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Leeds Credit Union partners with east London council on cost-of-living support

Barking and Dagenham Council has brought the credit union in to offer savings accounts and affordable…

How will independent grocery co-ops weather the cost of living crisis?

'We very much see ourselves as custodians of this business ... We will dig deep and…

How co-ops are helping colleagues and members through the cost of living crisis

From staff support measures to product discounts, here's a look at some of the responses from…

Community-owned October Books makes a call for more member investors

'The aim is to secure the long-term financial future of October Books while providing a future…

Co-op Group gets ready to meet members through Join In Live

'It’s one of the best ways that I know for directors to hear directly from members…

Co-op innovation summit looks at leadership, millennials and good bosses

One of the biggest challenges in attracting millennials to the sector is a general lack of…

The cost of borrowing – credit unions as an alternative to unethical sources of finance

As the hard times get harder, action is being taken to keep financially vulnerable people out…

Credit unions provide a lifeline through the cost of living crisis

'Credit unions will continue to serve communities and employers in these testing times through the provision…

Co-op Group acts to strengthen balance sheet as economic turmoil hits half-year profits

Pre-tax profits fell from £44m to £7m but CEO Shirine Khoury-Haq said 'we have great confidence…

The Bevy: Co-op pub prepares to help its community weather economic storm

The Brighton local has long been involved in community support work – and now it is…

Global Innovation Co-op Summit explores co-op solutions to global challenges

The event, hosted by Crédit Agricole, saw delegates from around the world best practice on sustainability…

Co-ops and climate justice: Preview of October’s Ways Forward 2022

More than 150 co-operators are due to gather in Manchester to discuss community-led responses to the…