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

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.

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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.

Contact Package

Our Contact Package – exclusively available to members of Co‑operatives UK – provides access to the best support from leading advisers on co‑operative governance, finance, HR, health and safety and membership.

Start a new co‑op

Want to start a co-operative? Co-operatives UK can help you turn your idea into a fair, democratic and successful business. Use our step-by-step guide to test your idea, choose the right co-op structure, create your business plan and register your…

Dissolution or cancellation? Guidance for solvent societies

Co-operatives are more resilient than other forms of business, but there are still a number of reasons why a co-operative may need to cease trading. This page outlines the relevant options and next steps for co-operatives and community benefit…