Edgar Evans, a former president of Bath Co-op Society, director at Co-operative Insurance Society and vice-chair at the…
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Obituary: Tom Agar, former Co-op Bank chair and Lincolnshire CEO
Tom Agar, 1931 to 2016 Lincolnshire Co-operative has released news of the death of Tom Agar, chief executive of the…
How can capital work for the common good?
Cliff Mills, from Anthony Collins solicitors, will be speaking on capital and the common good at…
Is hierarchy the enemy of co-operation?
Co-operatives should be about co-operation not hierarchy, says Bob Cannell, formerly of Suma workers co-operative. How can…
The potential of co-ops for waste pickers in the recycling sector in Turkey
There are many layers to city life. Peel back one layer in any Turkish city and…
Automation: What does the future of retail look like?
As automation plays a growing role in the retail sector, co-operatives are exploring the opportunities and challenges brought by…
How charities can improve by adopting co-op principles
There has always been a gulf between the co-operative movement and charitable work – but now…
Our view: Caring for the community through collaboration
Co-operatives abide by the principle to care for the community, but how are they actually doing…
5 ways to help you measure your impact
Pioneered by Corporate Citizenship, LBG is the global standard for measuring corporate community investment and philanthropy.…
Expert views: What tips would you give to other co-ops looking to invest in communities?
Michelle Smith, Community Lead, The Co-operative Group: Start with needs of the members, tap into member expectations…
How do co-operatives work with other co-ops?
Co-operatives serve their members (and, thus, community) most effectively by working together through local and national…
How are co-ops working in communities?
Case study: Setting up the sustainability plan The Southern Co-operative recently launched a new community programme –…
