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Whistleblowing, safeguarding and complaints policies
Related topic: Co-operatives UK | Resource type: Template policy / documentCo-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 co-ops can empower communities (webinar)
Related topic: Business planning | Resource type: WebinarContent 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.
Open letter to the Adebowale Commission on Social Investment
Related topic: Policy campaigns | Resource type: Policy briefingCo-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…
Platform co-ops – your route to an ethical digital business in Scotland (webinar)
Related topic: Business planning | Resource type: WebinarContent 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.
Freelancers unite! The power of co-ops and joint working (webinar)
Related topic: Business planning | Resource type: WebinarContent 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.
Extending opportunity, wealth and freedom through co-operatives
Related topic: Policy campaignsThis 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…
Is starting a co-op right for you? (webinar – 7 Dec)
Related topic: Business planning | Resource type: WebinarContent 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…
Platform co-ops – your route to an ethical digital business (webinar)
Related topic: Business planning | Resource type: WebinarContent 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.
The race to net zero: The role of co-ops in driving climate action post-COP26
Related topic: Climate action | Resource type: ReportAhead 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.
Union-Coops:UK Manifesto Worker Co-op Council Response
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: Policy briefingCo-operatives UK and its Worker Co-operative Council warmly welcome the launch of the Union-Coops:UK initiative.
Ready for what's next
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: Policy briefingThis short paper offers national and local policymakers optimistic and practical options for addressing the economic and environmental challenges that lie ahead. It draws on…
Charities Bill Letter to Baroness Barran
Related topic: Policy campaigns | Resource type: Policy briefingWe have written to Baroness Barran MBE asking for three small amendments to the Charities Bill that could make a massive difference for community ownership.
Hosting an online AGM (video)
Related topic: Covid-19 | Resource type: WebinarMember content
This webinar addresses the likelihood that the majority of AGM's will take place either online or as a hybrid event in 2021.
Supporting co-operative growth locally
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: Policy briefingThis 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.
Community Ownership Fund: Maximising impact through Community Shares
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: Policy briefingContent by Community Shares
This paper focuses on why and how the Community Ownership Fund can utilise the Community Shares financing model.
Scottish manifesto asks
Related topic: Policy campaigns | Resource type: Policy briefingAhead 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…