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United Nations declares 2025 the International Year of Co-operatives
Following on from the new UK government's pledge to double the size of the co-operative sector, the United Nations is holding a soft-launch event at its New York headquarters to declare 2025 as the International Year of Co-operatives.
Back our Call for Co-operative Growth
Content by Co-op Fortnight
Leading UK co-operatives called on all political parties to commit to co-operative growth ahead of the next general election on July 4. On this page you'll find out more about the campaign and the names of all the co-operatives pledging their…
Annual reports
Read and download Co-operatives UK's latest annual report and financial statements.
Watch the recordings: Co-op Congress 2024
Content by Co-op Congress
Watch back the main room sessions from Co-op Congress – hear inspiring ideas and be empowered to take action.
Co-op Fortnight 2024
Content by Co-op Fortnight
Get involved in Co‑op Fortnight 2024 from Monday 24 June to Sunday 7 July.
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. Co-operatives UK is now working with members and partners to influence this important review.
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.
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Co-operatives UK welcomes King's Speech for Boosting Co-operative Growth and Community Empowerment
From increased devolution to football regulation and from green energy investment to protecting shop workers, read Co-operatives UK's response to the King's speech.
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The Co-op Group Launches bold new brand platform: 'Owned by You. Right By You'
The Co-op Group has unveiled a significant campaign to boost awareness and understanding of co-operatives among UK consumers. The launch coincides with government plans to double the size of the…
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United Nations declares 2025 the International Year of Co-operatives
Following on from the new UK government's pledge to double the size of the co-operative sector, the United Nations is holding a soft-launch event at its New York headquarters to declare 2025 as the…
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New Youth Advisory Group announced for Co-operatives UK
Applications are open for Co-operative UK’s new Youth Advisory Group. All young people aged 18-30 are invited to apply.
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Co-operatives are brilliant businesses
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- 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
Programmes to support your co-op
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Apply for Business Support for Co-ops
Business Support for Co-ops
Access tailored business support and digital tools designed to help you start or grow your co-op
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Find out more about Community Shares
Community Shares
For community owned organisations looking to raise funds through community shares
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Find out more about platform co-ops
UnFound
For tech founders and start ups looking for a different way to run digital platforms
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Find out more about the Ownership Hub
The Ownership Hub
Developing a fairer and more resilient regional economy by supporting more worker and employee ownership