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Skip to main content Directory of co-ops Newsroom Resources About About The network for Britain’s thousands of co-operative businesses, works to promote, develop and unite member-owned business worth £38.2 billion to the British economy. Overview About Learn more about our governance and strategy, read annual reports, and disover the latest career opportunities What is a co-operative? Co-operatives are driven by values and not just profit. Discover more about what makes co-ops so special Case studies Read a selection of case studies to discover why the co-op model works for all sorts of businesses and puts members in control The co-operative economy Discover the total turnover of the UK's co-operative sector and latest trends Contact Us Close Campaigns & Policy Promoting co-operatives We bring co-operatives together to campaign on vital issues, raise awareness of co-operative businesses and help create a level playing field for the start-up and growth of co-operatives. Overview Co-operatives Fortnight Once a year co-ops of all shapes and sizes come together to show the power of co-operation Influencing Policy Details on our role in campaigning for co-operative policy and getting members involved More Than a Shop podcast More Than a Shop welcomes guests with something new and radical to say about the big issues of our day and doing business the right way. Brexit Our position and plans on how co-operatives can thrive in a post-Brexit Britain Close Advice & Support Developing co-operatives As the UK’s network for co-operatives, we help new-starts get off the ground, provide specialist advice for growing businesses and lead major programmes to develop the UK co-operative sector. Overview Coronavirus: Advice for co‑ops In response to a growing number of enquiries we have produced practical guidance for co‑ops. Updates are being added weekly. Advice and support for your co-op Expert advice on everything from governance to HR. Discover how we can help develop your co-op Register your co-op Use our expert advice and guidance to register your co-op society or company Support and funding for co‑ops also manages and delivers a number of other co‑operative support and funding programmes. The Hive Get a bespoke package of direct support, training and mentoring for new start-up or existing co-op via The Hive, in partnership with The Co-operative Bank Close Events & Training Uniting co-operatives As the network for the UK’s co-operative businesses, we organise flagship national events and facilitate networks and workshops to enable co-operatives to connect, learn and do business with one another. Overview Co-op events calendar All upcoming conferences, training events and networking opportunities from and across the sector. Training for co-ops Strengthen in key areas from governance and finance to HR and membership. Co-operative Retail Conference The Co-operative Retail Conference, Friday 28 February to Sunday 1 March 2020, will attract the leaders, managers and directors of the UK's consumer owned retail co-operatives. Co-op Connections events Co-op Connections are FREE events and online webinars that bring together people from co‑ops of all types to share experience and learning through lively networking events. Close Membership Membership As the network for Britain’s thousands of co-operative businesses, we provide our members with access to advice, training, networking and events. Overview Coronavirus: Advice for co‑ops In response to a growing number of enquiries we have produced practical guidance for co‑ops. Updates are being added weekly. Benefits of membership Discover what membership can do for you and your co-op Membership packages Small or large, retail or agriculture, we've got a package to suit the full spectrum of co-ops Contact Package Your co-op can access the best support from some of the UK’s leading advisers on governance, finance, HR and membership. HR package High quality HR advice and support plus significant procurement savings are just some of the benefits Agricultural package Find out about our bespoke membership offer for farmer-controlled businesses Close Search Search Search for a local co-op Browse the newsroom Downloadable resources Close It's time to co-operate COVID-19 advice Co-operatives give people control over things that matter to them. From fan owned football clubs to farmer controlled businesses, there are over 7,000 independent co-operatives across the UK. The network for Britain's thousands of co-operatives, Co‑operatives UK works to promote, develop and unite member-owned businesses worth £37.7 billion to the economy. Our Voice Together we promote co-operatives through policy and public campaigns. Our Voice Our Support We develop co-operatives, from innovative start-ups to big businesses. Our Support Our Network We unite co-operative leaders and practitioners through our forums and events. Our Network Latest from the newsroom Co-op Economy 2020 report reveals co-ops almost twice as likely as other businesses to survive early years Press release | 6 days ago New platform launched to support new wave of community activism Press release | 2 weeks ago Insolvency reforms could help co-ops survive crisis Press release | 2 weeks ago Extra COVID-19 funding for social economy Press release | 2 weeks ago What we're talking about... ...