Fonterra announces leadership restructure to drive growth

New Zealand dairy co-op Fonterra has announced permanent changes to its leadership structure, following the interim…

UK government announces £61m fund to support community right to buy

Co-operatives UK welcomed the move, saying: 'A legal right is only meaningful if communities have the…

Fundraising target beaten for UK’s first community solar park battery

Low Carbon Hub has raised £640k in the share offer, smashing its £500k goal, meaning even…

Treasury minister announces co-op champion at UK Congress

It is hoped the new role will help to raise the profile of the sector and…

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…