Step 4 – get in touch

If you've started the step-by-step process – and have read all of the relevant information – but still have questions, you can get in touch using the form below.

What do you need help with?

Please ensure you have read the information relating to this topic

For ways to access finance and funding for your co‑op see Step 3: Financing your co‑op
For business plans see Step 4: Create a business plan.
For co‑op legal forms, types and governing documents see Step 5: Choose a co‑op structure.

Make an enquiry

Before contacting us, please make sure you have read the information available in the start a co‑op: step-by-step tool.

However, if you have a specific question that's stopping your progress, please get in touch using the form below.

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Co-operatives UK has the following support available

Our Business Support for Co-ops programme offers tailored support for start-up co-ops
You can apply to get support with a communty share offer.
Find out about upcoming support for platform co-ops.

Alternatively you can

Contact the Co-operatives UK advice team.
Contact a co-op practitioner.

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