Resources
All resources
Filters
Harnessing mutuality
Related topic: Policy campaigns | Resource type: Policy briefingPolicy solutions for mutuals: proposals and impact
Co-op Fortnight resources 2021
Related topic: What is a co-op? | Resource type: ToolkitContent by Co-op Fortnight
Co-op Fortnight 2021 is a chance to engage and showcase your members. Help us encourage more people to #JoinACoop.
The Community Shares Handbook
Content by Community Shares
1. Introduction to community shares
This Handbook sets out guidance for societies and practitioners who provide advice on community shares, a term used to describe the…
Platform co‑ops – a primer
Resource type: Leaflet / GuideContent by Unfound
A brief overview of what a platform co‑op is and isn't.
Essential Company Secretary
Related topic: GovernanceThis guide is for co-operatives registered under the Companies Act 2006.
The Companies Act 2006 dispensed with the requirement for private limited companies to appoint a…
The Essential Society Secretary
Related topic: GovernanceIntroduction
For societies registered under the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014.
Every society must have a secretary who is the main person responsible in…
Terms and Conditions of Registration
Resource type: Template policy / documentThis document sets out what you can expect in your dealings with Co-operatives UK and what you can do if you believe that service standards are not being met. It also sets out our…
Give a Little Something social media graphics
Related topic: Marketing & communications | Resource type: GraphicsRetail co-ops across the UK are working together to support food banks and campaign against food injustice.
At a glance guide to Practitioners Forum 2020
Related topic: Event | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideContent by Practitioners Forum
A quick guide to the Practitioners Forum 2020 sessions.
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.
Parliamentary briefing - February 2014
Related topic: Policy campaigns | Resource type: Policy briefingA briefing to provide MPs and Peers with a concise overview of the legislative reforms for co-operatives making their way through Parliament (Co-operative and Community Benefit…
Unincorporated co‑operative – model rules
Related topic: Business planning | Resource type: Template policy / documentThese rules are suitable for a co-operative that has decided not to incorporate.
Latest updates from our board
Related topic: Co-operatives UK | Resource type: MinutesTo ensure transparency and enable member scrutiny we publish summaries from our board's most recent discussions and decisions.
Naming your co-op
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideWhat's in a name? There are legal requirements for choosing and using the name of your co-operative. Read our in depth guides.
Farmer co-operation in the UK: Opportunities for the industry
Related topic: ResearchThis report for Co-operatives UK from the Royal Agricultural University includes insights into UK farmers’ current views on co‑operation – and highlights the potential benefits of…
Environmental impacts – getting started
Related topic: Climate action | Resource type: ToolkitIf your organisation has never formally thought about the environmental impacts you might have, then this tool will help you understand what you need to consider.