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World’s top 300 co-operatives had a turnover of $2.14tn in 2018

The largest co-operative in the world based on turnover is Groupe Crédit Agricole from France

East of England Co-op elects new president

Frank Moxon, whose background is corporate finance, has been on the board since 2018, and his…

Co-ops form Italy’s first renewable energy community

The move is aimed at decentralising renewable energy production and increasing citizen participation

Malaysian government to support co-ops affected by floods

Co-ops will receive up to up to RM30,000 (£5,449) each

Top 100 Australian co-ops and mutuals had a turnover of AU$33.9bn in 2019

Two new publications by BCCM look at the state of the sector

New Cecop report examines social economy laws in Europe

The report argues that the SE in the co-operative form deserves specific attention and treatment by…

Co-op Bank commits £400,000 to co-op development

The Hive co-operative and social enterprise development hub was launched in 2016

Retail co-operatives raise nearly £50k for NHS charities

The money will go to support for staff, volunteers and patients

Woccu president and CEO Brian Branch to retire in July

Mr Branch has been with Woccu since 1990

Nominations open for NCBA Clusa’s board of directors

The election will take place between 10 March and 22 April and will be handled electronically.

US housing co-ops eligible for Covid-19 relief funding

The SBA had initially rendered housing co-ops ineligible to participate in the programme.

Co-op Foundation awards £1.8m to youth projects across England

Money will go to 42 organisations to help young people improve their communities and boost wellbeing