Co-op Group sounds the alarm as store crime hits record levels

The retailer warns that some areas could become a no-go area for stores if offending rates…

Southern Co-op hires franchise expert to look after Welcome store operation

Richard Scrimgeour 'brings strong retail knowledge and experience which can only strengthen our existing franchise offering'

Community greengrocers beats fundraising target to open store in Carrickfergus, NI

'We are a welcoming hub in the town centre that provides opportunities for learning, community interaction…

Locality to host webinar for new community cost of living fund

The government has launched the £76m fund to support organisations that are helping people through the…

Stir to Action hits fundraising target for guide to grassroots community organisation

The primer will offer tools and ideas for 'reversing the social care crisis, remaking food systems,…

Co-op Group extends its robot delivery services to more Leeds neighbourhoods

'The feedback we have received since first launching in Leeds last year has been overwhelmingly positive'

Community secures £1.5m to restore historic pub after fire

The project has been given support by Co-op and Community Finance, the Community Shares Booster, National…

Stir to Action is enrolling for next round of Barefoot training course

'Barefoot provides existing practitioners with specialist training to gain skills, knowledge, and confidence to work as…

£6m fund launched to support smaller charities and social enterprises

'This is the first time we are able to offer blended finance across a wider breadth…

Scotmid Co-op gives £15k to buy fundraising mascots for air ambulance

Money from the society's Community Connect scheme has gone to the purchase three helicopter and three…

Co-op Group appoints former Interserve CEO Debbie White as chair designate

White will succeed Allan Leighton in February 2024 when he reaches the end of his nine-year…

Southern Co-op’s Gemma Lacey awarded honorary fellowship at Solent University

'It has been a privilege to inspire and create our responsible and sustainable business leaders of…