Resources

Read and download our guide to handling safeguarding issues.

Download the reports and templates from the Members' Money project which reviewed how withdrawable share capital (WSC) is being used as a form of funding by Retail Societies and…

"Not through competition but co-operation of each, the people's strength." Our Co-operate video is inspired by co-ops across the UK. 

The Community Shares Unit is working with Big Society Capital (BSC) to direct co‑operative and community enterprises towards a range of SITR support resources.

This guide will help your co-op navigate the new GDPR regulations around data protection with regards to member and customer data.

This guide explains the basic performance management process, offers helpful tools and provides hints and tips on how to deal with under-performance issues if you work in a…

Our policy paper maps out how co-operatives could and should feature in Scotland's emerging community wealth building agenda.

Our gender pay gap reporting guide explains what organisations need to do in order to meet their legal obligations and suggests steps to improve overall gender pay gap. 

The Equity Match Request Form associated with the Community Shares Booster Programme.

Our practical guide for individuals who are being made redundant features useful contact information for further support.   

A guide to the responsibilities of a co-operative chair - and the skills required to be effective in the role.

This framework helps co‑operatives report more effectively - providing members with the information that matters to them. 

A simple, one‑page diagram, quickly and easily explaining what to include in your narrative reporting to highlight your co‑op difference. 

Simply Legal is a guide with all you need to know about legal forms and organisational types for co‑operatives and community owned enterprises.

A template to record consent for Directors joining the board of your co-op.

This document outlines the benefits available to co-ops that subscribe to our HR Package