We’re building a cooperative digital economy
CoTech is a UK-wide network of creative technology companies fully owned and controlled by the people who do the work.
We design, build, and support digital and creative products for organisations that want values-aligned tech.
Our services
Between our member co-ops, we cover the full digital and creative stack. From strategy and discovery through to build, hosting and long-term support. We can even support organisational development, particularly when it comes to democratic ownership and decision-making.
Digital products & platforms
- Websites & web apps (WordPress, Drupal, Webflow, custom)
- CMS / CRM design and development
- E-commerce
- Complex data integrations
- Learning platforms
- Custom AI applications
- Data visualisation
- Cloud hosting
Design & content
- User research & testing
- Design sprints & discovery
- Accessibility & usability training
- Branding & graphic design
- Film & animation
- Game design
- Print production
Marketing & comms
- Digital strategy & campaigns
- Copywriting
- Social media marketing
- Search engine optimisation (SEO)
- Generative engine optimisation (GEO)
- Analytics & analysis
Co-op & organisational development
- Cooperative Development
- Facilitation
- Sociocracy Training
- Service Design
Our work
Digital creative and cooperative work in action.
Client name
Central Coop
Coops involved
- Creative Coop
Project name
World Builders Board Game
Services offered
- Branding & Creative Content
- Game Design
Key deliverables or outcomes
We created World Builders with Central Co-op: a classroom board game that teaches the UN Global Goals through play. We led mechanics, identity and all printed assets, working with educators to keep it accessible for primary pupils. The game sparks discussion and turns complex ideas into memorable, practical actions.
Client name
Fuel Poverty Action
Coops involved
- Data Content Reach
Project name
Comms consultancy and web bulid
Services offered
- Web Development
- Discovery & Design Sprint
- UX Research & Design
- Branding & Creative Content
- Digital Marketing & SEO
- Analytics & Performance Insights
- Co-op & Organisational Development
- Content Strategy
Key deliverables or outcomes
As lead technical partner for LocalGov Drupal, the UK local government publishing platform created by councils for councils, we have worked since 2020 with an expanding network of councils and agencies to deliver a collaborative, code-sharing approach that accelerates development, improves quality, and reduces costs across local government website projects.
Client name
Open Digital Cooperative
Coops involved
- Agile Collective
Project name
LocalGov Drupal
Services offered
- Web Development
- Discovery & Design Sprint
- UX Research & Design
- Branding & Creative Content
- Digital Marketing & SEO
- Analytics & Performance Insights
- Co-op & Organisational Development
Key deliverables or outcomes
As lead technical partner for LocalGov Drupal, the UK local government publishing platform created by councils for councils, we have worked since 2020 with an expanding network of councils and agencies to deliver a collaborative, code-sharing approach that accelerates development, improves quality, and reduces costs across local government website projects.
Client name
Mapped
Coops involved
- Common Knowledge
Project name
Mapped
Services offered
- App Development
- Complex Data Integration
- UX Research & Design
Key deliverables or outcomes
When your membership data lives in a spreadsheet, it’s hard to see where your power really is. Who’s close enough to turn out for an action? Where are your strongest areas — and where do you need to grow? That’s why we built Mapped — a digital platform made by and for grassroots organisers. Mapped turns static membership lists into live, shared maps that help you see where your people are, plan strategically and take collective action. You don’t need to be a tech expert — just connect your existing membership database or upload a spreadsheet. Mapped instantly visualises your data on an interactive map.
Links
Client name
The Energy Saving Trust
Coops involved
- Outlandish
Project name
Nook
Services offered
- Web Development
- Discovery & Design Sprint
- CRM Solution
- UX Research & Design
Key deliverables or outcomes
Nook is a case management tool for the community energy sector. Co-designed with energy advisors themselves, it helps teams to manage client information, organise their case workflow and speed up their reporting. Nook is built on top of CiviCRM, a popular open-source solution.
Our members
Meet the co-ops behind CoTech
