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Webinar: Is a co-op right for you?
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: WebinarCatch up on this webinar to discover co-ops – their purpose and benefits. Find out if your business idea suits the co-op model…
Webinar: Freelancers unite! The power of co‑ops and joint working
Related topic: Business planning | Resource type: WebinarContent by Business support for co-ops
An opportunity for freelancers in any sector to discover how joining forces as a co-operative makes good business sense.
Webinar: Co-ops – empowering arts and culture
Related topic: Business planning | Resource type: WebinarContent by Business support for co-ops
Discover how people are coming together to create spaces and organisations that enable the arts – and those who work in the arts – to flourish.
Member of Co‑operatives UK logo
Related topic: Co-operatives UK | Resource type: GraphicsMember content
Download a 'certified member of Co-operatives UK' logo to display on your website and other collateral.
Shariah Compliant Community Shares Guidance
Related topic: Finance | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideContent by Community Shares
Co-ops: Giving young people a fairer future (webinar)
Related topic: Business planning | Resource type: WebinarContent by Business support for co-ops
Hear from our a panel of young people who have been involved in or founded a range of co‑ops. Discover how co‑ops can empower young people and provide opportunities to help them…
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.
Co-op Fortnight resources 2022
Related topic: What is a co-op? | Resource type: ToolkitContent by Co-op Fortnight
Raise awareness of co‑ops by being part of our annual Co‑op Fortnight campaign, taking place this year from Monday 20 June to Sunday 3 July 2022.
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,…
Is starting a co-op right for you? (webinar – 19 Jan)
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: WebinarContent by Business support for co-ops
Discover co-ops – their purpose and benefits. And find out if your business idea suits the co-op model…
Freelancers unite! The power of co-ops and joint working (webinar)
Related topic: Business planning | Resource type: WebinarContent by Business support for co-ops
Hear from three speakers – all either existing freelancers or previously freelancers – who have used the co-op model to benefit their work and security.
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…
The Essential Society Secretary
Related topic: GovernanceMember content
Introduction
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…
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.