Research and publications
Learn more about co-operative and employee owned enterprises through the following reports from CDS and its partners.
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Growing Scotland's co-operative economy (435kb)
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In this briefing paper, we highlight the economic, environmental and community benefits that co-operative and employee owned business models can provide.
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Making a positive difference to public services (584kb)
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In this briefing paper, we hope to stimulate thinking on public service delivery options, by exploring the benefits that co-operative and employee owned business models can provide.
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A comparative analysis of co-operative sectors in Scotland, Finland, Sweden and Switzerland (1.3Mb)
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This report was commissioned by CDS to increase our knowledge of how co-operative sectors developed in Scotland and three comparator countries. It enhances our understanding of the opportunities and challenges for developing co-operatives in Scotland. The findings will inform our future strategy development.
A summary of this report is also available:
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From Colleagues to Owners
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‘From Colleagues to Owners’ is an Employee Ownership Association paper on how and why companies make the transition to employee ownership.
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Structuring employee ownership – a guide to trusts, shares and tax help for co-ownership
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This Employee Ownership Association guide is for co-owned companies and businesses considering a transfer to minority or majority employee ownership.
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Starting a co-operative
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A guide to setting up a democratically controlled business from Co-operatives UK
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The Co-operative Review 2009
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The annual Co-operative Review from Co-operatives UK details the true scope of the co operative sector's contribution to the United Kingdom economy.
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