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Co‑operatives UK advice team
Support for your co‑op
We provide expert support in governance, HR, finance, marketing, membership strategy and co-operative development. Browse our extensive library of online resources, blogs and information and get in touch for bespoke support and training.
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Great resources and advice services for Co-operatives UK members
We've put together a range of resources that our members tell us are of most value.
Contact Package
Our Contact Package - exclusively available to members of Co-operatives UK - provides access to the best support from leading advisers on co-op governance, finance, HR, health and safety and membership.
Tailored HR advice
As specialists in employment law, we offer a range of HR services, outside of the HR package. Our HR advice includes a range of audits and advocacy services, from reviewing your organisational design to handling settlements,…
Governance support
From worker-owned co-ops to major high street retailers to community pubs, our advice team know the co-operative sector inside out. Our advice is often a fraction of the cost of other advisers and because we're owned by our members, all…
Funding support and co‑op development
As part of our mission to grow the co-operative economy, we work with partners and funders to deliver co-op support programmes. We help new co-ops to set up through The Hive; provide sector specific support for tech and platform co-ops through…
Directors toolkit
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The directors toolkit is a comprehensive series of resources for inducting directors onto a co-operative board. This page contains downloads of the editable elements.
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Governance
Good governance is critical to the success of a co-operative. It supports the governing body to create and maintain a strong and sustainable business that meets the needs of its…
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Finance advice and support
This section aims to give co‑operatives a range of expert advice and resources to improve their financial management. From guidance on reporting standards to information to help you…
4 years 3 months
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Training events
We provide expert training in key areas from governance and finance to HR and membership. Can't see what you need? We deliver bespoke, in-house training catered to individual members' needs. Get in…
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Contact us
How can Co‑operatives UK help your business?
4 years 2 months
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Annual general meetings (AGM) guide – in-depth
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This is a more in-depth guide into preparing and staging a successful AGM.
4 years 9 months
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The Co-operative Bank: Free everyday community banking*
Content by Business Support for Co-ops
The Co‑operative Bank offers everyday community banking* to co‑operatives through the Community Directplus Current Account – an ethical way to bank for free.
4 years 2 months