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Blockchain technology to give a competitive advantage to renewable energy co-ops

The Pylon Network has created its own cryptocurrency for use on the solar energy exchange

Lincolnshire Co-op members raise £108,000 for local causes

Funds were raised through the Community Champions divi card scheme, carrier bag charge and Halloween fundraising

Lincolnshire Co-op offers memorial Christmas trees at its funeral homes

The society is also fundraising for social inclusion charities and local lunch clubs from December until…

Southern Co-op raises more than £190,000 in funeral charity donations

The online memorial service has raised funds for charities including Macmillan Cancer Support, British Heart Foundation…

Plunkett Foundation names winners of the Rural Community Co-operative Awards

The awards showcase the co-ops that have made a real difference to individuals within their communities

Credit Union Awards recognise performance and education work

'Let all of us be the one who makes the difference. Share the values and ethics…

Book review: Meet Hammerhead and Captain Stinkypants

The children’s story, written by Channel Islands Co-op CEO Colin MacLeod, has already raised £10,000 for…

Manager at the Co-operative Childcare named Nursery Personality of the Year

Quality excellence manager Babita Saroy was praised for her work on delivering training and improving nursery…

Top training team of the year award goes to East of England Co-op

The co-op also received silver for its leadership training programme

Co-op Group bags sustainability film award for its look at Argentinian Fairtrade

The film looks at the results of a Fairtrade partnership which has helped to transform life…

£3m boost for local communities wanting to develop their own businesses

So far, the Community Shares Booster has supported 15 community businesses, awarding over £100,000 in development…

Co-op Group waits till December for Christmas ad celebrating community

'While it’s tempting to be in the November race because of the buzz it generates, it…