Co-operatives UK

The UK's apex body & authority on co-operatives, we provide expert support, advocacy & development to help member-owned business thrive:

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It takes just one click, ☝️ a few minutes ⏱️ and the answers to some simple questions to share your thoughts on what worked – and how we can do even better next year. So let us know.👂️We’re all ears! 👉️ https://t.co/nx7dFgf5QI
#CoopFortnight #Coops #BenComs (2/2)

[Co-operatives UK @CooperativesUK]

📣 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)

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@RoseMarley1 @JimmyLloydW

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From #CoopCongress to Downing Street! There's more to this particular journey of course...

Congratulations to @andyburnham – the UK's first Labour & Co-op Prime Minister.

We're looking forward to working with the new govt to help deliver good growth in every postcode #coops

[Co-operatives UK @CooperativesUK]

"Putting the power in the hands of communities."

That's how our CEO @RoseMarley1 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) https://t.co/ydQUAZgD9q

[Co-operatives UK @CooperativesUK]

What kind of Prime Minister will Andy Burnham be? Our CEO @RoseMarley1 joined BBC Breakfast this morning to share her insight, drawing on nearly a decade of working closely with him. Watch from 9.31: https://t.co/OfaRimKJ49

[Co-operatives UK @CooperativesUK]

This included #Burnham’s history of being involved with the #coops sector and his understanding of how community ownership – and putting communities at the heart of the conversation – gives people agency to effect change.

Shout outs to the @WeAreTheFSA and the @icacoop 👏

[Co-operatives UK @CooperativesUK]

After #AndyBurnham’s appointment as Labour leader today, our CEO @RoseMarley1 appeared on @skynews this evening talking about what it means for Burnham to become the first Labour and @CoopParty Prime Minister. #coops

[Andrew Pakes MP @andrewpakes_]

A great start to the week in Westminster with food & agriculture cooperatives discussing the farming roadmap. We need greater cooperation across farming

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Stretford Public Hall is a member of Co-operatives UK - and we're delighted to have invested more than £100,000 in match-funding through our Booster Programme (so we're a member of @StretfordPHall as well!).

[Mirror Together @MirrorTogether]

Andy Burnham's 'No10 in the North' model already exists – in £10 public hall
Two local mums and a dad saved Stretford Public Hall from being sold off as flats. Now, it's a symbol of community power - and hosted a hustings for Andy Burnham's replacement
https://t.co/X6nVp03trb

[Co-operatives UK @CooperativesUK]

@decappeal @coopuk @mycoopfood @EoECoop @myheartcoop @RadstockCoop @CI_Coop @Scotmid If your organisation wants to promote the appeal, DM us and we can share relevant links, messaging and assets.

If you can, please donate online: https://t.co/sLhVCYKIKh

Or text Text COOP to 70150 to donate £10*

*Visit https://t.co/S4ruz8WIIH for full T&C’s

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Two catastrophic earthquakes have hit Venezuela. Buildings were reduced to rubble in minutes. Now the survivors urgently need support.

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Our movement is supporting the @decappeal – including @coopuk Group, @mycoopfood, @EoECoop, @myheartcoop, @RadstockCoop, @CI_Coop and @Scotmid.

[Preston City Council @prestoncouncil]

☀️ Meet Community Energy Preston, who are on a mission to harness unused rooftop space in Preston to generate clean, community-owned solar energy.

@CooperativesUK | #coopfortnight

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🏆 Could your co-op be Co-op of the Year? 🏆

The UK Social Enterprise 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 👉 https://t.co/Bfm60Dykvz #coops #socentawards

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@mycoopfood, @coopuk, @itzatna_arts, @FCUnitedMcr, @CoopParty, @ACSLLP, @LongfellaPoet, @woodcraftfolk, @GBEgovuk, @Comm1nrg, @CommEnergyLDN, @CoopInnovation, @GyComEnergy, @grimsbycommunityenergy

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💚 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)

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👏 A huge thank you to everyone who shared their stories, celebrated their achievements & helped show the positive impact of co‑operation over the past fortnight. Let’s keep telling our stories long after #CoopFortnight has come to an end. 💚 #Coops #ComBiz #CommunityOwned (4/4)