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Sociocracy in co-operative organisations – editable templates
As part of the Sociocracy in co‑operative organisations resource, you can access these editable templates.
Governance
Report
The race to net zero: The role of co-ops in driving climate action post-COP26
Ahead of the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, Co-operatives UK commissioned research into the climate activity of co-ops in the UK and what support was needed.
Climate action
Research
Engaging Gen Z through leveraging co-operative values
Masters student in Creative Advertising Strategy at Manchester Metropolitan University, Rachael Radford undertook a research project to determine how co-operatives can engage more young people, by…
Research
Leaflet / Guide
The Community Shares Booster Fund brochure
Content by Community Shares
This document invites institutions to join Co‑operatives UK and our partnership of anchor institutional investors, to grow the thriving community shares market via investment in the Booster Fund.
Co-op development
Policy briefing
Union-Coops:UK Manifesto Worker Co-op Council Response
Co-operatives UK and its Worker Co-operative Council warmly welcome the launch of the Union-Coops:UK initiative.
Co-op development
Policy briefing
Ready for what's next
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 promising new data from…
Co-op development
Report
Co-op Economy Report 2021
The Co-op Economy Report 2021 reveals that co-op businesses are more resilient to the economic devastation caused by Covid prompting a call for more government investment led by CEO of The Co-op,…
What is a co-op?
Policy briefing
Charities Bill Letter to Baroness Barran
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.
Policy campaigns
Webinar
Hosting an online AGM (video)
This webinar addresses the likelihood that the majority of AGM's will take place either online or as a hybrid event in 2021.
Covid-19
Policy briefing
Supporting co-operative growth locally
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.
Co-op development
Webinar
Webinar: Creating a more diverse and inclusive culture for your co-op
Re-cap of Jenny Holgrove's session on creating a more diverse and inclusive culture for your co-op. This recording is intended only for members of Co-operatives UK or non-members who paid to attend…
Governance
Leaflet / Guide
Ramadan Engagement Pack
This helpful guide produced by our largest members The Co-op, explains what Ramadan is and how co-op leaders can support Muslim colleagues during this holy month.
HR & Culture
Policy briefing
Community Ownership Fund: Maximising impact through Community Shares
Content by Community Shares
This paper focuses on why and how the Community Ownership Fund can utilise the Community Shares financing model.
Co-op development
Application guidance
Community Shares Practitioner Training Guide 2021
Content by Community Shares
An overview of the Community Shares Practitioner Training Programme 2021. Includes details on the workshops and follow up accreditation and assessment process.
Community shares
Policy briefing
Scottish manifesto asks
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 inclusive and…
Policy campaigns
Webinar
Webinar: Getting your co-op to embrace coaching
Co-operatives UK's Head of Culture, Jenny Holsgrove, hosts this one hour webinar for co-ops to better understand the benefits of coaching to improve working relationships and productivity. The webinar…