Co-op Links
The following is a list of links and contacts for further information.
Co-opnet is a discussion forum for co-operators to discuss co-op issues.
International Co-operative Alliance
(ICA) is the world organisation for the co-operative movement.
Co-operative & Community Finance has been providing loan finance for co-operatives, employee owned businesses and social enterprises.
about co-ops
Total Coverage is a co-operative enterprise, meaning that the business is owned and controlled democratically by the workforce.
We are one of a large number of worker co-ops in the UK and worldwide, operating in a wide range of areas as diverse as design, printing and other media to telecoms, internet services, wholefoods, and manufacturing.
Co-operative retail societies run Co-op supermarkets and other outlets up and down the country, and so are the most commonly known face of the co-operative movement. These are multi-million pound businesses which also adhere to the widely recognised set of co-operative values and principles.
Meanwhile housing co-operatives organise social housing controlled by their tenants, and credit unions offer their members affordable credit, financial advice and a healthy return on their investments.
Total Coverage is committed to the rules of governance that are drawn up by the International Co-operative Alliance. These include a commitment to socially responsible and ethical work issues. As part of this commitment total coverage is keen to offer eco-friendly printing and provide options for customers to print using recycled and sustainable methods.
Total Coverage also supports fair trade and ethical trading. For instance this website is hosted using sustainable energy, wind and solar power by a hosting service that is carbon neutral.
For more information visit the tc blog for the latest news.