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Robert Kelly to step down from helm of credit union apex Abcul

Abcul says Kelly has been 'instrumental' in shaping the vision and strategy over his six years…

Plunkett UK celebrates community ownership with conference and awards

'Businesses owned by, run by and run for the benefit of local people are a fantastic…

Co-op sector gives measured welcome to Reeves’ high-spending budget

Responses from the Co-op Party, Co-op Group, Co-operatives UK, Power to Change, Locality and Antony Collins…

UK’s first purpose-built housing co-op celebrates 50 years

Sandford Housing Co-op, in New Cross London, celebrated the milestone with a day of food, speeches…

UK credit unions look to import US community development model

Sector body Abcul has been piloting the model with eight of its members acting as pathfinders

Lincolnshire Co-op raises £300,000 for local breakfast clubs

'Together, we’ve made such a significant impact locally, it’s a great demonstration of community spirit'

Central Co-op reports drop in half-year underlying trading profit

The society recorded a profit of £4.3m, with gross sales of £486.1m

Art therapy group wins grant support from Chelmsford Star Co-op

Caedmon Company uses creative writing and performance to improve the wellbeing of young people

Central Co-op launches charity partnership with Samaritans

The society launched the event on World Mental Health Day at its Lichfield HQ

Lincolnshire Co-op offers public a finders fee for new store sites

Those who make successful suggestions will receive £5,000 upon the store’s opening

Scottish shellfish co-op scores award for responsible sourcing

Scottish Shellfish Marketing Group was named supplier of the year by the Marine Stewardship Council

Historic community-owned baths launches future-proofing fundraiser

Bramley Baths in Leeds wants to raise £350,000 for building improvements including repairs to a leaky…