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New Leaf: Co-op will help ex-offenders back into society through training and employment

'We’re cutting the reoffending rate with the people we help and our people will be economically…

Interview: Debbie Robinson, CEO at Central England Co-operative

Her first 18 months in the role have seen the society cope with Brexit uncertainty and…

Irish credit unions back new affordable and social housing fund

The Credit Union Development Agency is working with Initiative Ireland on the scheme and hopes to…

Building blocks for a new economy after the pandemic

This collection of pieces on alternative options for a post-Covid economy includes a look at the…

Cooperation Town launches starter pack for new food co-ops

The goal is for a network of food-buying co-ops in every town across the country

Five credit unions among the winners at Consumer Credit Awards 2020

Over 19,000 consumers took part in the voting process

Co-op Group speeds up new stores programme

With lockdown driving shoppers towards convenience stores the Group is looking to open more three stores…

Irish Co-operative Organisation Society launches guide on how to start a co-op

The Irish government is also planning 'a complete overhaul' of the existing legislation on co-operatives

How is Covid-19 affecting young people – and how can the Co-op College help?

'Accessibility has been key to everything we have done, and we wanted to make the sessions…

A Fairtrade story: Celebrating the history of Traidcraft

Sarah Alldred, international programmes manager at the Co-operative College, looks at an inspiring new study of…

Arts co-operatives make plans after Covid brings the curtain down

How co-ops in the arts sector are responding to the financial crisis brought on by the…

The fight against the scourge of modern slavery: Co-operating for a brighter future

Bright Future – which works with survivors of forced labour – is converting to the co-op…