Co-operatives UK
Co-operatives UK is the UK’s authority on co-operatives, Co-operatives UK empowers member-owned business to thrive. We provide expertise across governance, HR, training, and networking to grow the co-operative economy, ensuring every co-operative can build strong, sustainable member ownership.
Holyoake House serves as the headquarters and co-working hub for Co-operatives UK and related co-operative and social enterprise organisations. It provides workspace and support services that enable co-ops and purpose-led businesses to operate, connect, and grow within a values-driven environment.
Members receive up to 20% discount on products and services.
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.
Post & Mail Handling
Post forwarding, collection, and scanned mail services (delivered every four weeks to an email address) for those using the building as their registered address.
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.
Support & Advice Services
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 Services
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
Holyoake House
Hanover Street
Manchester
M60 0AS
United Kingdom