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Ukraine war: Appeal launched to help credit unions in path of Russian attack

The Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions wants to support sector workers and members in the country

What are co-ops for? A movement for the common good

'Co-operation in the UK badly needs right now a distinctive way of identifying itself against investor-owned…

What’s next for the world’s largest seller of Fairtrade wines?

We speak to Ed Robinson, the Co-op Group’s wine buyer, as it moves its South African…

Ukraine co-ops vow to keep operating in face of Russian invasion

Social Economy Europe has condemned the attack, and the World Council of Credit Unions is monitoring…

Tamworth Co-op hands out cash and food to help struggling families

The retail society also made donations to local food banks as part of its efforts to…

Coventry Building Society secures Fair Tax Mark

'This accreditation has a huge impact and further solidifies their reputation as a trusted and transparent…

From community banks to net zero: Co-op councils look to a post-Covid rebuild

Initiatives on net zero and digital inclusion, and a progress report on work to set up…

Local solutions to a health and care crisis: CCIN conference day two

'Co-operatives are a critical part of the solution to the crisis in the care sector, but…

Midcounties hires new property chief as it begins investment programme for 2022

Kathryn Lyddon joins the retail co-op as it confirms plans for 10 new food stores, costing…

New partnership launched to promote community pub model in Scotland

Plunkett Foundation is working with Community Shares Scotland and Cooperative Development Scotland on the project

Central England Co-op joins Kickstart Scheme for young jobless

The government-backed programme was set up to help those aged 16-24 who are at risk of…

Just Film Festival invites short film entries

This year’s competition theme is Working Together