Convert an existing business to a co-op

Converting to co-operative ownership

The most common forms of conversion are:

• Community buy-outs – where key assets and enterprises are taken into the ownership of the local community, or a community of interest.
• Employee buy-outs – where ownership of a business is transferred to its employees. Find out if you are eligible for support to help with your conversion.
• Charity conversions – where traditional charities convert into democratically-owned charitable organisations, often using community shares. Contact our advice team for help with this.