The UK co-operatives directory

8,854 societies from the FCA register · plus curated advisers & services · Updated May 2026

Two directories in one. Browse every live co-operative and community benefit society on the public FCA register, and find vetted-by-category advisers, solicitors, accountants, banks and software that specialise in helping co-ops get set up and run well.

Browse co-operatives & societies

Live societies from the FCA Mutuals Public Register. A factual record of registration — not an endorsement.

897 listed

Co-operative Societies

Societies registered specifically as co-operatives under the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act …

1,804 listed

Community Benefit Societies

Societies that trade for the benefit of the broader community, often with an asset lock — the structure behind…

5,784 listed

Registered Societies

Societies registered under the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 (and predecessor Acts) — …

369 listed

Credit Unions

Member-owned financial co-operatives that provide savings and affordable loans to their members. Authorised by…

Find an adviser or service

Professionals and providers who work with co-operatives.

How this directory works — and how we’re paid. Listings marked Featured are paid placements, and some outbound links are commercial partnerships, which means we may earn a commission. Paid placement is not a recommendation, and we have not independently vetted, accredited or regulated any business listed here. Always check a provider’s credentials yourself. This page is general information, not legal or financial advice.

The adviser entries below are sample placeholders demonstrating the listing format — not real businesses.

Example Co-op Development Advisers Featured

Independent co-operative development advisers helping new groups choose a structure, write rules and register.

FormationGovernanceWorker co-ops

Listing available

Sample Mutual & Co-op Solicitors Verified

Specialist legal advice on registered societies, community shares and asset locks.

LegalCommunity sharesRules

Listing available

Your Accountancy Firm Here

Accountancy and audit for co-operatives and community benefit societies.

AccountingAuditTax

Listing available

Ethical Business Banking (sample listing) Featured

Co-op-friendly business current accounts and lending for member-owned enterprises.

BankingLendingCurrent accounts

Listing available

Co-op Membership Software (sample)

Membership, voting and share-register software built for co-operatives.

SoftwareMembershipVoting

Listing available

Mutual Insurance Brokers (sample)

Insurance for co-ops, community businesses and social enterprises.

InsuranceLiabilityProperty

Listing available

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