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 with corporation tax, mutual trading and audit requirements.

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3.1 Financing your co‑op

Content by Business support for co-ops
Just like any other business, co‑ops need finance for a range of activities and materials. This is particularly so at the start‑up stage, and also as the business looks to grow and change.   

Finance Toolkit

A comprehensive toolkit of resources for co‑ops, helping them understand their accounting and financial reporting requirements under the Co‑operatives and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014.   

Narrative Reporting

We've a narrative reporting framework to help co‑operatives report to their members in a more meaningful way. The framework offers guidance on one of the most important aspects of running a successful co‑operative organisation.  

Start a new co‑op

Looking to start a co‑op? Here you can access a step by step guide to starting a co‑op and register your co‑op with our online registration tool. You can apply for business support to get your new start-up off the ground in the best way possible. And…

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