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Supporting co-operative growth locally
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: Policy briefingThis 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.
Community Ownership Fund: Maximising impact through Community Shares
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: Policy briefingContent by Community Shares
This paper focuses on why and how the Community Ownership Fund can utilise the Community Shares financing model.
Scottish manifesto asks
Related topic: Policy campaigns | Resource type: Policy briefingAhead 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…
Template letters: Save Social Investment Tax Relief (SITR)
Resource type: Template policy / documentContent by Community Shares
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.
Harnessing mutuality
Related topic: Policy campaigns | Resource type: Policy briefingPolicy solutions for mutuals: proposals and impact
Terms and Conditions of Registration
Resource type: Template policy / documentThis 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…
Parliamentary briefing - February 2014
Related topic: Policy campaigns | Resource type: Policy briefingA 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…
Unincorporated co‑operative – model rules
Related topic: Business planning | Resource type: Template policy / documentThese rules are suitable for a co-operative that has decided not to incorporate.
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?
1 Million Owners
Related topic: Policy campaigns | Resource type: Policy briefingContent by #1MillionOwners
Our #1MillionOwners campaign calls for government to invest in worker and employee ownership.
Model governing documents
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: Template policy / documentWhen registering a new co‑op you need governing documents. These are different depending on the legal form your co-op takes. We have a range of model rules available which you can…
Green Shares Bill: our position
Related topic: Policy campaigns | Resource type: Policy briefingThis paper sets out Co-operatives UK’s position in response to the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies (Environmentally Sustainable Investment) Bill, also known as the…
Community co‑operation in the Covid‑19 recovery
Related topic: Policy campaigns | Resource type: Policy briefingThis paper responds to the Prime Minister’s call for proposals for how civil society, community groups and social enterprise can be supported to contribute to ‘levelling up’ and…
Returning to work after furlough - editable template
Related topic: HR & Culture | Resource type: Template policy / documentComing back to work after a period of extended leave can be daunting and this guidance will help those returning feel more comfortable.
We are the rebuilders - download
Related topic: Policy campaigns | Resource type: Policy briefingThis short paper makes four co‑op ‘offers’ to everyone working for a more sustainable and just future.