Resources

Read our joint prospectus – created by the mutuals and co-operatives trade associations – calling on the next government to create a meaningful covenant between mutuals and…

Watch this online panel discussion on Black History Month and the co-operative movement – how it started and what it means for us trying to tell the co-op story fairly.

We set out how – with the right policies in place – co‑operatives will deliver a more inclusive, responsible, wellbeing-enhancing economy.

The Scottish Policy Summit brought co-operatives together to identify needs and opportunities ahead of a major government review of how to support co-operative growth.

Ahead 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.

This briefing is intended to inform discussion and debate at the forthcoming Scottish Policy Summit (1 pm – 4.30 pm, 19 April at Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh). This summit brings…

A response from the Community Shares Unit, led by Co-operatives UK in partnership with Locality and Plunkett Foundation, on the Consultation on the English portion of dormant…

We are lobbying government to extend employee buyout tax reliefs to include worker co-op buyouts. 

A short paper, produced for the Labour Party Conference (2022) which presents new evidence and insights on the huge potential for co-operatives to contribute to a stronger, fairer…

Co-operatives UK has written to Lord Victor Adebowale, Chair of the Adebowale Commission on Social Investment, congratulating him and fellow commissioners on the publication of…

This briefing was provided to Members of Parliament in advance of the Westminster Hall Debate on the ‘Contribution of co-operatives and mutuals to the economy and public life’ (14…

Co-operatives UK and its Worker Co-operative Council warmly welcome the launch of the Union-Coops:UK initiative.

This short paper offers national and local policymakers optimistic and practical options for addressing the economic and environmental challenges that lie ahead. It draws on…

We have written to Baroness Barran MBE asking for three small amendments to the Charities Bill that could make a massive difference for community ownership.