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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.
Discover co-ops FREE in-person workshops – promotional resources
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: ToolkitContent by Business support for co-ops
Co‑operatives UK is inviting people to discover co‑ops at a series of FREE in‑person sessions taking place across the UK in partnership with local, regional and national…
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.
Business Support for Co-ops – peer mentor handbook
Related topic: Co-op developmentContent by Business support for co-ops
The Mentor Handbook is a guide for mentoring organisations providing mentoring support to successful groups via the Business Support for co-ops programme.
The Handbook sets out…
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.
Report: Can the North West be a Green Energy Superpower?
Related topic: Climate action | Resource type: ReportRead a report from the North West Green Energy Task Force on potential renewable capacity and co-operative models of ownership.
Business Support for Co-ops promotional resources
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: ToolkitLogos and resources to promote the Business Support for Co-ops programme.
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.
Understanding a maturing community shares market
Related topic: Fundraising | Resource type: ReportContent by Community Shares
Understanding a maturing community shares market is the most comprehensive report ever published on the community shares sector – funded by Power to Change and Community Shares…
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.
The Co-op Economy: Previous reports
Related topic: Research | Resource type: ReportPublished annually, the Co‑operative Economy Report reveals turnover, membership and employee figures for thousands of co‑op businesses across the UK.
Platform Co-operatives – solving the Capital Conundrum
Related topic: Fundraising | Resource type: ReportContent by Unfound
Published in February 2019, this report outlines the conditions necessary for platform co‑operatives to become viable alternatives to Big Tech corporations.
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.
Finance Toolkit
Related topic: Finance | Resource type: ToolkitMember content
A comprehensive toolkit of finance resources for co‑ops.