Features

Andrew Bibby draws lessons from the legacy of co-operative housing

Natalie Bradbury interviews the co-op writer about his new book, These Houses Are Ours, which uncovers…

Challenges for consumer co-ops: Rethinking economic value and communication

Campaigns on fairness, climate change and broken markets are 'call back to co-operation’s radical roots', says…

Cooperatives and USA Black History Month: ‘Co-op History is Black History’

A look back on how the New Economy Coalition has marked Black History Month in the…

Meet … Cllr Louise Gittins, chair of the Co-operative Councils’ Innovation Network

'We realised the power of community action and engagement and the difference the co-operative way makes…

New Zealand’s leadership change – and what it means for co-ops

'What we need is a brave government and leadership to come in and be prepared to…

SEWA sets out priorities for women’s co-ops ahead of national policy for sector

Key policy asks in the federation's Delhi declaration include simplifying the registration process for women's co-ops

How are retail and food co-ops responding to high inflation in the UK?

From grassroots action by Cooperation Town to support for warm spaces by the big retail co-ops,…

Close to the edge: Co-ops turn to crowdfunding through financial crisis

'Groups are fighting on multiple fronts ... Fatigued volunteers, diminished reserves, dealing with the governance ...'

‘Why there is a place for co-ops in the UK energy system’

Opinion piece from Alex Bird as debate continues over the future of the country's energy supply

Meet … Rob Wesseling, president and CEO of Co-operators and chair of ICMIF

'I realised that Co-operators is a purpose-driven organisation that works in service of members, clients, and…

Annual Q&A: Neil Calvert, CEO and principal, Co-operative College

'We end 2022 with a wealth of expertise and experience and real excitement about what the…

Annual Q&A: Ali Kurji, CEO, Heart of England Co-op

'We are under no illusions that we are facing the toughest of times. We will need…