Our Membership Dividend

The core purpose of Coop Schools is to support, strengthen and secure all Cooperative schools and trusts in England, through voluntary membership.

As the only membership organisation of its kind in the United Kingdom, membership subscription enables:

Cooperative Strength

Building robust connections with likeminded colleagues
Accessing a 'brains trust' of cooperative educators
Solving challenges through peer expertise

Cooperative Support

Governance guidance from those who live your values
Examples of ethical leadership in action
Cooperative principles, practical applications

Cooperative Voice

Shaping tomorrow's education landscape
Being heard because we speak as many
Your local concerns elevated to national attention

Member Ownership

You don't just subscribe - you belong and direct
Your subscription is your stake in our shared future
Not customers, but co-owners of collective success

Values in Action

Principles with purpose, not just on paper
Democratic participation, creating democratic citizens
Social responsibility beyond school walls
Equality and equity walking hand in hand

Activist Opportunities

Direct engagement with your schools and Trusts
Extending influence beyond your Trust
Building system leadership with us
Co-creating solutions

Annual membership subscriptions are very reasonable, and can be paid by individual schools or centrally by the Trust. Rates are equitably based on number of pupils on roll, or the size of a Trust. The smallest schools will pay no more than £200 for annual subscriptions; the largest no more than £500. Whole Trust membership subscriptions are based on Trust size and equate to a minimum of £200 per school and a maximum of £450 per school.

However, the real contribution of membership comes from full participation in the network of cooperative schools, from sharing the great work you do in your schools and communities, to partnering with others in your region through our regional events, to making sure your voice is heard and represented on our National Board.

Our members are Coop Schools.

Our Membership Dividend

Payment Options