Journal of Co-operative Studies, 37(2), 5-15

Abstract

The issue of members' financial participation in their co-operatives is the subject of Principle 3 of the International Co-operative alliances; revised values and principles. This report provides an overview of UK co-operatives and developments in the co-operative movement before moving on to consider legal frameworks and financial participation by employees in retail (consumer) co-operatives, worker co-operatives, ad community co-operatives.