Michelle Smith, Community Lead, The Co-operative Group: Start with needs of the members, tap into member expectations…
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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 –…
Why are co-ops working in communities?
One area of the impact index that has grown is the number of co-operatives reporting how…
Expert views: What should co-ops be doing to be different from private companies?
Michelle Smith, Community Lead, The Co-operative Group: “The thing that makes us different is responding to local…
What are co-ops doing in their communities?
Co-op Group Community groups are being helped by a raft of initiatives which are taking co-operatives…
How are retail co-ops impacting on their communities?
Ten per cent of a retail co-op’s profits are given back to the community. This is…
Devolution can only work by empowering local communities, argues new report
The government’s devolution agenda must go beyond transferring power to local councils by empowering local communities,…
Co-ops are targeting creative thinkers among customers and outsiders
A recent study by the Vienna University of Economics and Business found that new product ideas generated by…
Supporters Direct u-turn in employee payout
Supporters Direct (SD) will pay the salary of its longest-serving employee, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer…
CUEB gathering on ethical future of Co-op Bank
With new ownership at the Co-operative Bank, members and customers are asking whether the organisation still…
Co-operatives and mutuals are on the Welsh government’s agenda
The Welsh government has published its programme for government, which is focused on driving improvement to…
