Great resources and advice services for Co‑operatives UK members

Here you’ll find resources and advice that co‑operatives and community benefit societies will find particularly useful. For any advice, training or expert consultancy you need, but can't find here or by searching our site, please get in touch.

Co-operative governance and finance

• Guide to good governance – An overview of good governance (how to run a successful co‑operative). This guide covers people and performance; policies and processes; rules and regulations – and more.
• Governance support – We’re here to help, with a comprehensive range of governance support that includes our Governing Document Review, Board Effectiveness Review, director appraisals, risk management and more. Member pricing for all paid‑for advice, training and consultancy ensures Co‑operatives UK members enjoy high quality services at incredible value.
• Flexible governance, finance, HR and legal support – Our member-only Contact Package, priced at just £300+VAT, provides access to the best support from leading advisers on co-op governance, finance, membership and more.
• Finance toolkit – A comprehensive set of resources to help co‑operatives understand their accounting and financial reporting requirements.
• Co-op friendly accountants – A list of accountants with specific experience of working with co‑operatives. 

Role-specific co-operative advice and guides

We’ve guides, resources and toolkits specifically for co‑operative directors and co‑operative secretaries.

• Guide for co-operative society secretary – For co‑operatives registered under the Co‑operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014.
• Guide for company secretary – For co‑operatives registered under the Companies Act 2006.
• Directors toolkit – A comprehensive set of resources for directors.

Annual General Meeting

Running an AGM can be daunting. We’ve put together some valuable resources which can all be accessed here.

HR support for co-operatives

Exclusive to Co‑operatives UK members, we offer a dedicated and comprehensive HR package of support to help your co‑operative be both legally compliant and a great place to work. Priced from £1,200+VAT per year, it covers general advice and support; rewards and benefits; representation and advocacy; policy reviews and more. Our Contact Package, at £300+VAT, can also be used to deliver HR support and advice.

Training for co-operatives

Courses cover HR, business planning, AGMs, role‑specific training and more. Co‑operatives UK members save at least 20% on non‑member prices. See our events calendar. If you require bespoke in‑house training, get in touch.    

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