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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.
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.
Co-operatives UK logos
Related topic: Co-operatives UK | Resource type: GraphicsHere you'll find a selection of Co-operatives UK logos, in a range of formats.
List of questions for government energy price survey
Related topic: Business planning | Resource type: ResearchThis resource relates to the government energy survey which closes on 23.55pm on 30 October (2022).
Engaging Gen Z through leveraging co-operative values
Related topic: Research | Resource type: ResearchMasters student in Creative Advertising Strategy at Manchester Metropolitan University, Rachael Radford undertook a research project to determine how co-operatives can engage more…
Ready for what's next
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: Policy briefingThis short paper offers national and local policymakers optimistic and practical options for addressing the economic and environmental challenges that lie ahead. It draws on…
Give a Little Something social media graphics
Related topic: Marketing & communications | Resource type: GraphicsRetail co-ops across the UK are working together to support food banks and campaign against food injustice.
Social media template policies
Related topic: Marketing & communications | Resource type: Template policy / documentMember content
Social media is a great way to promote your co-op and connect with members and customers. But it's a good idea to ensure all members of your co-op are aware what they can and…
Marketing audit and strategy templates
Related topic: Marketing & communications | Resource type: Template policy / documentMember content
So you need to write a marketing strategy but where do you start?
Open data
Related topic: Research | Resource type: ResearchCo-operatives UK monitors a range of data sources to provide the most comprehensive intelligence available on the UK co-operative sector
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.
Employee and worker ownership recovery strategy paper
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: Policy briefingRead our policy paper setting out why city regions should include measures to support the creation of employee and worker owned businesses.
Including societies in COVID-19 insolvency reforms
Related topic: Covid-19 | Resource type: Policy briefingThis paper sets out why and how co‑operative and community benefit societies (‘societies’) should be included in the reforms of UK insolvency law announced by government on 28…
Covid-19 and co-operatives
Related topic: Covid-19 | Resource type: Policy briefingOur early analysis of the impact of Covid-19 on co-operatives alongside an identification of gaps in support and asks of government.
Platform Co-operatives – solving the Capital Conundrum
Related topic: Fundraising | Resource type: ReportContent by Unfound
Published in February 2019, this report outlines the conditions necessary for platform co‑operatives to become viable alternatives to Big Tech corporations.
Co-operative development and the client
Related topic: Research | Resource type: ResearchAlex Lawrie, of Somerset Co‑operative Services CIC, provides ‘an exploration of trust, networking and professional practice amongst social movement activists in the solidarity…