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Help us promote the National Youth Summit
Resource type: ToolkitThe National Youth Summit is a FREE event bringing together leaders, change-makers and creators to empower young people through the principles of co-operation. Helps us spread the…
Business Support for Co-ops promotional resources
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: ToolkitLogos and resources to promote the Business Support for Co-ops programme.
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.
Business Support – help for your co-op: Application guidance
Content by Business support for co-ops
Introduction Help for your co-op is a business support programme for existing co-ops that have been incorporated and trading for more than 18 months and submitted financial…
Business Support – convert to a co-op: Application guidance
Content by Business support for co-ops
Introduction
This support is for organisations aiming to convert to co-op within the next 12 months.
To be eligible for this programme you must be an organisation that has…
Business Support – start your co-op: Application guidance
Related topic: Business planningContent by Business support for co-ops
IntroductionStart a co-op is a business support programme for people wanting to launch their own co-op. To be eligible for this programme you must fall into one of the following…
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-op Fortnight resources 2022
Related topic: What is a co-op? | Resource type: ToolkitContent by Co-op Fortnight
Raise awareness of co‑ops by being part of our annual Co‑op Fortnight campaign, taking place this year from Monday 20 June to Sunday 3 July 2022.
Booster Fund application preview questions
Resource type: Application guidanceContent by Booster Fund
Preview questions for the Booster Fund application form.
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.
Sociocracy in co-operative organisations
Introduction
Sociocracy, also known as dynamic governance, is a values-based governance system centered on the concept of equal voice (every member heard). Growing in popularity…
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.
Co-op Economy Report 2021
Related topic: What is a co-op? | Resource type: ReportThe 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…
Community Shares Practitioner Training Guide 2021
Related topic: Finance | Resource type: Application guidanceContent 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 Standard Mark Assessment Framework
Related topic: Finance | Resource type: ToolkitContent by Community Shares
The Community Shares Standard Mark is awarded to community share offers that meet national standards of best practice.
Empowering Places Interim Report
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: ReportContent by Empowering Places
Empowering Places aims to build more resilient communities by supporting community businesses to provide benefits and opportunities for local people.