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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
Why should public money for care end up as private profit? Following Andy Burnham's speech on social care reform this week, we're calling for a co-operative approach: buff.ly/nxNIvVd
📣 Co‑op Fortnight 2026 – have your say! 💬 We’re always working to improve what we do to better serve our members and support co‑ops. So we’d love to hear what you thought of this year’s Co‑op Fortnight – our annual celebration of co‑operatives 🎉 from 22 June to 5 July. 🧵(1/2)
From #CoopCongress to Downing Street! There's more to this particular journey of course... Congratulations to @andyburnham.bsky.social – the UK's first Labour & Co-operative Prime Minister. We're looking forward to working with the new govt to help deliver good growth in every postcode #coops
"Putting the power in the hands of communities." That's how our CEO @rosemarley.bsky.social described the opportunity facing the UK on BBC Radio 5 Live this morning, ahead of Andy Burnham becoming the first Labour and Co-operative Prime Minister. Listen (1hr26m) www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
What kind of Prime Minister will Andy Burnham be? Our CEO @rosemarley.bsky.social joined BBC Breakfast this morning to share her insight, drawing on nearly a decade of working closely with him. Watch from 9.31: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis... #coops #andyburnham
Co-operatives UK and Community Energy England have launched a dual membership offer designed to help #communityenergy organisations grow, collaborate and maximise their impact. @cooperativesuk.bsky.social #energy #renewables #coops www.thenews.coop/dual-members...
Community ownership has a vital role to play in building stronger local economies and more resilient, connected communities. We welcome the new report from our partners @locality.org.uk and @powertochange.org.uk. 🧵👇 #comshares #coops @comshares.bsky.social
Locality@locality.org.uk · 4w agoCommunity ownership is proven to drive local renewal. But while political support is growing, investment still falls far short of demand. New research from @locality.org.uk @powertochange.org.uk sets out how we can scale #CommunityOwnership nationwide. 📖 Read more: https://bit.ly/4h0aMo1
There’s still time to nominate a socially-trading organisation that you think deserves some time in the spotlight! 🎉🥳 🚨 Deadline – 12 July, 11:59pm Find out more about the awards and nominate your STO here: uksocialenterpriseawards.awardsplatform.com Good luck!
Two catastrophic earthquakes have hit Venezuela. Buildings were reduced to rubble in minutes. Now the survivors urgently need support.
🏆 Could your co-op be Co-op of the Year? 🏆 The UK @socialenterpriseuk.bsky.social Awards 2026 include a dedicated co-op category for the first time. But applications close this Sunday 12 July. Don't miss out. Apply today 👉 www.socialenterprise.org.uk/all-about-so... #coops #socentawards
💚 It’s the last day of #CoopFortnight – and what an incredible celebration it’s been! 🎉 Over the past two weeks, we’ve shared inspiring stories of co‑ops co‑operating to change the world 🌍 – from creating affordable homes 🏡 & supporting community health 🩺 to...🧵👇️ (1/4)
🌍 Changing the world, one conversation at a time.🕊️ It’s International Day of Co‑operatives! This year’s theme is ‘Co‑operatives for a peaceful world,’ so we’re celebrating by shining the #CoopFortnight spotlight on our member, the Dialogue Practitioners Co‑operative. 🧵(1/6)
🌍 It’s the United Nations and @icacoop.bsky.social’s International Day of Co‑operatives! 🕊️ This year’s theme is “Co‑operatives for a peaceful world.” Inequality & exclusion can fuel conflict, but co‑ops tackle both by sharing ownership, creating livelihoods & strengthening local institutions.🧵(1/3)
💜 This #CoopFortnight we’re celebrating Co‑op Group for co‑operating to change the world by helping people have compassionate conversations about subjects that can be difficult – like planning ahead, end‑of‑life wishes, coping with loss & protecting what matters most. 🧵👇️ (1/5)
👏 This morning’s #CoopFortnight shout out goes to our member @agile.coop – a worker‑owned agency that’s “co‑operating to change the world” 🌍 by designing, building and supporting websites for mission-driven organisations.🧵👇️ (1/6)
⚡🌞 Today, as part of #CoopFortnight and #CommunityEnergy Fortnight, we’re celebrating our member Grimsby Community Energy – for co‑operating to change the world by helping community organisations cut their energy bills with locally generated, clean electricity. 💚 🧵👇️ (1/6)
🌍 This #CoopFortnight, we’re celebrating our members who co‑operate to change the world by creating practical solutions to environmental 🌱 and social challenges. 👋 So say hello to Manchester-based @emergerecycling.bluesky.social 🧵👇️ (1/6)
💙✨ This afternoon, we’re shining the #CoopFortnight spotlight on social care provider Cartrefi Cymru Co‑operative – for “co‑operating to change the world” by empowering its colleagues & the people it supports to have a genuine voice in shaping the care it provides. 🧵👇️ (1/4)
Community energy organisations can now access more support, for less. We’ve partnered with @communityenergyengland.org to launch a dual membership offer, helping more orgs access advice, governance support, resources & networks. CEE members can join Co-operatives UK with 50% off!
Our CEO @rosemarley.bsky.social was on Sky News earlier today talking about Andy Burnham and how #coops provide solutions. Rose covered the brilliant work of Middleton Cooperating & Middleton Co‑operative Mayoral Development Corporation + the importance of giving people agency to bring about change.
🏘️ Meet our member Headingley Development Trust (HDT) 👏, a community‑owned trust that’s “co‑operating to change the world” 🌍 by operating businesses that deliver social good and enrich lives in a #Leeds suburb. So here’s a big #CoopFortnight shout out to them! 🧵👇️ (1/6)
💪 Changing the world through grass roots community health care support. 💚 Today for #CoopFortnight, we’re celebrating our member GLL, the worker‑owned co‑op that’s “co‑operating to change the world” 🌍 by working to improve health outcomes. 🧵👇️ (1/6)
“If people in 1844 could form the co-operative movement…” A striking line from Andy Burnham this morning. He’s right – we can’t leave everything to the market. So what do we think? Over to you Rose👇 @rosemarley.bsky.social
🫶This afternoon’s big #CoopFortnight shout out goes to @plunkettuk.bsky.social 👏 which supports people in rural areas to set up and run community‑owned businesses. 🌾 🧵👇️ (1/5)
🪴 This morning, as part of #CoopFortnight, we’re celebrating our member Three Seas Cornwall, who are co‑operating to change the world 🌍 by tackling one of the biggest social challenges of our age: access to affordable housing. 🧵👇️ (1/5)
🚂 Introducing our member Severn Valley Railway (SVR) – one of the UK’s leading heritage lines, running for 16.5 miles from Kidderminster to Bridgnorth in the counties of #Worcestershire and #Shropshire through some of England’s most beautiful countryside. 🧵👇️ (1/3)
Community energy co‑operatives have the power to change the world 🌍️ Our series of FREE webinars will help introduce and explore opportunities offered to #coops through community energy – including the government’s new Local Power Plan. 🧵👇️ (1/3)
👋 A big #CoopFortnight shout out to the Intermediary Co‑operative – the UK’s only co‑operative and not‑for‑profit intermediary service – which is doing world‑changing work by helping hundreds of vulnerable people across England and Wales gain fair access to justice. 🧵👇️ (1/6)
