
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: WebinarMember content
Holding your first Annual General Meeting (AGM) can be daunting, but it is really important! Watch back this useful one-hour webinar from our advice team expert, Dane Pollard.
Elections – canvassing Code of Conduct
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: Template policy / documentGuidance for co-operatives to ensure elections are fair for all candidates and the members of a co-operative.
Co-operatives UK signed Diversity Forum manifesto
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: Policy briefingContent by Booster Fund
Co-operatives UK has signed up to a bold new way to address equity, equality, diversity and inclusion in the social investment sector – primarily through the Booster Fund.
Why is risk management important?
Related topic: GovernanceIntroduction
Effective risk management provides an early warning system for organisations in an uncertain environment. There are many benefits of effective risk management,…
Sociocracy in co-operative organisations – editable templates
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: Template policy / documentAs part of the Sociocracy in co‑operative organisations resource, you can access these editable templates.
Hosting an online AGM (video)
Related topic: Covid-19 | Resource type: WebinarMember content
This webinar addresses the likelihood that the majority of AGM's will take place either online or as a hybrid event in 2021.
Webinar: Creating a more diverse and inclusive culture for your co-op
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: WebinarMember content
Re-cap of Jenny Holgrove's session on creating a more diverse and inclusive culture for your co-op. This recording is intended only for members of Co-operatives UK or non-members…
Essential Company Secretary
Related topic: GovernanceThis guide is for co-operatives registered under the Companies Act 2006.
The Companies Act 2006 dispensed with the requirement for private limited companies to appoint a…
The Essential Society Secretary
Related topic: GovernanceIntroduction
For societies registered under the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014.
Every society must have a secretary who is the main person responsible in…
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.
Naming your co-op
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideWhat's in a name? There are legal requirements for choosing and using the name of your co-operative. Read our in depth guides.
Governance wheel
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: GraphicsThe governance wheel depicts the key areas of governance that should be in place within a thriving co-operative business.
Model governing documents
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: Template policy / documentWhen registering a new co‑op you need governing documents. These are different depending on the legal form your co-op takes. We have a range of model rules available which you can…
WEBINAR: Health and safety on the shopfloor, now and post-lockdown [15 June]
Related topic: Covid-19 | Resource type: WebinarHealth and safety managers from three large retail co-operatives share their expert health and safety knowledge in this hour-long webinar on dealing with COVID-19 on retail…
Annual general meetings (AGM) guide – in-depth
Related topic: Covid-19 | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideMember content
This is a more in-depth guide into preparing and staging a successful AGM.