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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.
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.
Co-op Economy Report 2021
Related topic: What is a co-op? | Resource type: ReportThe Co-op Economy Report 2021 reveals that co-op businesses are more resilient to the economic devastation caused by Covid prompting a call for more government investment led by…
Community Shares Practitioner Training Guide 2021
Related topic: Community shares | Resource type: Application guidanceContent by Community Shares
An overview of the Community Shares Practitioner Training Programme 2021. Includes details on the workshops and follow up accreditation and assessment process.
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…
Understanding a maturing community shares market
Related topic: Community shares | Resource type: ReportContent by Community Shares
Understanding a maturing community shares market is the most comprehensive report ever published on the community shares sector – funded by Power to Change and Community Shares…
Revive and thrive: Why co‑ops are pivotal to a fairer, stronger Scotland
Related topic: Policy campaigns | Resource type: ReportThis report highlights the success of co‑ops in helping Scots weather the Covid‑19 storm and makes six recommendations for Scottish government to act on, now and after the next…
Webinar – What Is A Co-op?
Related topic: What is a co-op? | Resource type: WebinarContent by Co-op Connections
Co-ops are found in all sectors of the economy – from high street retailers to community-owned pubs and from fan-owned football clubs to farmer-controlled businesses.
Recovery Share Offers Guidance
Related topic: Community shares | Resource type: Application guidanceContent by Community Shares
The purpose of this guidance is to support societies to use community shares to improve their solvency as part of their response and recovery to a crisis.
More Than a Shop podcast transcripts
Related topic: What is a co-op? | Resource type: PodcastContent by More than a Shop
Presented by BBC broadcaster Elizabeth Alker, More Than a Shop welcomes guests with something new and radical to say about the big issues of our day and doing business the right…
More Than a Shop episode 9: Let’s build something better together
Related topic: What is a co-op? | Resource type: PodcastContent by More than a Shop
During the Covid-19 pandemic, we’ve seen some inspirational stories of co‑operation. For Co-op Fortnight 2020, we collected just a few of those inspiring stories from co‑operatives…
More Than a Shop episode 8: Speaking up for our planet
Related topic: What is a co-op? | Resource type: PodcastContent by More than a Shop
Speaking up for our planet: turning talk into action explores climate change and climate justice.
The Co-op Economy: Previous reports
Related topic: Research | Resource type: ReportPublished annually, the Co‑operative Economy Report reveals turnover, membership and employee figures for thousands of co‑op businesses across the UK.
Co-op values and principles posters
Related topic: Membership | Resource type: PosterCo-ops across the world are based on shared values and principles. These colourful posters are a great reminder.