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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.
South of Scotland Enterprise Bill: Evidence to Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee
Related topic: Policy campaigns | Resource type: Policy briefingIn this submission we sought to influence the mission and governance of the new South of Scotland Enterprise Agency.
Creating reliefs for housing co-operatives
Related topic: Policy campaigns | Resource type: Policy briefingOur representation to government in 2018 sought to remove punitive taxes paid by a segment of housing co-operatives.
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.
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.
GDPR for co-ops – employee data
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: ToolkitCo‑operatives UK produced an Employee Data GDPR Toolkit to guide co‑operatives through the key changes to the legislation, with a focus on how the GDPR applies in employment.
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Community wealth building: the role of co-operatives
Related topic: Policy campaigns | Resource type: Policy briefingOur policy paper maps out how co-operatives could and should feature in Scotland's emerging community wealth building agenda.
Directors toolkit
Related topic: GovernanceMember content
The directors toolkit is a comprehensive series of resources for inducting directors onto a co-operative board.
This toolkit has been collated as part of work being undertaken by…
Directors toolkit
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: ToolkitMember content
The directors toolkit is a comprehensive series of resources for inducting directors onto a co-operative board. This page contains downloads of the editable elements.
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.
Brexit safeguards for co-operatives
Related topic: Policy campaigns | Resource type: Policy briefingThe short paper sets the necessary safeguards to protect co-operatives during the Brexit process.