Co-Operatives Uk

We have FREE 'Is a co-op right for you?' workshops running in the following places from September: BIRMINGHAM, BRISTOL, GLASGOW, GRIMSBY, LEEDS, LIVERPOOL, LONDON, MANCHESTER and OXFORD. BOOK: http://bit.ly/2AATpaK

GRIMSBY, 11 September: Co-operatives UK and The Hive has partnered with Sector Support North East Lincolnshire and Centre4's Empowering Places project to deliver this FREE ‘Is a co-operative right for you?’ session in Grimsby. Book now: http://bit.ly/2O9nNel

Colleagues from Co-operatives UK enjoyed a great event for The Open Co-op's Open 2018 in London last week. Full write up from Co-operative News below!

With big policy reviews coming up, we've published new briefings on the government policies needed to help people develop co-ops:
https://www.uk.coop/co-op-development

The way we do local economics needs to change!
https://www.uk.coop/community-economic-de velopment

DEADLINE EXTENDED: The deadline for the Bright Ideas Fund – from Power to Change, delivered by Locality in partnership with Plunkett Foundation, Groundwork and ourselves – has been extended! Community co-ops now have until 14 August to apply for support and a grant of up to £15,000 ➡️ http://www.uk.coop/BrightIdeas #coops

TELL US how you celebrated your #coopdifference during Co‑operatives Fortnight 2018 and help shape next year's campaign! Please take 2 minutes to answer FIVE quick questions 👉 http://bit.ly/2vk9mw8

We have published a guide for co-ops all about running a successful annual general meeting (AGM). As the AGM is one of the primary ways for members to have their say and hold the board of directors to account, it's important to get this event right. Read and download the guide 👇 #coops

Before we enter another week here's a recap from this week's newsletter. We've made really promising progress at Westminster as we look to slash red tape and make the co-op model much more accessible. We've also published a new guide and there's some great training available. For more details read the newsletter here: https://bit.ly/2LtPHEQ
AND if you want to get the latest on #coops straight into your inbox sign up for updates here: https://www.uk.coop/sign-co-operatives-uk -updates

Our members do incredible things - and we love to showcase those co-operatives on this very page. Send us a suitable picture (membership@uk.coop) and we'll feature your co-op as our cover image - with a nice write-up of course - just like this one 👇

Mental health in the workplace is incredibly important. We are delighted to be working with Clinical Director of Wellbeing and Health Promotion at Bupa, Dr Jenny Leeser, to offer a one-day training course to help co-ops protect the mental health and wellbeing of their colleagues. The course covers identification, prevention, support and promotion of positive mental health and wellbeing. Training is priced £150+VAT per person for Co-operatives UK members (£215+VAT non-members).

Our latest newsletter is out. Policy progress in Westminster, co-op AGM guide, training opportunities and more. Click the image below to read it all. And if you want to get co-op news straight into your inbox sign up for updates here: https://www.uk.coop/sign-co-operatives-uk -updates #coops

Social Care Institute for Excellence publishes our blog on the case for co-op care:
https://www.scie.org.uk/ne…/opinions/co operative-flourishing

Looking like an excellent line-up for the The Open Co-op event THIS THURS & FRI in London! Check it out 👉 https://2018.open.coop
#opencoop2018 #coops #platformcoops

We're demonstrating that it is possible to make progress for co-ops in Westminster, Brexit or not, whichever party is in power. Read Co-op Policy Blog #7 to find out how.
https://www.uk.coop/…/co-op-policy-blog -7-making-headway-we…

Good governance is crucial when it comes to the effectiveness of co-operatives. That's why we've stacks of resources available to download which are geared towards improving your co-op's governance. Take a look: https://www.uk.coop/th…/growing-your-co -operative/governance

What is it about co-ops that makes them a better way of doing business? We think that speaking to the people behind co-op businesses is the best way to make the case for co-ops. Read our selection of brill case studies. https://www.uk.coop/about/case-studies #coops

Want to be on the money when it comes to.... well, money! We're running a practical, advanced workshop to help attendees interpret their co-op's management accounts and use that financial information to make informed business decisions. It takes place in Manchester on 26 September and is perfect for directors, management committee members and others overseeing the business. AND we've a superb member rate of £150+VAT (£215+VAT non-members) to attend. #coops

Here's one for our community energy members. Gov calling for evidence on "The future for small-scale low-carbon generation". We may look to gather together evidence from our members, if there is appetite:
https://www.gov.uk/…/the-future-for-sma ll-scale-low-carbon-…

A film to celebrate co-ops. "Not through competition but co-operation of each, the people's strength." Watch. Enjoy. Share. #coopdifference

I use the Coop all the time here in Maldon Essex and was very pleased with this years Dividend.

I have just seen an advert on facebook for one of your publications 'Co-operative Company names' I'd like to see a copy because the title horrifies me!!!

Co-operative Societies are totally different organisations, from Companies whether private of PLC's. Does it mean Co-operative 'Society' names. Is it a miss print ??

The Rochdale pioneers must be turning in their graves. The whole reason to establish their Society, was to combat the evils of Capitalism. in short Co-ops Co-operate, Companies compete. Think Border Collie vs. Rabid Hyaena. think Churchill vs. Hitler. For Co-operatives to succeed they need to recognise the enemy. I'll be at the National retail societies Conference in March, perhaps Ed Mayo or someone can bring a copy( If you haven't shreded them all by then !!!

I have been in the co operative party for about 25 years and active within it when i could. Because of where i live that is no.longer possible nor is it achievable to shop at a co-op in my vicinity. However, i do bank with the co-op and have found it to be the best bank i.have ever.used. I am a firm believer in co-operation and it is needed in this unsure world in.which we live now just as much as it was needed in its foundation.

I have been a Co-op member for about 40 years, it's the only way going forward, together.

Every day I go to COOP Heywood, more than 10 years.

A great plase to co-operate - like right NOW!

We desperately need a few more votes to help us win a grant of 30,000 Euros in the EOCA awards , which close this morning at 11.00 am. If you can, please vote for our project "Amboro Analogue Forestry" - working with farmer co-ops in Bolivia Please follow the link on the ArBolivia home page!

I would like know if there is a coop society in Gosport, Hsnts