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How are co-ops promoting travel as a force for good?

A look at efforts by HF Holidays and Your Co-op Travel to make tourism more planet-friendly

Co-operation and co-operatives: origin stories

'The idea that a community held such wealth collectively or co-operatively raises questions about the origins…

Co-op and Community Finance partners on new resilience fund

The Community Builders Fund offers impact-led organisations flexible loans of £100,000 to £1.5m

Welsh co-op development agency launches digital inclusion guides

Cwmpas has produced training guides tailored to groups including older people, minorities and people with long-term…

Obituary: Ramy ‍Al Shurafa, Yalla tech co-operative

The co-founder of UK tech co-op Yalla died on 17 March at the age of 33…

Chelmsford Star backs local bereavement charity with £4k grant

The Essex-based retail co-op says the donation reinforces its commitment to community wellbeing and mental health…

Government announces £20m package for community-led housing

Ministers have also extended the Four Million Homes programme, run by the Confederation of Co-operative Housing…

Ripple Energy, which worked with co-op sector, goes into administration

The business, launched in 2017, offered a platform where communities and individuals could invest in wind…

Lincolnshire Co-op pledges to raise £200k for Macmillan

The retailer's Community Champions scheme will combine the efforts of members, customers, and colleagues to support…

Central Co-op partners with Nous to help colleagues manage finances

The retailer is offering services through AI business Nous which helps people manage household bills and…

Maltese government takes fact-finding trip to UK housing co-ops

Malta’s Co-operative Federation is now exploring the feasibility of its own community-led housing project

Co-op Group pledges to price-match Aldi on 100 essentials

The retailer is also extending its partnership with Uber Eats as it looks to grow its…