Resources

Discover co-ops – their purpose and benefits. And find out if your business idea suits the co-op model…

An opportunity for groups across the Lancaster district and beyond to discover the power of co-ops to strengthen communities.

An opportunity to discover how platform co‑ops can put power and profits in the hands of service providers, rather than tech giants.

Hear from three speakers – all either existing freelancers or previously freelancers – who have used the co-op model to benefit their work and security.

Discover co-ops – their purpose and benefits. And find out if your business idea suits the co-op model…

Discover how platform co-ops can put power and profits in the hands of service providers, rather than tech giants.

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…

This document invites institutions to join Co‑operatives UK and our partnership of anchor institutional investors, to grow the thriving community shares market via investment in…

These rules are suitable for a co-operative that has decided not to incorporate.

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…

An initial report from Amanah Advisors on the potential for community share offers to be recognised as Shariah compliant. 

Published annually, the Co‑operative Economy Report reveals turnover, membership and employee figures for thousands of co‑op businesses across the UK. 

Published in February 2019, this report outlines the conditions necessary for platform co‑operatives to become viable alternatives to Big Tech corporations.

The Community Shares Unit is working with Big Society Capital (BSC) to direct co‑operative and community enterprises towards a range of SITR support resources.

This report summarises the lessons learned from a two year nationwide action research programme of Community Economic Development (CED). It will be of practical interest to…

Investing in community shares is a simple, direct and engaging way of supporting businesses that serve your community.