Plunkett Foundation announces national community business conference

The event, scheduled for Birmingham on 6 July, will be the charity's first face-to-face conference in…

Co-ops and disability: New ways to meet people’s needs

Researcher Steve Graby organised an event bringing together representatives of the co-op and disabled people's movements

Nominations open for the European Social Economy Awards

The previous edition of the awards included honours for Spanish renewable co-op Som Energia and Turkish…

Coop Czech expands automatic store concept to rural areas

Coop Czech first trialled staffless stores last year

International Labour Organization runs co-op training for Laos coffee farmers

The course aimed to encourage the advancement of co-operatives in Laos’ coffee-growing regions

Deduction loans an opportunity for credit unions and borrowers, says report

The majority of benefit borrowers are young mothers – mostly single, in rented housing and on…

Midcounties Co-op wins Edie sustainability award for energy project of the year

Measures from the co-op include in-store energy efficiency awareness, reduced electricity usage and its Community Power…

Fairtrade and retail: How farmers benefit from your purchases

As producers struggle with input cost inflation and climate change, Fairtrade is more vital than ever

Co-operative Bank of Kenya reports 30% growth in annual profit

The bank has also made moves towards ESG goals, continued its support for small business and…

ICMIF and UN open applications for innovation challenge in mutual insurance

The partnership will promote innovative mutual insurance schemes to better protect the most vulnerable in developing…

Vancouver property management business launches housing co-op for staff

'For certain people the co-op model is what works well and what helps them feel like…

West Yorkshire mayor cuts ribbon on Leeds Credit Union’s new headquarters

The move to a larger site is part of the credit union’s growth plans