Resources

Co-operatives UK's strategy outlines priorities for the next three years

Each year the Co-operative Bank provides a report to Co-operatives UK demonstrating their commitment to the co-operative values and principles. 

Ahead 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.

The 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…

Empowering Places aims to build more resilient communities by supporting community businesses to provide benefits and opportunities for local people.  

To ensure transparency and enable member scrutiny we publish summaries from our board's most recent discussions and decisions.

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…

This 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…

The Impact Report  is a snapshot of what Co-operatives UK has achieved together with its members each year

Read and download Co-operatives UK's latest annual report and financial statements.

The 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. 

Published annually, the Co‑operative Economy Report reveals turnover, membership and employee figures for thousands of co‑op businesses across the UK. 

Published in February 2019, this report outlines the conditions necessary for platform co‑operatives to become viable alternatives to Big Tech corporations.

Community Economic Development (CED) gives people the opportunity to meaningfully shape the economy where they live. It enables those living, working and doing business in an area…

This paper aims to locate platform co‑ops – or co‑operative platforms – within the co‑operative sector and the wider digital economy, and explore how the International Co‑operative…

Read updates on key decisions made at Co-operatives UK Board meetings.