Co-operatives UK
@cooperativesuk.bsky.social
The UK's apex body and authority on co-operatives, we provide expert support, advocacy and development to help member-owned businesses thrive and build a fairer, more sustainable future. Sign up to our newsletters: www.uk.coop/email
A huge thank you to our members who’ve helped shape our sector response to the government’s call for evidence.
This is a real chance to influence national policy that can unlock co-operative growth and deliver more resilient local economies.📈
Last chance, have your say >> buff.ly/ODiJB03
This is a real chance to influence national policy that can unlock co-operative growth and deliver more resilient local economies.📈
Last chance, have your say >> buff.ly/ODiJB03
February 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM
A huge thank you to our members who’ve helped shape our sector response to the government’s call for evidence.
This is a real chance to influence national policy that can unlock co-operative growth and deliver more resilient local economies.📈
Last chance, have your say >> buff.ly/ODiJB03
This is a real chance to influence national policy that can unlock co-operative growth and deliver more resilient local economies.📈
Last chance, have your say >> buff.ly/ODiJB03
We’re delighted to share that we’ve been shortlisted for the Social Investment Award at the Social Enterprise Yorkshire and Humber (SEYH) Awards, alongside Bramley Baths.
February 12, 2026 at 3:30 PM
We’re delighted to share that we’ve been shortlisted for the Social Investment Award at the Social Enterprise Yorkshire and Humber (SEYH) Awards, alongside Bramley Baths.
🚨 Our latest newsletter is out!
Get policy updates, practical guidance, training dates, toolkits and inspiring case studies all in one email.
Read the latest newsletter here >> buff.ly/6p2EmPS
Get policy updates, practical guidance, training dates, toolkits and inspiring case studies all in one email.
Read the latest newsletter here >> buff.ly/6p2EmPS
February 6, 2026 at 3:45 PM
🚨 Our latest newsletter is out!
Get policy updates, practical guidance, training dates, toolkits and inspiring case studies all in one email.
Read the latest newsletter here >> buff.ly/6p2EmPS
Get policy updates, practical guidance, training dates, toolkits and inspiring case studies all in one email.
Read the latest newsletter here >> buff.ly/6p2EmPS
Deadline Sunday 8 February: We're recruiting a Co-operative Development Officer to assist with the planning and delivery of events, business support programmes, and partnership activities.
See 👇 for full details.
buff.ly/6rmK4or
See 👇 for full details.
buff.ly/6rmK4or
February 4, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Deadline Sunday 8 February: We're recruiting a Co-operative Development Officer to assist with the planning and delivery of events, business support programmes, and partnership activities.
See 👇 for full details.
buff.ly/6rmK4or
See 👇 for full details.
buff.ly/6rmK4or
💡 Are you looking for a different approach to your business or community enterprise? Are you thinking about starting a co-operative? Our 'Is a co-op right for you?' FREE webinar series continues in 2026 delivered through Business Support for Co-ops, in partnership with The Co-operative Bank 👇
February 2, 2026 at 2:03 PM
💡 Are you looking for a different approach to your business or community enterprise? Are you thinking about starting a co-operative? Our 'Is a co-op right for you?' FREE webinar series continues in 2026 delivered through Business Support for Co-ops, in partnership with The Co-operative Bank 👇
Are you based in #WestYorkshire? Looking for a fairer, more democratic way to start or run a business? Join one of two FREE webinars being run in partnership with Business for Good West Yorkshire – introducing #coops, their benefits and how to access support to start one 👇👇
January 31, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Are you based in #WestYorkshire? Looking for a fairer, more democratic way to start or run a business? Join one of two FREE webinars being run in partnership with Business for Good West Yorkshire – introducing #coops, their benefits and how to access support to start one 👇👇
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Come and work in our fantastic team supporting and inspiring people to set up #co-ops. Deadline coming up soon! 👇🏼
Are you passionate about championing ethical businesses that do more for people and planet? We have an exciting role that’s all about raising awareness of member-owned businesses - and supporting both new and existing co-operatives.
January 30, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Come and work in our fantastic team supporting and inspiring people to set up #co-ops. Deadline coming up soon! 👇🏼
Future Co-ops 2026: Power to the People takes place in Birmingham, 27–28 February 2026.
It's a two-day conference exploring how collective action and co-operation can rebuild trust and deliver real power to communities.
➡️ Tickets here: buff.ly/7ydLFMt
Brought to you by @coopfutures.bsky.social.
It's a two-day conference exploring how collective action and co-operation can rebuild trust and deliver real power to communities.
➡️ Tickets here: buff.ly/7ydLFMt
Brought to you by @coopfutures.bsky.social.
January 30, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Future Co-ops 2026: Power to the People takes place in Birmingham, 27–28 February 2026.
It's a two-day conference exploring how collective action and co-operation can rebuild trust and deliver real power to communities.
➡️ Tickets here: buff.ly/7ydLFMt
Brought to you by @coopfutures.bsky.social.
It's a two-day conference exploring how collective action and co-operation can rebuild trust and deliver real power to communities.
➡️ Tickets here: buff.ly/7ydLFMt
Brought to you by @coopfutures.bsky.social.
💪 Strong co-ops need strong boards. When making structural change, ABCUL asked: “Is our Board operating as effectively as it could?”
A Board Effectiveness Review from Co-operatives UK helped them sharpen focus, strengthen governance and enhance engagement. (1/3) 🧵👇
A Board Effectiveness Review from Co-operatives UK helped them sharpen focus, strengthen governance and enhance engagement. (1/3) 🧵👇
January 29, 2026 at 1:02 PM
💪 Strong co-ops need strong boards. When making structural change, ABCUL asked: “Is our Board operating as effectively as it could?”
A Board Effectiveness Review from Co-operatives UK helped them sharpen focus, strengthen governance and enhance engagement. (1/3) 🧵👇
A Board Effectiveness Review from Co-operatives UK helped them sharpen focus, strengthen governance and enhance engagement. (1/3) 🧵👇
Our friends at the International Centre for Co-operative Management at St Mary’s University have an exciting line-up of learning opportunities for 2026.
January 29, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Our friends at the International Centre for Co-operative Management at St Mary’s University have an exciting line-up of learning opportunities for 2026.
"Co-operatives and mutuals strengthen Scotland’s economy by creating stable jobs, keeping money in local areas & supporting businesses."
We couldn't agree more with Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill: www.gov.uk/government/n...
We couldn't agree more with Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill: www.gov.uk/government/n...
Scottish co-operatives take centre stage in drive to grow sector
Roundtable held at historic New Lanark venue to hear experiences from co-operative and mutuals sector so government can support businesses to grow and thrive
www.gov.uk
January 27, 2026 at 9:14 AM
"Co-operatives and mutuals strengthen Scotland’s economy by creating stable jobs, keeping money in local areas & supporting businesses."
We couldn't agree more with Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill: www.gov.uk/government/n...
We couldn't agree more with Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill: www.gov.uk/government/n...
Our NEW toolkit – Preventing workplace sexual harassment – is a comprehensive toolkit to help #coops comply with the Equality Act 2010. To ensure your co-operative can demonstrate it is taking action to prevent workplace sexual harassment visit: buff.ly/XaqPHcU #HRsupport
January 26, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Our NEW toolkit – Preventing workplace sexual harassment – is a comprehensive toolkit to help #coops comply with the Equality Act 2010. To ensure your co-operative can demonstrate it is taking action to prevent workplace sexual harassment visit: buff.ly/XaqPHcU #HRsupport
It’s International Day of Education, a perfect moment to share how co-operatives work and why they matter.💪
This short film, Co-operatives: Owned and controlled by our members, is an ideal way to explain what co-operatives are, how they work, and the impact they make.
This short film, Co-operatives: Owned and controlled by our members, is an ideal way to explain what co-operatives are, how they work, and the impact they make.
January 24, 2026 at 9:30 AM
It’s International Day of Education, a perfect moment to share how co-operatives work and why they matter.💪
This short film, Co-operatives: Owned and controlled by our members, is an ideal way to explain what co-operatives are, how they work, and the impact they make.
This short film, Co-operatives: Owned and controlled by our members, is an ideal way to explain what co-operatives are, how they work, and the impact they make.
Want a smoother, more confident director induction?
Our directors toolkit provides a set of ready-to-use guides and templates to help induct new members onto your board.
Take a look: buff.ly/OeCY2N3 ⬅️
#coops #directors #toolkit
Our directors toolkit provides a set of ready-to-use guides and templates to help induct new members onto your board.
Take a look: buff.ly/OeCY2N3 ⬅️
#coops #directors #toolkit
January 23, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Want a smoother, more confident director induction?
Our directors toolkit provides a set of ready-to-use guides and templates to help induct new members onto your board.
Take a look: buff.ly/OeCY2N3 ⬅️
#coops #directors #toolkit
Our directors toolkit provides a set of ready-to-use guides and templates to help induct new members onto your board.
Take a look: buff.ly/OeCY2N3 ⬅️
#coops #directors #toolkit
🤔 Unsure how to run your AGM?
Make sure your AGM is a success with members at the centre with tools, excellent guides and key resources below: buff.ly/xPzjepf
#coops #agm #resource
Make sure your AGM is a success with members at the centre with tools, excellent guides and key resources below: buff.ly/xPzjepf
#coops #agm #resource
January 22, 2026 at 11:01 AM
🤔 Unsure how to run your AGM?
Make sure your AGM is a success with members at the centre with tools, excellent guides and key resources below: buff.ly/xPzjepf
#coops #agm #resource
Make sure your AGM is a success with members at the centre with tools, excellent guides and key resources below: buff.ly/xPzjepf
#coops #agm #resource
Fast, friendly and focused on co-operatives.
Need help navigating your governance, HR, finance or legal advice? Get peace of mind with support just a phone call or email away through our Contact Package.
Find out more: buff.ly/Z1hVVIa
#coops #advice #business
Need help navigating your governance, HR, finance or legal advice? Get peace of mind with support just a phone call or email away through our Contact Package.
Find out more: buff.ly/Z1hVVIa
#coops #advice #business
January 21, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Fast, friendly and focused on co-operatives.
Need help navigating your governance, HR, finance or legal advice? Get peace of mind with support just a phone call or email away through our Contact Package.
Find out more: buff.ly/Z1hVVIa
#coops #advice #business
Need help navigating your governance, HR, finance or legal advice? Get peace of mind with support just a phone call or email away through our Contact Package.
Find out more: buff.ly/Z1hVVIa
#coops #advice #business
Big moment for co-operatives: the UN has set an International Year of Co-operatives every 10 years.
What do you think about the new resolution? And read the full story here at uk.coop.
buff.ly/L4zby8O
#coops #IYC
What do you think about the new resolution? And read the full story here at uk.coop.
buff.ly/L4zby8O
#coops #IYC
January 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Big moment for co-operatives: the UN has set an International Year of Co-operatives every 10 years.
What do you think about the new resolution? And read the full story here at uk.coop.
buff.ly/L4zby8O
#coops #IYC
What do you think about the new resolution? And read the full story here at uk.coop.
buff.ly/L4zby8O
#coops #IYC
Are you passionate about championing ethical businesses that do more for people and planet? We have an exciting role that’s all about raising awareness of member-owned businesses - and supporting both new and existing co-operatives.
January 19, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Are you passionate about championing ethical businesses that do more for people and planet? We have an exciting role that’s all about raising awareness of member-owned businesses - and supporting both new and existing co-operatives.
The Worker Co-op Census is about real experiences of work, ownership and democracy. The more people who take part, the stronger the picture (and stronger the case for worker #coops).
Here's the link: buff.ly/LOKuFLI @workers-coop.bsky.social
Here's the link: buff.ly/LOKuFLI @workers-coop.bsky.social
January 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM
The Worker Co-op Census is about real experiences of work, ownership and democracy. The more people who take part, the stronger the picture (and stronger the case for worker #coops).
Here's the link: buff.ly/LOKuFLI @workers-coop.bsky.social
Here's the link: buff.ly/LOKuFLI @workers-coop.bsky.social
We encourage our #workercoop members to take part in the @workers-coop.bsky.social census – details below!👇 #coops
Be part of the UK's first ever co-op workers census!
If you’re in a worker co-op, we want to know more about you and what you think. Take 10 minutes for the questionnaire at bit.ly/4jwVOoX
🎟️ Prize draw:
Opt in to the draw to win a ticket to the Worker Co-op Weekend festival in May + £125 cash!
If you’re in a worker co-op, we want to know more about you and what you think. Take 10 minutes for the questionnaire at bit.ly/4jwVOoX
🎟️ Prize draw:
Opt in to the draw to win a ticket to the Worker Co-op Weekend festival in May + £125 cash!
January 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM
We encourage our #workercoop members to take part in the @workers-coop.bsky.social census – details below!👇 #coops
Earlier this week, we brought #coops and MSPs together at Scottish Parliament to promote our Call for a Co-operative Scotland – a shared policy platform for inclusive, co-operative growth. Thanks to our members for attending and backing our call. Get involved 👉 buff.ly/jQHXmRh #ScotParl2026 #SPE26
January 9, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Earlier this week, we brought #coops and MSPs together at Scottish Parliament to promote our Call for a Co-operative Scotland – a shared policy platform for inclusive, co-operative growth. Thanks to our members for attending and backing our call. Get involved 👉 buff.ly/jQHXmRh #ScotParl2026 #SPE26
Our 2026 training programme is open for bookings!
Last year, 100s booked to access our great-value, expert training for co-operative and community-owned businesses.
Last year, 100s booked to access our great-value, expert training for co-operative and community-owned businesses.
January 9, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Our 2026 training programme is open for bookings!
Last year, 100s booked to access our great-value, expert training for co-operative and community-owned businesses.
Last year, 100s booked to access our great-value, expert training for co-operative and community-owned businesses.
Our biggest member, Co-op Group, is looking to recruit a new Council Secretary. This is a key role supporting Co-op Group's National Members’ Council.
🔗 Find out more about this great job opportunity here: buff.ly/2qlG1Bu
🔗 Find out more about this great job opportunity here: buff.ly/2qlG1Bu
January 7, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Our biggest member, Co-op Group, is looking to recruit a new Council Secretary. This is a key role supporting Co-op Group's National Members’ Council.
🔗 Find out more about this great job opportunity here: buff.ly/2qlG1Bu
🔗 Find out more about this great job opportunity here: buff.ly/2qlG1Bu
We’re hiring!
We’re looking for someone who will contribute to the development and delivery of our People Plan as Head of People.
We’re looking for someone who will contribute to the development and delivery of our People Plan as Head of People.
January 5, 2026 at 3:45 PM
We’re hiring!
We’re looking for someone who will contribute to the development and delivery of our People Plan as Head of People.
We’re looking for someone who will contribute to the development and delivery of our People Plan as Head of People.
Do you want to get involved with the government’s call for evidence on how we best support and grow the co-operative sector in the UK?
⏱️ There’s not long go until our online webinars to get our members’ input.
⏱️ There’s not long go until our online webinars to get our members’ input.
January 5, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Do you want to get involved with the government’s call for evidence on how we best support and grow the co-operative sector in the UK?
⏱️ There’s not long go until our online webinars to get our members’ input.
⏱️ There’s not long go until our online webinars to get our members’ input.