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Paid Co-operatives UK Youth Advisory Group

  • Organization: Co-operatives UK
  • Type: Fellowship
  • Location: United Kingdom
  • Deadline: September 6, 2026
  • Funding: Fully Funded

Co-operatives UK is the national body for co-operative businesses in Britain. Its Youth Advisory Group brings together people aged 16 to 30 from across the co-operative landscape to shape what Co-operatives UK does, and to run their own projects getting more young people involved in the movement. It was launched at the organisation's National Youth Summit in 2024, and members are paid for their time. **What you get:** - Payment for your time, which Co-operatives UK provides to remove barriers to taking part - A direct say in the work of the national body for co-operatives in Britain - A group of other young people from across the movement to work alongside - The chance to lead your own projects getting more young people engaged with co-operatives **What you'll do:** - Bring new perspectives and challenge established thinking, so the organisation's work matches what young people actually need - Champion the youth voice and push for young people to be meaningfully involved across the co-operative movement - Spread the word about co-ops in youth networks outside the movement - Work on independent projects of your own that increase young people's engagement with co-operatives **Key dates:** - Applications close 23:59 on Sunday 6 September 2026 **More information:** - The Youth Advisory Group information pack is downloadable from the programme page - Applications go to youth@uk.coop, and can be sent as written text, video or audio

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Paid Co-operatives UK Youth Advisory Group

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Opportunity type
Fellowship
Funding
Fully Funded
Location
United Kingdom
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About this opportunity

Co-operatives UK is the national body for co-operative businesses in Britain. Its Youth Advisory Group brings together people aged 16 to 30 from across the co-operative landscape to shape what Co-operatives UK does, and to run their own projects getting more young people involved in the movement. It was launched at the organisation's National Youth Summit in 2024, and members are paid for their time.

What you get:

  • Payment for your time, which Co-operatives UK provides to remove barriers to taking part
  • A direct say in the work of the national body for co-operatives in Britain
  • A group of other young people from across the movement to work alongside
  • The chance to lead your own projects getting more young people engaged with co-operatives

What you'll do:

  • Bring new perspectives and challenge established thinking, so the organisation's work matches what young people actually need
  • Champion the youth voice and push for young people to be meaningfully involved across the co-operative movement
  • Spread the word about co-ops in youth networks outside the movement
  • Work on independent projects of your own that increase young people's engagement with co-operatives

Key dates:

  • Applications close 23:59 on Sunday 6 September 2026

More information:

  • The Youth Advisory Group information pack is downloadable from the programme page
  • Applications go to youth@uk.coop, and can be sent as written text, video or audio

Who can apply

  • Aged 16 to 30
  • Open whether you are an active member of a co-operative or completely new to the movement
  • Complete the short application form and email it to youth@uk.coop
  • The form asks who you are, why you want to join, and what skills and experience you have
  • Applications are accepted as written text, video or audio, so you do not have to write an essay
  • Anyone aged 16 to 30 in the UK, whether you are already active in a co-operative or have never heard of the movement. Co-operatives UK says applications from young people at all levels of experience are welcome.

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Good to know

  • +Members are paid for their time, which Co-operatives UK does specifically to remove barriers to taking part.
  • +You can apply by written text, video or audio, so you do not have to write an essay.
  • +Open whether you are already in a co-operative or have never heard of the movement, and they welcome all levels of experience.
  • +You get a real say in the work of the national body for co-operatives in Britain, plus your own projects to lead.

Worth checking yourself

  • !Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 6 September, so there is very little time.
  • !You need to be aged 16 to 30.
  • !You apply by emailing the completed form to youth@uk.coop rather than through an online form.
  • !This is a UK role, so you need to be able to take part from there.

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