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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.
Member consultation: Help decide our policy priorities
Related topic: Membership | Resource type: Policy briefingAhead of Co-op Congress and Co-op Fortnight, Co-operatives UK is inviting members to consult on policy priorities as we look ahead to the next general election.
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-operatives UK signed Diversity Forum manifesto
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: Policy briefingContent by Booster Fund
Co-operatives UK has signed up to a bold new way to address equity, equality, diversity and inclusion in the social investment sector – primarily through the Booster Fund.
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,…
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.
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?
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.
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
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.
The Governance of Large Co-operative Businesses
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: ResearchThis is the second edition, comprehensively revised, of a research study which has been widely recognised as the first comprehensive research study into how co-operative businesses…