Co-operatives UK is a trade body for mutual businesses and co-operatives. "We aim to bring together all those with a passion and interest in co-operative action," they write on their about page on their website. "We work to promote the co-operative alternative across many sectors of the economy from high street consumer-owned co-operatives to pubs and football clubs, healthcare to agriculture, credit unions to community owned shops."
They were part of the Co-operatives Fortnight, which SocialBusiness.org covered in May, which runs every summer in the United Kingdom. They also have an app for Android, iPhone and iPad called Co-operate, which provides informations on co-operatives, their products and also news related to the field at large.
Contact Information
Co-operatives UK website
Co-operatives UK on Facebook
Co-operatives UK on LinkedIn
Co-operatives UK on Twitter
Co-op Trade Bodies
Co-operatives UK Attempts to Raise Awareness on the Benefits of Business
Trend Themes
1. Co-operatives - Exploring new ways for businesses to work together and promote co-operative action.
2. Consumer-owned - Creating opportunities for consumers to have ownership in businesses and influence decision-making.
3. Community-owned - Empowering communities to own and operate their own businesses for shared economic benefits.
Industry Implications
1. Retail - Integrating co-operative principles into retail businesses to provide consumer ownership and engagement.
2. Hospitality - Implementing co-operative models in pubs and restaurants for community-focused ownership and economic benefits.
3. Agriculture - Promoting co-operative farming practices for collective decision-making and increased economic sustainability.