Co-founder of outdoor leisure co-op REI dies aged 107

Mary Anderson and her husband set up the venture in 1938 so their friends could get…

10th Asia Pacific Co-operative Ministers’ Conference begins in Vietnam

Co-ops and government ministers are meeting in Hanoi this week to grow stronger partnerships for reaching…

Grain co-operative Openfield appoints Philip Moody as chair

The board of directors voted for Mr Moody to succeed Richard Beldam, who retires from the…

Co-op Party launches consultation on Northern Ireland

Labour is reviewing whether to field election candidates in Northern Ireland – which could have serious…

£900,000 on offer to community co-operatives through Bright Ideas Fund

The initiative gives organisations the chance to apply for business development support and to access peer…

Government funding boost for Uruguayan housing co-ops

The National Housing Agency has given grants to 11 co-ops to build 409 homes, strengthening a…

We want a new Europe that cares for the real economy, sustainable development and social justice

As the European Union celebrates 60 years since the Treaty of Rome, co-operatives in industry and…

Gateway becomes Wales’ first employee owned dental practice

NHS dental patients in Abergavenny are set to benefit from the Gateway Dental Practice being 100%…

Britain’s oldest biscuit makes a return to the shelves of the Co-op

The Aberffraw biscuit, which dates back to the 13th century, will be stocked in the Co-op…

Co-operative College presents results after 15 months under new structure

The Co-operative College presented members with the results at its AGM last week, after the first year…

Locals launch £300,000 bid to buy historic Leeds pub as a co-operative

A community share offer has been launched to buy a much-loved Leeds pub to preserve it…

Ecology Building Society reports increased profit and record assets

Ecology Building Society has welcomed “another solid set of results”, with record assets and savings balances for…