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Naming your co-op
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideWhat's in a name? There are legal requirements for choosing and using the name of your co-operative. Read our in depth guides.
Governance wheel
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: GraphicsThe governance wheel depicts the key areas of governance that should be in place within a thriving co-operative business.
Revive and thrive: Why co‑ops are pivotal to a fairer, stronger Scotland
Related topic: Policy campaigns | Resource type: ReportThis report highlights the success of co‑ops in helping Scots weather the Covid‑19 storm and makes six recommendations for Scottish government to act on, now and after the next…
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.
Impact Reports
Related topic: Co-operatives UK | Resource type: ReportThe Impact Report is a snapshot of what Co-operatives UK has achieved together with its members each year.
Co-op welcome pack
Related topic: Membership | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideSo it's your first day at a co-op and there's so much to learn. But what even is a co-op?
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…
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.
Co-operatives UK AGM resources
Related topic: Co-operatives UKThe AGM is a fantastic opportunity for our members to ask the questions that matter to your co-op. It’s an opportunity to help shape our future and vote on resolutions.
WEBINAR: Health and safety on the shopfloor, now and post-lockdown [15 June]
Related topic: Covid-19 | Resource type: WebinarHealth and safety managers from three large retail co-operatives share their expert health and safety knowledge in this hour-long webinar on dealing with COVID-19 on retail…
Co-op values and principles posters
Related topic: Membership | Resource type: PosterCo-ops across the world are based on shared values and principles. These colourful posters are a great reminder.
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.
EST Letter for Co‑operatives UK: Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill
Related topic: Policy campaigns | Resource type: Policy briefingLetter to Co‑operatives UK regarding the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill.
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…