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
⚖️ Make sure your co‑op is prepared should you face an employment tribunal. Get first‑hand experience so you can avoid the pitfalls.
Join Co‑operatives UK & @3pbbarristers.bsky.social in Birmingham on Fri 5 Dec for a mock employment tribunal for unfair dismissal & sex discrimination. (1/2)
Join Co‑operatives UK & @3pbbarristers.bsky.social in Birmingham on Fri 5 Dec for a mock employment tribunal for unfair dismissal & sex discrimination. (1/2)
November 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
⚖️ Make sure your co‑op is prepared should you face an employment tribunal. Get first‑hand experience so you can avoid the pitfalls.
Join Co‑operatives UK & @3pbbarristers.bsky.social in Birmingham on Fri 5 Dec for a mock employment tribunal for unfair dismissal & sex discrimination. (1/2)
Join Co‑operatives UK & @3pbbarristers.bsky.social in Birmingham on Fri 5 Dec for a mock employment tribunal for unfair dismissal & sex discrimination. (1/2)
Looking to shop ethically, support your local economy and/or work with businesses that share your co-operative values? There's only one place to go.
Our directory list all UK co-operatives (and you can even see if they're a Co-operatives UK certified member) 👇
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Our directory list all UK co-operatives (and you can even see if they're a Co-operatives UK certified member) 👇
buff.ly/rmaouqn
November 17, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Looking to shop ethically, support your local economy and/or work with businesses that share your co-operative values? There's only one place to go.
Our directory list all UK co-operatives (and you can even see if they're a Co-operatives UK certified member) 👇
buff.ly/rmaouqn
Our directory list all UK co-operatives (and you can even see if they're a Co-operatives UK certified member) 👇
buff.ly/rmaouqn
“I hadn’t realised the extent of the problem… This report shows just how much money is siphoned away from the people who need it.” Ann Cleeves, Vera and Shetland series author, backs our call to end profit extraction from care.
See how much is lost (and where it's going): buff.ly/18p5nJV
See how much is lost (and where it's going): buff.ly/18p5nJV
November 12, 2025 at 12:04 PM
“I hadn’t realised the extent of the problem… This report shows just how much money is siphoned away from the people who need it.” Ann Cleeves, Vera and Shetland series author, backs our call to end profit extraction from care.
See how much is lost (and where it's going): buff.ly/18p5nJV
See how much is lost (and where it's going): buff.ly/18p5nJV
Reposted by Co-operatives UK
1/ We won't have a financially viable state (or a happier society!) until we end the profit extraction taking place in care. In @theguardian.com today, a new report uncovers the extent of this extraction and highlights viable alternatives including #coops
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Private care providers in three English regions make £250m in three years
More than third of profits analysed went to firms owned by private equity or based in tax havens, research finds
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:49 AM
1/ We won't have a financially viable state (or a happier society!) until we end the profit extraction taking place in care. In @theguardian.com today, a new report uncovers the extent of this extraction and highlights viable alternatives including #coops
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
£250m in profits
Private equity payouts
Care workers on poverty pay
The care system isn't broken. It’s been hollowed out - turned into a commodity that extracts from people, not for them.
There is another way: buff.ly/kakIcfA
#Coops #CareCrisis #WednesdayWisdom
Private equity payouts
Care workers on poverty pay
The care system isn't broken. It’s been hollowed out - turned into a commodity that extracts from people, not for them.
There is another way: buff.ly/kakIcfA
#Coops #CareCrisis #WednesdayWisdom
Private care providers in three English regions make £250m in three years
More than third of profits analysed went to firms owned by private equity or based in tax havens, research finds
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:29 AM
£250m in profits
Private equity payouts
Care workers on poverty pay
The care system isn't broken. It’s been hollowed out - turned into a commodity that extracts from people, not for them.
There is another way: buff.ly/kakIcfA
#Coops #CareCrisis #WednesdayWisdom
Private equity payouts
Care workers on poverty pay
The care system isn't broken. It’s been hollowed out - turned into a commodity that extracts from people, not for them.
There is another way: buff.ly/kakIcfA
#Coops #CareCrisis #WednesdayWisdom
Our Co-operative and Mutual Economy report is the only one of its kind.
Here's a 1-minute highlight VT for a £179.2 million economic force for good, highlighting resilience, fairness, growth and more.
Full report here: www.uk.coop/economy
#CoopEconomy #IYC2025
Here's a 1-minute highlight VT for a £179.2 million economic force for good, highlighting resilience, fairness, growth and more.
Full report here: www.uk.coop/economy
#CoopEconomy #IYC2025
November 11, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Our Co-operative and Mutual Economy report is the only one of its kind.
Here's a 1-minute highlight VT for a £179.2 million economic force for good, highlighting resilience, fairness, growth and more.
Full report here: www.uk.coop/economy
#CoopEconomy #IYC2025
Here's a 1-minute highlight VT for a £179.2 million economic force for good, highlighting resilience, fairness, growth and more.
Full report here: www.uk.coop/economy
#CoopEconomy #IYC2025
From artefacts and interviews to activities, the Woodcraft Folk have launched an exhibition - 100 Objects Spanning 100 years - paying tribute to trailblazers and asking how they can shape the future. 🌍
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November 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
From artefacts and interviews to activities, the Woodcraft Folk have launched an exhibition - 100 Objects Spanning 100 years - paying tribute to trailblazers and asking how they can shape the future. 🌍
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Stay compliant, save time, and keep your policies co-operative.🤝
Our Template Employment Handbook gives co-operatives everything they need for clear, up-to-date HR policies and procedures - designed by experts and customisable for you!
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Our Template Employment Handbook gives co-operatives everything they need for clear, up-to-date HR policies and procedures - designed by experts and customisable for you!
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November 10, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Stay compliant, save time, and keep your policies co-operative.🤝
Our Template Employment Handbook gives co-operatives everything they need for clear, up-to-date HR policies and procedures - designed by experts and customisable for you!
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Our Template Employment Handbook gives co-operatives everything they need for clear, up-to-date HR policies and procedures - designed by experts and customisable for you!
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Missed our Co-op Director training in September?
✨ Good news - it’s back this December! Build your confidence and sharpen your governance skills with our online Essential Co-op Director training.
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✨ Good news - it’s back this December! Build your confidence and sharpen your governance skills with our online Essential Co-op Director training.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Missed our Co-op Director training in September?
✨ Good news - it’s back this December! Build your confidence and sharpen your governance skills with our online Essential Co-op Director training.
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✨ Good news - it’s back this December! Build your confidence and sharpen your governance skills with our online Essential Co-op Director training.
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⏱️ One week to book – FREE webinar! 🏠 Discover co-operatives tackling the housing crisis with Monica King (Bridport Cohousing) & James Hartley (LATCH, Leeds).
📅11 Nov, 10:30–12:00
👉 buff.ly/0w0I8oI
In partnership with the Centre for Democratic Business, thanks to funding from The Co-operative Bank.
📅11 Nov, 10:30–12:00
👉 buff.ly/0w0I8oI
In partnership with the Centre for Democratic Business, thanks to funding from The Co-operative Bank.
November 4, 2025 at 9:15 AM
⏱️ One week to book – FREE webinar! 🏠 Discover co-operatives tackling the housing crisis with Monica King (Bridport Cohousing) & James Hartley (LATCH, Leeds).
📅11 Nov, 10:30–12:00
👉 buff.ly/0w0I8oI
In partnership with the Centre for Democratic Business, thanks to funding from The Co-operative Bank.
📅11 Nov, 10:30–12:00
👉 buff.ly/0w0I8oI
In partnership with the Centre for Democratic Business, thanks to funding from The Co-operative Bank.
Reposted by Co-operatives UK
🚨 Important news: changes to UK company law that may affect you
🗓️ From 18 November 2025, new rules mean those who own or run a company need to verify their identity with Companies House before they can file or update company information. (1/2)
🗓️ From 18 November 2025, new rules mean those who own or run a company need to verify their identity with Companies House before they can file or update company information. (1/2)
October 24, 2025 at 8:01 AM
🚨 Important news: changes to UK company law that may affect you
🗓️ From 18 November 2025, new rules mean those who own or run a company need to verify their identity with Companies House before they can file or update company information. (1/2)
🗓️ From 18 November 2025, new rules mean those who own or run a company need to verify their identity with Companies House before they can file or update company information. (1/2)
⚖️ Every board faces risk - the key is knowing how to manage it.
Join our Introduction to Risk in the Boardroom training to build confidence, improve governance and make better decisions for your co-op.
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Join our Introduction to Risk in the Boardroom training to build confidence, improve governance and make better decisions for your co-op.
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November 3, 2025 at 9:30 AM
⚖️ Every board faces risk - the key is knowing how to manage it.
Join our Introduction to Risk in the Boardroom training to build confidence, improve governance and make better decisions for your co-op.
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Join our Introduction to Risk in the Boardroom training to build confidence, improve governance and make better decisions for your co-op.
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📣 Need expert advice for your co-operative?
Our Contact Package gives members direct access to HR, governance, finance and legal support whenever you need it.
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Our Contact Package gives members direct access to HR, governance, finance and legal support whenever you need it.
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October 31, 2025 at 12:08 PM
📣 Need expert advice for your co-operative?
Our Contact Package gives members direct access to HR, governance, finance and legal support whenever you need it.
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Our Contact Package gives members direct access to HR, governance, finance and legal support whenever you need it.
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ONE WEEK TO GO until Practitioners Forum in Manchester on Thursday 6 November. Don't miss our number one learning day for co-operatives! 👉 buff.ly/PpvCa4l
Mix and match from 20 sessions across five forums: Governance, Membership, HR, Finance & Assurance, Communications.
Mix and match from 20 sessions across five forums: Governance, Membership, HR, Finance & Assurance, Communications.
October 30, 2025 at 1:30 PM
ONE WEEK TO GO until Practitioners Forum in Manchester on Thursday 6 November. Don't miss our number one learning day for co-operatives! 👉 buff.ly/PpvCa4l
Mix and match from 20 sessions across five forums: Governance, Membership, HR, Finance & Assurance, Communications.
Mix and match from 20 sessions across five forums: Governance, Membership, HR, Finance & Assurance, Communications.
Our good friends @socialenterpriseuk.bsky.social will be transforming London's Southbank Centre into a celebration of social enterprises on 26 Nov! Enjoy live entertainment, delicious food and networking >> buff.ly/w9rcLdM
October 29, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Our good friends @socialenterpriseuk.bsky.social will be transforming London's Southbank Centre into a celebration of social enterprises on 26 Nov! Enjoy live entertainment, delicious food and networking >> buff.ly/w9rcLdM
"Our co-op is owned by the fans, we set the prices."
"Our co-op is owned by us, the members."
"Our housing is run by us, the tenants."
"The workers own this business."
👉 youtu.be/9jddNpXI-Lw
"Our co-op is owned by us, the members."
"Our housing is run by us, the tenants."
"The workers own this business."
👉 youtu.be/9jddNpXI-Lw
Co-operatives: Owned by our members | Co-operatives UK
YouTube video by Co-operatives UK
youtu.be
October 29, 2025 at 10:37 AM
"Our co-op is owned by the fans, we set the prices."
"Our co-op is owned by us, the members."
"Our housing is run by us, the tenants."
"The workers own this business."
👉 youtu.be/9jddNpXI-Lw
"Our co-op is owned by us, the members."
"Our housing is run by us, the tenants."
"The workers own this business."
👉 youtu.be/9jddNpXI-Lw
⏰ Just 9 days until Practitioners Forum in Manchester (taking place on 6 Nov). Our biggest training and development day for #coops is packed with expert insight and learning focused on HR, finance and assurance, membership, governance and communications. Find out more 👉 www.uk.coop/pf
October 28, 2025 at 4:25 PM
⏰ Just 9 days until Practitioners Forum in Manchester (taking place on 6 Nov). Our biggest training and development day for #coops is packed with expert insight and learning focused on HR, finance and assurance, membership, governance and communications. Find out more 👉 www.uk.coop/pf
Give. This. A. Read 👍👍👍
#Coops give women a ‘leadership advantage’ absent in shareholder-owned firms, says the CEO of AF Group, one of the UK’s largest farmer-owned businesses
@cooperativesuk.bsky.social
@cooperativesuk.bsky.social
Co-ops ahead of shareholder firms on female leader
Co-ops give women a ‘leadership advantage’ absent in shareholder-owned firms, says the CEO of one of the UK’s largest farmer-owned businesses
www.thenews.coop
October 27, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Give. This. A. Read 👍👍👍
Are you a young person passionate about community, collaboration and creating change? 🌍
Join our Community Calls - a monthly online meet-up bringing together young people from across the UK who share co-operative values. 📣
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Join our Community Calls - a monthly online meet-up bringing together young people from across the UK who share co-operative values. 📣
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October 27, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Are you a young person passionate about community, collaboration and creating change? 🌍
Join our Community Calls - a monthly online meet-up bringing together young people from across the UK who share co-operative values. 📣
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Join our Community Calls - a monthly online meet-up bringing together young people from across the UK who share co-operative values. 📣
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🎬 A new film for you! Co-operatives: Owned by our Members showcases the values, diversity and impact of co-operatives across the UK – and beyond. It's been created in the #IYC2025 to help increase understanding of #coops 👉 youtu.be/9jddNpXI-Lw
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Co-operatives: Owned by our members | Co-operatives UK
YouTube video by Co-operatives UK
youtu.be
October 16, 2025 at 2:45 PM
🎬 A new film for you! Co-operatives: Owned by our Members showcases the values, diversity and impact of co-operatives across the UK – and beyond. It's been created in the #IYC2025 to help increase understanding of #coops 👉 youtu.be/9jddNpXI-Lw
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🚨 Important news: changes to UK company law that may affect you
🗓️ From 18 November 2025, new rules mean those who own or run a company need to verify their identity with Companies House before they can file or update company information. (1/2)
🗓️ From 18 November 2025, new rules mean those who own or run a company need to verify their identity with Companies House before they can file or update company information. (1/2)
October 24, 2025 at 8:01 AM
🚨 Important news: changes to UK company law that may affect you
🗓️ From 18 November 2025, new rules mean those who own or run a company need to verify their identity with Companies House before they can file or update company information. (1/2)
🗓️ From 18 November 2025, new rules mean those who own or run a company need to verify their identity with Companies House before they can file or update company information. (1/2)
🆕 If you are not on the list...
Our latest Advice Round-up (going out soon) covers:
- Minimum wage compliance
- Cyber security
- New company law changes
Stay ahead with our expert advice and guidance. It's easy to sign up: uk.coop/email
#Coops #ThursdayThoughts
Our latest Advice Round-up (going out soon) covers:
- Minimum wage compliance
- Cyber security
- New company law changes
Stay ahead with our expert advice and guidance. It's easy to sign up: uk.coop/email
#Coops #ThursdayThoughts
October 23, 2025 at 8:22 AM
🆕 If you are not on the list...
Our latest Advice Round-up (going out soon) covers:
- Minimum wage compliance
- Cyber security
- New company law changes
Stay ahead with our expert advice and guidance. It's easy to sign up: uk.coop/email
#Coops #ThursdayThoughts
Our latest Advice Round-up (going out soon) covers:
- Minimum wage compliance
- Cyber security
- New company law changes
Stay ahead with our expert advice and guidance. It's easy to sign up: uk.coop/email
#Coops #ThursdayThoughts
From local leisure centres to national community programmes, GLL (Greenwich Leisure Limited) shows the power of the co-operative model in action. Our case study shares how significant their impact has been, saving the NHS in Cumbria a reported £150,000 in hospital admissions.
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October 22, 2025 at 10:03 AM
From local leisure centres to national community programmes, GLL (Greenwich Leisure Limited) shows the power of the co-operative model in action. Our case study shares how significant their impact has been, saving the NHS in Cumbria a reported £150,000 in hospital admissions.
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It was great to be a part of @coophousinguk.bsky.social's 'Building a Better World Together' conference on Saturday. Our Member Services Lead, Emma Laycock, spoke on the 'Making your homes better' panel about our engagement with the govt's doubling the size commitment #coophousing25 #coops
October 21, 2025 at 1:59 PM
It was great to be a part of @coophousinguk.bsky.social's 'Building a Better World Together' conference on Saturday. Our Member Services Lead, Emma Laycock, spoke on the 'Making your homes better' panel about our engagement with the govt's doubling the size commitment #coophousing25 #coops