Local authority launches study into benefits of credit unions

East Lothian Council is working with partner organisations, including Capital Credit Union, on the research project

UKSCS conference grapples with question of co-operative growth

The conference included contributions from Cooperatives Europe, Co-operatives UK and Co-operative Alternatives

CI Coop launches community fund from dormant member balances

The new fund is designed for larger projects, offering up to £25,000 “where there is a…

Agri co-op CBH upgrades key grain receival site

The Western Australian grain co-op says the work will improve efficiency during larger and faster harvests

Co-op Group opens applications for community funding

'Our members have told us that they want Co-op to focus on the real issues affecting…

How can co-ops beat financial barriers and tackle Australia’s housing crisis?

A research project has been launched, bringing together key industry partners in a bid to boost…

WCFU report highlights efforts of credit unions in disaster relief

The Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions has outlined support carried out in Sri Lanka, Vietnam and…

Community hospitality businesses offer youth a route into work, says Plunkett

'If we are serious about tackling youth unemployment and strengthening rural economies, we must back the…

Lincolnshire Co-op launches food bank drive ahead of school holidays

Lincolnshire Co-op has organised 11 food bank drive events as the summer holidays loom, leaving more…

World credit union day to focus on stability and trust

This year's ICU day will take the theme 'A steady signal for a noisy world', and…

Arla and DMK merge to form Europe’s biggest dairy co-op

Farmer-owned businesses Arla Foods and DMK Group have completed their merger to form Europe’s largest dairy co-op. The…

Poet prepares a rallying call for this year’s Co-op Congress

We speak to Tony Walsh, whose poem This Beautiful Idea will be used for this year's…