Resources

Co-operatives UK is committed to the highest standards of openness and accountability. Our Whistleblowing, Safeguarding and Complaints policies explain the process we follow and…

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…

As part of the Sociocracy in co‑operative organisations resource, you can access these editable templates.

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.

This short paper is an offer to work in partnership with local leaders who have clear policy objectives to support co-op growth in their area. 

This paper focuses on why and how the Community Ownership Fund can utilise the Community Shares financing model.

Ahead of the Scottish parliamentary elections in May 2021, Co-operatives UK has created a document outlining four national programmes that, if implemented, will deliver a more…

Download these template letters for societies that have run or are planning to run community share offers, or for individuals who have invested in community share offers.

Policy solutions for mutuals: proposals and impact

This document sets out what you can expect in your dealings with Co-operatives UK and what you can do if you believe that service standards are not being met. It also sets out our…

A briefing to provide MPs and Peers with a concise overview of the legislative reforms for co-operatives making their way through Parliament (Co-operative and Community Benefit…

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