Resources

Incredibly, some 3,000 people, from across the Scottish Highlands and beyond, raised an incredible £2.6 million which enabled the planning and development of GlenWyivs distillery –…

In this submission we sought to influence the mission and governance of the new South of Scotland Enterprise Agency.

Bristol Wood Recycling Project collects tonnes of good quality timber from construction yards and other businesses around the city that would otherwise be wasted.

Our representation to government in 2018 sought to remove punitive taxes paid by a segment of housing co-operatives.

"Not through competition but co-operation of each, the people's strength." Our Co-operate video is inspired by co-ops across the UK. 

The Community Shares Unit is working with Big Society Capital (BSC) to direct co‑operative and community enterprises towards a range of SITR support resources.

Our policy paper maps out how co-operatives could and should feature in Scotland's emerging community wealth building agenda.

The Equity Match Request Form associated with the Community Shares Booster Programme.

The short paper sets the necessary safeguards to protect co-operatives during the Brexit process.

Investing in community shares is a simple, direct and engaging way of supporting businesses that serve your community.

Read our vision for how co-operatives can help create a better post-Brexit Britain.

Our guide to forming a music teachers' co-operative references various booklets and fact sheets published by Co-operatives UK and the Musicians’ Union and draws upon David…

This report, released in 2015, summarises the views of the groups involved in the Energy Mentoring Programme run by Co-operatives UK's Community Shares Unit. It and highlights the…

So what exactly is a co-op?  Watch our short animation and share with your friends!

Community Shares: Inside the Market Report 2015