Building a Fairer Economy with Worker‑Owned Cooperatives and Employee‑Owned Businesses

In Employee-Owned Businesses, employees hold a stake, either directly or through a trust. This means they have a say in key decisions and benefit directly from the company's success. Employee-Owned Businesses can be more resilient, and often show increased productivity and innovation due to the vested interest of the employees.

If you're a South Ribble resident or business interested in starting or converting to a worker-owned cooperative or an employee-owned business, the Council offers support, including training, funding, assistance with finding suitable premises, digital support, and general guidance.

• Co-operatives UK: This is the central organisation for the cooperative movement in the UK. It provides resources and support for cooperatives.
• Facts and figures | ICA: This page provides key statistics and facts about cooperatives globally.
• Seeds for Change: This network provides resources and training to cooperatives and other groups working towards social change. They have a range of resources on setting up and running cooperatives.
• Financial Literacy for co-ops - Seeds for Change: This guide provides financial advice specifically for cooperatives, including budgeting, accounting, and planning for financial sustainability.