New funding opportunity for co-ops supports energy-efficiency measures
Members’ money: UK retail societies and withdrawable share capital
From their earliest beginnings, co-operatives were set up to meet the needs of people, not to…
Save Birmingham founders launch manifesto for the West Midlands
The manifesto includes a call on the candidates for metro mayor to promote community power
Community-owned business growth at highest level since the pandemic
Plunkett UK figures show 32 new organisations opened in 2023
Online co-op events to tackle legislation and the Green New Deal
The events are organised by Co-operatives Wales to mark Robert Owen Day and the International Day…
Newcastle Building Society turns its focus to community and regional development
The society is the first UK organisation to receive Mutual Value Measurement Accreditation, developed in Australia…
Ethex celebrates 10 years of positive impact through investing
'We believe that our money is the most powerful tool for transformation'
Retail conference explores health and social care – and the impact of AI on retailing
Discussion ranged from retail sector trends to AI, diversity, sustainability and crime
Can community ownership save our struggling grassroots music venues?
'The heart of it all is the community aspect. Giving people a chance to be part…
Two UK co-ops to star in European documentary
Equal Care Co-op and Suma will feature in the film, which is set for release in…
Co-op Group switches to higher welfare fresh chicken
The move follows an announcement at last year’s AGM and comes in 10 months ahead of…

