Heading for the hills with newly launched hiking co-op

Made to Hike is an online marketplace where hikers book directly with nationally and internationally certified…

Rochdale Pioneers Museum sounds red alert over cash crisis at Toad Lane

Liz McIvor of the Co-op Heritage Trust and Russell Gill from the Co-op Group warn the…

Exiled for Existing: Co-op film shares LGBTQ+ stories from refugees

The premiere was held at Refugee Festival Scotland during Pride Month 2026

Funding crisis stops Barefoot co-op training in its tracks

Specialist advisor Suzanne Orchard warns the root problem is a lack of funding to the co-operative…

Co-op lender closes in on target to boost revolving fund

Over £25,000 has already been raised as Icof Community Capital (ICC) aims to reach a £600,000…

Dorothy Francis looks back on a life of co-operative casework

'Co-ops have been my life', says the veteran development worker, who has retired after 40 years…

How a London energy co-op is trying to bring power to the people

We speak to Giovanna Speciale, CEO of South East London Community Energy, about its work towards…

Co-op College moves to unstaffed model and online legacy

College chair Chris Jardine talks to Co-op News about the sad end of an era for…

What did the International Year of Cooperatives achieve at global level?

'IYC 2025 stands as a reminder that co-operation is not only a principle, but a practical…

Toad Lane upgrades bring a ‘parklet’ to Rochdale Pioneers Museum

'We wanted a new urban planting space to reflect this older co-operative past'

Rural co-op network works to drive community ownership

Updates on the Co-operative Retail Society Network, a development partnership between retail societies and Plunkett UK

Revolver Co-op – improving lives one cup at a time

Director Paul Birch discusses new developments at the coffee co-op, including public health advocacy in Malawi