Co-operatives UK

Co-op

Rochdale, Rochdale

Live Well

Real Living Wage Employer

Social Value

We are a co-operative. As a co-operative we are owned by our members. Our members are co-operative organisations and organisations which support co-operatives and co-operation. We operate for their benefit and the ownership and control of Co-operatives UK lies with our members. With thousands of members - either direct members or through our federal members - Co-operatives UK is a network of thousands of co-operatives. By promoting shared wealth through member ownership, we are committed to enable anyone in the UK to form, or join, thriving and sustainable co-ops. Our vision is to build a better world through co-operation. Our mission is to empower and grow the UK's co-operative economy by being the voice of co-operation and member ownership. How do we do this? We promote co-ops by lobbying policy makers and raising awareness of co-ops to the public through our campaigning activities. We develop co-ops by providing specialist advice to co-operative businesses, and securing funding to support the sector to grow and thrive. We unite co-ops by organising national events, local workshops and networking sessions so co-ops can connect, learn and do business together.

Comedian and Actor Steve Coogan holding a hashtag coop sign outside Coop Congress 2025

Co-op congress speakers on stage seated on chairs in a panel discussion

What we offer

Offices & Workspace Hire

Offering private offices (from ~174 sq ft to ~2,510 sq ft), co-working spaces, hot desks all in a historic Grade II listed building with shared amenities.

Meeting Room Hire

Elegantly equipped rooms for meetings or events, with optional extras and support services to ensure professional delivery.

Registered Address & Mail Services

Organisations can use Holyoake House as their legal registered address; mail forwarding, scanning, and collection services are offered.

Tenant Hosting & Community Infrastructure

Holyoake House is home to co-operatives, social enterprises and sector organisations (e.g. Co-operative College, ABCUL, Coop News, etc.), providing a hub for collaboration, networking, and sectoral support. This includes post and mail handling.

Support Services & Advice

Expert guidance for co-operatives on governance, HR, finance, marketing, membership strategy, community shares and development programmes.

Training & Events

Training courses, webinars (including free webinars for those starting a co-op), conferences and networking events for co-operative practitioners. Training places start from £65+VAT per person with conferences and congress costing up to £410+VAT per person.

Membership Service

Membership packages offering exclusive benefits, member discounts, a directory of practitioners and access to bespoke support and offers. Basic membership starts at £125+VAT per year. You can also become an individually Ally member for as little as £30 per year.

Company details

Sector

Trade Unions & Professional Bodies

Organisation type

Community Benefit Society

Business address

Holyoake House
Hanover Street
Manchester
Rochdale
United Kingdom

Phone

0161 214 1750

Website

https://www.uk.coop

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