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
Thanks to valuable input from all different kinds of co‑operatives, we’ve published our first draft response.
There’s still time to submit your own response directly – before the closing date on Wednesday, 18 February. ⬇️
There’s still time to submit your own response directly – before the closing date on Wednesday, 18 February. ⬇️
February 16, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Thanks to valuable input from all different kinds of co‑operatives, we’ve published our first draft response.
There’s still time to submit your own response directly – before the closing date on Wednesday, 18 February. ⬇️
There’s still time to submit your own response directly – before the closing date on Wednesday, 18 February. ⬇️
You can still get tickets for: Future Co-ops 2026: Power to the People.
📍Birmingham, 27–28 February 2026.
It's a two-day conference exploring how collective action & co-operation can rebuild trust & deliver real power to communities.
Tickets: buff.ly/7ydLFMt
@coopfutures.bsky.social
📍Birmingham, 27–28 February 2026.
It's a two-day conference exploring how collective action & co-operation can rebuild trust & deliver real power to communities.
Tickets: buff.ly/7ydLFMt
@coopfutures.bsky.social
February 15, 2026 at 3:02 PM
You can still get tickets for: Future Co-ops 2026: Power to the People.
📍Birmingham, 27–28 February 2026.
It's a two-day conference exploring how collective action & co-operation can rebuild trust & deliver real power to communities.
Tickets: buff.ly/7ydLFMt
@coopfutures.bsky.social
📍Birmingham, 27–28 February 2026.
It's a two-day conference exploring how collective action & co-operation can rebuild trust & deliver real power to communities.
Tickets: buff.ly/7ydLFMt
@coopfutures.bsky.social
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 👇👇
Reposted by Co-operatives UK
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