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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.
Webinar – What Is A Co-op?
Related topic: What is a co-op? | Resource type: WebinarContent by Co-op Connections
Co-ops are found in all sectors of the economy – from high street retailers to community-owned pubs and from fan-owned football clubs to farmer-controlled businesses.
Shariah compliance for community shares
Related topic: Fundraising | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideContent by Community Shares
An initial report from Amanah Advisors on the potential for community share offers to be recognised as Shariah compliant.
Guide to co-ops
Related topic: What is a co-op? | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideRead our handy guide, which explains in simple terms what a co‑op is (and why they're so great).
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: 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…
Co-op values and principles posters
Related topic: Membership | Resource type: PosterCo-ops across the world are based on shared values and principles. These colourful posters are a great reminder.
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.
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.
Corporate Governance Code appendices
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: ToolkitMember content
Used alongside the Corporate Governance Code, these appendices are designed to enable co-ops to develop their governance practices by adopting policies and processes.
Co-operative Corporate Governance Code
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideThis code is a tool to help chart what good practice can look like. It focuses on best practice around democracy and quality of leadership that emerges through good governance.
Planning for board excellence
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideA board must be made up of directors with the right mix of expertise, experience and perspectives to ensure it does not become homogenous. This short guide runs through the process…
Contact package - fair usage policy
Related topic: Co-operatives UK | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideIf your co-op has the Co-operatives UK Contact Package, you'll need to read our Fair Usage Policy
Finance Toolkit
Related topic: Finance | Resource type: ToolkitMember content
A comprehensive toolkit of finance resources for co‑ops.
From Conflict to Co-operation
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideThe From Conflict to Co-operation series aims to help co-operatives not only to deal with conflict when it arises but also to avoid unnecessary conflict.