Ripple Energy co-op urges government to ease barriers to community energy

'Energy co-operatives democratise energy ownership by enabling people to be part of large-scale projects'

Scotmid Funerals donates £10k to bereavement charity Cruse Scotland

It is the co-op's fourth donation to the charity since 2020, bringing the total financial support…

Agri co-op giant CHS announces return of $600m to member-owners

'The co-operative model is based on the concept of building strength by working together'

When social media goes bad, should co-ops break things off with their X?

How should ethical organisations respond to the changing tone of social media platforms?

Scotmid raises £274k to fund new lifeboat for RNLI

The retail society has just completed its year-long charity partnership with the lifeboat service

Report sets out measures to grow democratic economy in Scotland

Commissioned by the Scottish government, the report had input from organisations including Co-operatives UK, the EOA…

Andy Burnham recruits credit unions to support Manchester bus pass

'This is a truly co-operative offer ... it will demonstrate the benefits of joining a credit…

Plotting a new future for democratic business in the UK

We catch up with Jonny Gordon-Farleigh of Stir to Action as he makes preparations for December's…

First Milk lifts operating profit to £16.8m as it continues growth

The co-op also hailed steps forward in terms of investment and acquisitions, and with regenerative agriculture

UK credit union sector hits record income for 2023

The growth has been attributed to the decline of payday lenders and demand for affordable loans…

Worker co-op Animorph wins funding to develop mental health tech

The CoTech member has developed the mixed reality tech to help clinicians treat bipolar disorder, psychosis,…

Ethical food co-op celebrates 25 years serving members in Reading

True Food Co-operative formed in 1999, originally serving as an organic buying group