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Webinar: The basics of membership engagement
This webinar will introduce the key concepts surrounding membership.
Webinar: Top ten tips for marketing your co-op
We all know that marketing is important, but where do you start? Watch this webinar from our marketing team – for those new to promoting your co-op.
Why is risk management important?
Introduction
Effective risk management provides an early warning system for organisations in an uncertain environment. There are many benefits of effective risk management, including:
The…
Governance
Report
Co-operatives UK strategy 2022-26
Co-operatives UK's strategy outlines priorities from 2022 to 2026 inclusive.
Co-operatives UK
Webinar
Is starting a co-op right for you? (webinar – 9 Feb)
Content by Business Support for Co-ops
Discover co-ops – their purpose and benefits. And find out if your business idea suits the co-op model…
Business planning
Template policy / document
Whistleblowing, safeguarding and complaints policies
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 how to raise concerns.
Co-operatives UK
Webinar
How co-ops can empower communities (webinar)
Content by Business Support for Co-ops
An opportunity for groups across the Lancaster district and beyond to discover the power of co-ops to strengthen communities.
Business planning
Policy briefing
Open letter to the Adebowale Commission on Social Investment
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 their final report
Policy campaigns
Webinar
Platform co-ops – your route to an ethical digital business in Scotland (webinar)
Content by Business Support for Co-ops
An opportunity to discover how platform co‑ops can put power and profits in the hands of service providers, rather than tech giants.
Business planning
Webinar
Is starting a co-op right for you? (webinar – 19 Jan)
Content by Business Support for Co-ops
Discover co-ops – their purpose and benefits. And find out if your business idea suits the co-op model…
Co-op development
Webinar
Freelancers unite! The power of co-ops and joint working (webinar)
Content by Business Support for Co-ops
Hear from three speakers – all either existing freelancers or previously freelancers – who have used the co-op model to benefit their work and security.
Business planning
Extending opportunity, wealth and freedom through co-operatives
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 December 2021).
Policy campaigns
Webinar
Is starting a co-op right for you? (webinar – 7 Dec)
Content by Business Support for Co-ops
Discover co-ops – their purpose and benefits. And find out if your business idea suits the co-op model…
Business planning
Webinar
Platform co-ops – your route to an ethical digital business (webinar)
Content by Business Support for Co-ops
Discover how platform co-ops can put power and profits in the hands of service providers, rather than tech giants.
Business planning
Sociocracy in co-operative organisations
Introduction
Sociocracy, also known as dynamic governance, is a values-based governance system centered on the concept of equal voice (every member heard). Growing in popularity in the co-operative…