Support for your co‑operative

In this section

• Most valued advice and resources

  We've put together a range of resources that our members tell us are of most value.
• Governance advice and support

  Unlock expert guidance to ensure good governance for your co-operative. We work with businesses of all sizes and sectors, ensuring accountability, transparency and effective decision-making.
• HR advice and support

  Specialist HR services tailored for co-operatives, helping you manage people, policies and compliance while upholding co-operative values.
• Membership advice

  Access guidance to recruit, engage and retain members, build effective strategies and strengthen co-operative membership structures.
• Finance

  Trusted guidance on reporting, tax, audit and mutual trading to help co-operatives meet financial requirements and plan confidently.
• Community shares

  Sector-leading expertise in community shares, providing best practice standards, advice and support through the Community Shares Booster Fund.
• Local Power Plan and co-operatives

  Find out what opportunities the government's Local Power Plan offers for co-operative growth and community-owned energy, and what we can do to help.
• Funding support and co-op development

  We deliver a number of programmes to offer support for new and existing co-operatives, working with partners and funders.
• Marketing and communications

  Practical tools and tailored advice to develop branding, campaigns and inclusive communications that showcase your co-operative effectively.
• Practitioners directory

  A directory of practitioners offering a range of expert services for new-start co-operatives, existing co-operatives and businesses looking to convert to co-operatives.