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As the voice of the UK’s co-operative movement, we empower and support co-operative enterprise with specialised knowledge and expertise, to grow the co-operative economy and create a fairer society. https://www.uk.coop/understanding-co-ops/what-co-op

07/08/2025

☀️ Building a brighter, fairer food future! 🥑

🌱✨ Meet Regather Cooperative, a Sheffield‑based community co‑op on a mission to transform local food systems. 🙌

🌽 This ethical enterprise runs a veg box scheme and organic farm. 🚜 It provides an event space, gardening service, community projects – and more!

⌛ When the beloved building the Regather team had called home for more than 15 years was under threat of being sold from under them, they sprang into action 🚀 – and turned to our Business Support for Co‑ops programme for help… 🤩

➡️ Read the full story: https://buff.ly/HmFxgxM 💚

⭐ Business Support for Co‑ops: delivered in partnership with The Co-operative Bank.

06/08/2025

Give your board the strength it needs - start with informed directors. 💪

Learn the responsibilities of being a director, how co-operative governance works and how to make confident, well-informed decisions with a high-performing board. Whether you're supporting new directors or encouraging good governance across your co-operative, this training is a valuable next step.📈

📆 10 September
🕐 10:00 - 12:30
💻 Online

Can't make 10 September? Book onto this training on 3 December.

Find out more ⬇️
🔗 https://buff.ly/SgNW6B1

05/08/2025

⭐ Aged 16‑30? ❤️🔥 Passionate about building a better world? 🌍

🤩 Join us and be part of the change. We’re looking for 16‑30‑year‑olds for our Youth Advisory Group to help shape the future of the co‑op movement and create a fairer society. ✊

🚨 Applications now open! 🚨

💬 Share your ideas and be heard
🗣️ Champion the youth voice
📢 Spread the word about
📅 Application deadline: Monday 18 August
💰 Paid role

Whether you’re already part of the movement or just discovering it – we want you!

🔎 Info & apply: https://buff.ly/Mn478iH

04/08/2025

💦 Community power making a big splash! 💙

🫶 With support from the Community Shares Booster Fund, Bramley Baths in Leeds is getting the TLC it deserves. 🤩

🛠️ The redevelopment plan for this much-loved community hub in an Edwardian Grade‑II listed building has become a reality! 🥳

🏊‍♀️ Dive into their story and discover how helped them on their journey!

👉 https://buff.ly/jm3DtKz

31/07/2025

💥 2,000+ members 🎶 £1 million+ raised 🏛️ Iconic music venues saved!

⏳ Only 8 hours to go and Music Venue Properties has raised more than £1 million in community shares to ! 🎹

🦚 We’re proud that the Community Shares Unit’s Booster Fund – managed by us at Co‑operatives UK – is backing this incredible campaign with a £20K match equity investment offer. 💸

❤️‍🔥 More than 2,000 people are now co‑owners. That’s the power of co-operation. 💪🎶

🔗 Find out more about their share offer: http://www.OwnOurVenues.co.uk

30/07/2025

🚗 Co‑op cars that save money and the planet! 💚

🤩 Meet POD Calder Valley Shared Transport – a community-owned car club revolutionising travel in Hebden Bridge and Todmorden with their app‑based hybrid car sharing service. 🚙

🛣️ Their customers enjoy the freedom of the road while saving money, reducing congestion and emissions – all without owning a car. That’s a win win for wallets and the planet. 🌍

🚘 It’s a brilliant example of how tech, sustainability and co‑operation can come together to serve communities.😍

⭐ And it was made possible with help from our Business Support for Co‑ops programme, delivered in partnership with The Co-operative Bank 👍

🔍 See our case study to find out more: https://buff.ly/bZTFKSF

25/07/2025

🪡 A stitch in time saves livelihoods – and the planet! 🌏

✨ Inspiring stuff from Trendle Co‑operative: they’re a digital platform for connecting skilled clothing repairers with customers – extending the life of what’s in our wardrobes while fostering meaningful, fairly-paid work, supporting the circular economy and reducing waste. 🌱👕 Amazing!

👨‍💻 This co‑op is living proof that sustainability, community and technology can come together to make a difference. ♻️

🤩 And it all got started with help from our Business Support for Co‑ops programme, delivered in partnership with The Co-operative Bank. 👍

➡️ Find out more: https://buff.ly/AHQqgYM

23/07/2025

🌍 Shape the future of the co-operative sector. 🤝

We've drafted a bold policy plan to 🔑 unlock rapid and high-impact co-operative growth across the UK. It identifies the changes needed to double the size and impact of our sector over the next decade.

Improvements include the
- Access to finance 💰
- Co-operative development🧠
- Corporate frameworks and tax 📊

📣 Read and share your comments by 15 August 2025.

Let's create meaningful change❗
🔗 https://buff.ly/9LD9xq2

21/07/2025

🔒 The government is closing a key online filing service 🧑‍💻 - we want to know what this means for you and your co-operative.

🚫 After 31 March, Companies House and HMRC will shut their joint online filing service (WebFiling) for annual accounts and Company Tax Returns. 📄

😬 We're concerned that this change will disproportionately impact our members who are registered as companies (CICs and co-operative companies limited by guarantee or shares).

That's why we want to know how you use this service, the size of the challenge and if we can find or afford an alternative for you.✨

🚨 Complete our short survey >> https://buff.ly/kkvwxUl
Your input will shape how we respond❗

To find out more about the closure, follow the official announcement here ⬇️ https://buff.ly/ZQGrMi1

18/07/2025

🧠 Investing in your own development isn’t a luxury – it’s a leadership responsibility.
Whether you're a director, society secretary or team leader, continuous learning is key to strong governance and confident decision-making.
📈 Our expert-led training helps build the skills and knowledge your co-operative needs to thrive – from HR and finance, to risk, roles and responsibilities.
💻 Delivered online or 👥 in-person, we offer:
✅ Tailored, practical sessions
✅ Real co-operative context
✅ Bespoke training for your team
📝 Prioritise your professional development - and that of your board or leadership team.
🔗 Secure your place today: https://buff.ly/lTpWQfG

17/07/2025

Our latest Advice Round-up is out - and it’s full of expert advice, training opportunities, insights (and more) to keep your co-operative or community business on track 💪

🧠 New guide: Neurodiversity in the boardroom
💼 Practical tips on supplier risk from Anthony Collins LLP
🛡 Health & safety support via WorkNest
📊 Governance Wheel Reviews
📚 Training for board members and secretaries

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