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End of year Q&A: Rose Marley, CEO, Co-operatives UK

'We had to take some major steps in terms of understanding what we’ve termed the democratic…

End of year Q&A: Shirine Khoury-Haq, CEO, Co-op Group

'While it’s been a challenging year, it’s been a hugely rewarding one. I’ve been incredibly proud…

Five co-op support bodies receive grants from USDA rural funds

Awardees include Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, Democracy at Work Institute, North Dakota Association of Rural Electric…

Refugee-led co-operative brings solar power to Ethiopian refugee camp

The co-op has received support from a partnership between UNHCR and IKEA Foundation

Online shopping platform and app launched by East of England Co-op

The society has also announced a new partnership with Just Eat

European agri-food and forestry co-ops pledge to support young farmers

Cogeca's Tarragona Manifesto is based on consultations with young co-operators, their co-operative enterprises, and their stakeholders

Welsh co-operators salute Mark Drakeford as he steps down as first minister

'Mark Drakeford has been a strong advocate for the co-operative movement in Wales throughout his time…

Leicester’s Belgrave housing co-op launches community food hub

'The Food Hub embodies our unwavering dedication to not only our tenant members but also the…

Community co-op initiatives in Plymouth secure grants from Shared Prosperity Fund

Money goes to Cooperative Connections, which tackles food insecurity, and Nudge, which is developing an empty…

Co-operatives UK announces roadshows to promote the model

'We’re delighted to be teaming up with so many passionate, knowledgeable co‑op experts to introduce co-operatives…

Commsave Credit Union scores at national and regional award nights

The organisation won accolades at the Northamptonshire Business Awards and the SME National Awards

Survey warns of low public awareness of community energy

The survey for Bristol Energy Co-op found that only 26% of respondents were aware of the…