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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
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.
Housing co-operatives: an overview
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideCo-operative housing organisations have different governance arrangements; some are governed by all the members through general meetings; some have management committees or boards…
Key Performance Indicators (KPI) – A framework for guidance for co‑operatives
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideCo‑operative values and principles are the very bedrock upon which co‑operative organisations are built – so our key performance indicators (KPIs) have to be co‑operative.
Effective minute taking
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideMember content
The drafting of minutes for co-op meetings can pose a number of challenges for the person taking the minutes. Read our guide and access meeting and AGM templates.
Simple AGM guide
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideThis a basic governance guide to preparing and staging a successful AGM.
Board behaviours in co-operatives
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideThis practical guide will further understanding of your co-op's boardroom behaviours with five top tips for working with your board to improve its dynamic.
Social Investment Tax Relief Resources
Related topic: Fundraising | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideContent by Booster Fund
The Community Shares Unit is working with Big Society Capital (BSC) to direct co‑operative and community enterprises towards a range of SITR support resources.
GDPR guidance for co-ops – member and customer data
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideThis guide will help your co-op navigate GDPR regulations around data protection with regards to member and customer data.
The Essential Co-operative Chair
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideA guide to the responsibilities of a co-operative chair - and the skills required to be effective in the role.
Simply Legal
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideSimply Legal is a guide with all you need to know about legal forms and organisational types for co‑operatives and community owned enterprises.
Company Directors Consent Act
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: Template policy / documentMember content
A template to record consent for Directors joining the board of your co-op.
Simply Buyout
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideA guide to employee buyouts and becoming an employee owned business.
A guide to investing in community shares
Related topic: Fundraising | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideContent by Community Shares
Investing in community shares is a simple, direct and engaging way of supporting businesses that serve your community.
Simply Start-up
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideSimply Start-up shows how ordinary people have worked together to successfully build businesses which are both part of, and also strengthen, their communities.