Co-operative Secretaries Association (CSA)National Co-operative Managers Association (NCMA)National Union of Co-operative Officials (NUCO)National Association of Co-operative Officials (NACO)

The creation of the National Association of Co-operative Officials (NACO) on 1 Jan 1971 was the result of the merger of three associations created in the early part of the 20th century. The Co-operative Secretaries Association (CSA) was formed in March 1908 and registered as a co-operative in autumn 1909. The CSA was formed as a professional association to provide support and guidance to those who worked as secretaries within co-operative societies.

The National Co-operative Managers' Association (NCMA) was created after an idea was proposed at a meeting of the Central Education Committee on 21 Jan 1911 about the formation of a national managers' association. The first meeting of the NCMA was held in Manchester 14 August 1912 and the association was registered under the Industrial and Provident Societies Act on 21st December 1912. The NCMA provided professional support to those working as managers within co-operative societies.

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