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We’re all about helping co-operatives – from established businesses to new-starts – be the best they can be. Become a member Log in The National Youth Summit brings together young people, leaders, change-makers and creators to empower the younger generation through co‑operation. Featured content Co-op Congress 2024 Content by Co-op Congress Help build a fairer economy at Co-op Congress 2024 by sharing ideas, gaining inspiration and taking action. This year’s conference boasts a packed programme with dynamic speakers covering the topics that collectively we need to explore. Co-op Fortnight 2024 Content by Co-op Fortnight Get involved in Co‑op Fortnight 2024 from Monday 24 June to Sunday 7 July. Member consultation: Help decide our policy priorities Ahead of Co-op Congress, Co‑operatives UK is inviting members to consult on policy priorities as we look ahead to the next general election and beyond. A once in a generation opportunity to change co-operative law Government has asked the Law Commission to conduct a wholesale examination of co-operative law. is now working with members and partners to influence this important review. Blog: Co-operatives and thriving communities everywhere Ahead of the local elections, in this blog from our Policy and Development Lead, James Wright, we look at how co‑operatives help communities everywhere to thrive, from inner cities to remote islands. 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. Latest news Image and Crowdfunder join forces to launch ‘go green’ fund for community businesses Content by Community Shares Co-operative and community benefit societies can apply for grant funding to match community shares investment for measures to increase energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. 2 weeks 5 days News item Image Co‑op Hackathon 2024 projects announced Content by Business support for co-ops Co-operators will work together to develop tech for good at the event – and there’s still time to register to take part using your digital skills on one of the teams. 2 weeks 6 days News item Image Co-op Hackathon announced to boost innovative digital projects Content by Business support for co-ops Following the success of the Co‑op Hackathon in October, has announced another event for spring 2024. 1 month 1 week News item Image Future Economy Alliance calls for bold policy reform to fix UK economy - alongside its Future Economy Alliance partners - has launched a Business Plan for Britain which calls on government to make bold, new policy interventions to unleash the potential… 2 months 1 week News item Co-operatives are brilliant businesses Image The UK’s 7,586 independent co-ops employ 249,142 people Co-ops contribute £40.9 billion to the UK economy There are nearly 13.4 million memberships of co-ops - the members own and have a say in how co-ops operate 83.3% of co-operative new-starts survive the first five years compared to just 38.% of other businesses Find out more Programmes to support your co-op Image: Business support Business Support for Co-ops Access tailored business support and digital tools designed to help you start or grow your co-op Apply for Business Support for Co-ops Image: North Kensington Community Energy Community Shares For community owned organisations looking to raise funds through community shares Find out more about Community Shares Image: Unfound support UnFound For tech founders and start ups looking for a different way to run digital platforms Find out more about platform co-ops Image: Workers holding a bike and a sign saying ’Worker owner since 1977’ The Ownership Hub Developing a fairer and more resilient regional economy by supporting more worker and employee ownership Find out more about the Ownership Hub Follow us online Facebook Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Instagram Sign up to our newsletter Keep up-to-date with activities across the co-op sector by subscribing to our regular newsletter Sign me up Footer menu Become a member Contact us Jobs Limited, Holyoake House, Hanover Street, Manchester, M60 0AS Registered in England as a registered society under the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014. 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