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Code of Conduct Template
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: Template policy / documentMember content
Download and amend this free template Code of Conduct policy for your co-operative.
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.
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.
Conflict of interest policy – template
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: Template policy / documentDownload and amend this free template conflict of interest policy.
Worker co-op code
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: Template policy / documentThe Worker Co-op Code sets out anyone should expect and work together to achieve, as a member of a worker co-operative.
Elections – canvassing Code of Conduct
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: Template policy / documentGuidance for co-operatives to ensure elections are fair for all candidates and the members of a co-operative.
Sociocracy in co-operative organisations – editable templates
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: Template policy / documentAs part of the Sociocracy in co‑operative organisations resource, you can access these editable templates.
The race to net zero: The role of co-ops in driving climate action post-COP26
Related topic: Climate action | Resource type: ReportAhead of the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, Co-operatives UK commissioned research into the climate activity of co-ops in the UK and what support was needed.
Environmental impacts – getting started
Related topic: Climate action | Resource type: ToolkitIf your organisation has never formally thought about the environmental impacts you might have, then this tool will help you understand what you need to consider.
Could you be doing more to deal with environmental issues?
Related topic: Climate action | Resource type: ToolkitThis tool will help you think about your organisation’s progress on tackling environmental issues and possible next steps. The purpose of this is to challenge you not to judge your…
Model governing documents
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: Template policy / documentWhen registering a new co‑op you need governing documents. These are different depending on the legal form your co-op takes. We have a range of model rules available which you can…
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.
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…
The make-up of a co-op board
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: Film This film introduces some of the aspects of director recruitment for co-ops.
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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