Overview

This jointly published guide offers practical step-by-step information for public sector organisations who are considering taking over ownership of the services they provide. In addition to outlining the benefits involved, the guide offers advice on the options available, legal and technical considerations, ownership and governance and how to secure a strong mutual future.

The benefits of employee ownership have led to cross-party political commitment to increasing the role of employee-led mutuals and co-operatives in providing public services. Public sector workers are being given a ‘right to provide’, meaning they will have the option to set up new organisations outside of the public sector and take on full responsibility for the services they deliver, and the Government is supporting a number of ‘mutual pathfinders’ in different sectors.

To read the full guide, click 'View Briefing'.