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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

🫶 "Co-operate and we can change the world." Excited for Co-op Congress this Friday and Saturday? Read this preview inter...
09/06/2026

🫶 "Co-operate and we can change the world." Excited for Co-op Congress this Friday and Saturday? Read this preview interview from Co-operative News with Longfella: Poet Tony Walsh about his "anthem – or 'battle hymn' – for co-operation", which will be performed on Friday morning (see link in post below): https://www.thenews.coop/poet-prepares-a-rallying-call-at-this-years-co-op-congress/

We've final tickets remaining – see the full line-up and grab your spot 👉 https://www.uk.coop/congress

08/06/2026

🚨 Applications now OPEN for the UK Social Enterprise Awards 2026!

It’s the biggest social enterprise event out there, and this year we’re delighted that co-operatives will be at the heart of celebrations.

For the first time, we’re co-producing the event alongside our friends at Social Enterprise UK and bringing the party to Manchester!

There are 15 categories to choose from – including a new Co-op of the Year award.

🔗 Find out more and apply: https://buff.ly/DOkgOre

But hurry, applications close on 12 July 🗓️

🔥 One week to go 🔥 Will we see you in Birmingham? Co-op Congress is next Friday 12 and Saturday 13 June and it's PACKED ...
05/06/2026

🔥 One week to go 🔥 Will we see you in Birmingham? Co-op Congress is next Friday 12 and Saturday 13 June and it's PACKED full of sessions and opportunities for our members and the wider movement. Don't miss out! Line-up and last chance for tickets 👉 https://buff.ly/O8U0KlJ – proudly sponsored by The Co-operative Bank 👏

💻️ WEBINAR: Can co‑operatives help fix social care? ⁉️ Our recently published ‘Social Care Co‑operatives in the UK’ repo...
04/06/2026

💻️ WEBINAR: Can co‑operatives help fix social care? ⁉️

Our recently published ‘Social Care Co‑operatives in the UK’ report (with Cwmpas, Centre for Care and others) highlighted the potential for co‑operative approaches to deliver better quality, more person‑centred care, improve conditions for care workers and strengthen local communities.

🏗️ So we can explore building on this valuable research, we’re holding a free webinar, ‘Can co‑operatives fix social care?’ on Tuesday 23 June at 2‑3.30pm. Speakers include:

💬 Serena Vicario, lead author of the Social Care Co‑operatives in the UK report from the Centre for Health Service Studies at the University of Kent.

💬 Equal Care Co-op, one of the UK’s most innovative social care co‑operatives, sharing their experience of delivering relationship-centred, democratic care.

Together we’ll explore the report’s findings and recommendations, discuss the opportunities and challenges facing social care co‑operatives – and consider what needs to happen next to support their growth. 🌱

🫶 Whether you work in social care, policy, commissioning, local government, the co‑operative sector or are simply interested in building a fairer care system, we’d love you to join us. And you can share any thoughts or ideas with us ahead of the webinar by emailing [email protected].

Sign up here: https://buff.ly/Yyn7Fsy

Doubling the size of the co-operative and mutual sector cannot stay as a warm ambition.It has to become a serious delive...
02/06/2026

Doubling the size of the co-operative and mutual sector cannot stay as a warm ambition.

It has to become a serious delivery agenda, with funding, finance, legislation and pace behind it.

As co-operatives and mutuals gather in Parliament today to mark the first birthday of the Mutuals Business Council, our Policy and Development Lead, James Wright, looks at the progress government has already made, from local power to community ownership and credit unions.

But this summer is decisive. If ministers want the impact to be visible by the next election, the next phase has to be bolder and faster.

Read James’ full piece on what’s been achieved, what’s missing and why doubling the sector could help build a fairer, more resilient UK economy (link in the comments).

30/05/2026

Last year’s National Youth Summit had the energy. ⚡️This year we’re bringing it back – bigger and bolder.

The National Youth Summit 2026 is a free event for 16 to 30. It's for anyone for anyone interested in new ways of living, working and organising and takes place on Saturday 13 June in Birmingham.

You can expect hands-on workshops across the day, including people-powered energy, is a co-op right for you, building community spaces, and a creative workshop.

Ready to be part of it? Check out the free tickets and more info here: https://buff.ly/5DLH4AP

Proudly sponsored by The Co-operative Bank 👏

29/05/2026

🎉 There’s just TWO WEEKS to go until Co-op Congress!

Taking place on Friday 12 and Saturday 13 June in Birmingham, Congress brings the UK’s co-operative movement together to connect, learn and help shape what comes next.

🫶 Across two days, we’ll explore people power, resilience, local energy, community ownership, the future of work, policy, tech and co-operation amongst co-operatives.

Don’t miss out. Book your place at Co-op Congress – proudly sponsored by The Co-operative Bank: https://www.uk.coop/congress

Keeping up with changing legal, HR and governance responsibilities can be challenging for any co-operative - especially ...
29/05/2026

Keeping up with changing legal, HR and governance responsibilities can be challenging for any co-operative - especially when legislation, workplace expectations and operational risks are evolving so quickly.

That’s why we produce our advice mailer, designed specifically to help co-operatives stay informed, prepared and ahead of the curve.

Our next edition - out soon - is packed with:
• Employment law updates
• Guidance on redundancy changes
• Practical advice on using AI
• Upcoming specialist training

Whether you are a board member, manager or practitioner, our advice mailer provides practical, expert-led guidance tailored to the realities of running a co-operative business.

Sign up to get our advice and practical support straight into your inbox: https://buff.ly/WyyrAnb

🌍 Co‑operate and we can change the world! 💗 That’s the theme of 2026 – starting on 22 June. To celebrate, we want to...
21/05/2026

🌍 Co‑operate and we can change the world! 💗

That’s the theme of 2026 – starting on 22 June. To celebrate, we want to showcase the incredible positive impact co‑operatives are making every day.

We want to hear from our members about:
🤝 How you support and strengthen your community
💚 How you improve the lives of members, employees, customers or clients
🌼 How you’re creating fairer, more empowering places to live and work
📸 We’d love great video content and photos too

We’ll share your stories far and wide. Find out more and share your story with us here: https://buff.ly/otKiv7W

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