Resources

Co-operatives UK monitors a range of data sources to provide the most comprehensive intelligence available on the UK co-operative sector

Read our handy guide, which explains in simple terms what a co‑op is (and why they're so great).

So it's your first day at a co-op and there's so much to learn.  But what even is a co-op?  

When registering a new co‑op you need governing documents. These are different depending on the legal form your co-op takes. We have a range of model rules available which you can…

This paper sets out Co-operatives UK’s position in response to the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies (Environmentally Sustainable Investment) Bill, also known as the…

Co-operatives UK is writing to the new Prime Minister urging immediate action to help co-operatives through the energy price shock and economic crisis.

The purpose of this guidance is to support societies to use community shares to improve their solvency as part of their response and recovery to the current Covid-19 crisis. 

This paper responds to the Prime Minister’s call for proposals for how civil society, community groups and social enterprise can be supported to contribute to ‘levelling up’ and…

Coming back to work after a period of extended leave can be daunting and this guidance will help those returning feel more comfortable.

A summary of Co-operatives UK's taxation policy, bringing it line with the requirements for the Fair Tax Mark.

Presented by BBC broadcaster Elizabeth Alker, More Than a Shop welcomes guests with something new and radical to say about the big issues of our day and doing business the right…

This short paper makes four co‑op ‘offers’ to everyone working for a more sustainable and just future.

During the Covid-19 pandemic, we’ve seen some inspirational stories of co‑operation. For Co-op Fortnight 2020, we collected just a few of those inspiring stories from co‑operatives…

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. 

Speaking up for our planet: turning talk into action explores climate change and climate justice. 

Health and safety managers from three large retail co-operatives share their expert health and safety knowledge in this hour-long webinar on dealing with COVID-19 on retail…