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Retrofit co-operatives: A report for policymakers
Related topic: Policy campaigns | Resource type: ReportWith housing accounting for 18% of UK greenhouse gas emissions, the need for policymakers to realise the value of retrofit hubs has never been more crucial.
Green jobs: A case for co-operative growth
Related topic: Policy campaigns | Resource type: ReportWe're calling on the next government to implement a strategy to unlock rapid co-operative growth, with the potential to create at least 70,000 good green jobs.
Co-operatives UK Board elections
Related topic: Co-operatives UK | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideOn this page you'll find a range of useful resources for prospective Board members ahead of the 2024 elections.
Co-operative and Mutual Economy 2023
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: ReportOur ground-breaking Co-operative and Mutual Economy 2023 report presents a compelling case for harnessing the full potential of co-operatives and mutuals in the UK.
Scottish Policy Summit - the results
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: ReportThe Scottish Policy Summit brought co-operatives together to identify needs and opportunities ahead of a major government review of how to support co-operative growth.
Report: Can the North West be a Green Energy Superpower?
Related topic: Climate action | Resource type: ReportRead a report from the North West Green Energy Task Force on potential renewable capacity and co-operative models of ownership.
Annual reports
Related topic: Co-operatives UK | Resource type: ReportRead and download Co-operatives UK's latest annual report and financial statements.
Community shares report 2023: Communities doing it for themselves
Related topic: Business planning | Resource type: ReportContent by Community Shares
It has been a decade since the Community Shares Unit launched in 2012 with over £210 million raised using this unique form of finance.
Report: Offering Hope to Future Generations
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: ReportNew report ‘Offering Hope to New Generations’ outlines ways how a chronic lack of awareness is damaging the ability of co-operatives to provide answers to social issues faced by…
Co-operatives UK strategy 2022-26
Related topic: Co-operatives UK | Resource type: ReportCo-operatives UK's strategy outlines priorities from 2022 to 2026 inclusive.
The Community Shares Booster Fund brochure
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideContent 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…
Understanding a maturing community shares market
Related topic: Community shares | Resource type: ReportContent by Community Shares
Understanding a maturing community shares market is the most comprehensive report ever published on the community shares sector – funded by Power to Change and Community Shares…
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…
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.
Shariah compliance for community shares
Related topic: Community shares | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideContent by Community Shares
An initial report from Amanah Advisors on the potential for community share offers to be recognised as Shariah compliant.
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?