Future Economy Alliance poll finds public want a change to purpose-led business

The Alliance includes Community Energy England, Co-operatives UK, Cwmpas, the EOA, Locality, Plunkett, Power to Change,…

Share offer launched to turn historic arcade into community-run shopping centre

Organisers want to raise £150,000 to cover start-up costs as they attract 'interesting businesses' to Victorian,…

Channel Islands Co-op buys seven branches of Lloyds Pharmacy

The move - subject to regulatory approval, involves four Jersey and three Guernsey branches, with roles…

Glasgow housing co-op joins scheme to help tenants with winter fuel bills

'This is a major step forward in the help we can provide and fits well with…

As Australia prepares for referendum, Indigenous campaigner speaks out on on BCCM website

In a post on the co-op apex's website, Pastor Ray Minniecon says the proposals 'give our…

Community energy groups give boost to marine habitat project in Sussex

A £65k grant from Ferry Farm Community Solar and Meadow Blue Community Energy have funded a…

Co-op Group joins conservation charities on Nature Neighbourhoods initiative

The retail society is contributing £300k to the scheme, and is mobilising its member pioneers to…

Farm co-ops back global framework to promote regenerative agriculture

With climate change set to decrease the productivity of farming globally by up to 30%, the…

US electric co-ops add $111bn a year to national economy, says NRECA study

'America’s electric co-operatives are crucial engines of economic development both nationally and at home in their…

£10k grant supports courses at Jazz Co-op venue in Newcastle

The Community Foundation funding will support music education at the co-op's Globe venue

Report on healthcare mutuals finds sector saved UK £1bn in 2022

OAC consultancy looked at benefits to the NHS, welfare state, employers and individuals from health cash…

Coop Denmark opens three new-concept stores under branding streamline

The local, community-based Brugsen stores will run alongside the retailer's Coop supermarket and 365discount brands