Smart city app business promises “co-operative ecosystem” in London

DigitalTown has already found success in US cities and now Londoners will have the chance to…

Transforming business

Co-ops can help businesses operate for the common good of all - but there are three…

How Moeda made a co-op cryptocurrency to help new businesses take root

'We aim to provide a community-focused mobile lending system that will give investors real time transparency…

Opportunities for social business as survey finds growing interest in positive investment

'Consumers are increasingly looking to buy and use products that align with their personal values and…

US credit union offers banking services for medical cannabis businesses

'We will help remove large sums of cash from our streets, making the environment safer for…

Central England Co-op buys community defibrillators from carrier bag levy

The society has installed the equipment at its food stores and funeral homes across 16 counties

Plunkett Foundation welcomes another community pub to the co-op fold

The Auctioneers Arms in Staffordshire has been saved after locals raised more than £200,000 in community…

Can FairBnB become a platform for community-powered tourism?

The worker co-op is preparing to launch in Amsterdam, Barcelona, Bologna, Valencia and Venice

Co-op scoops national award for its efforts to transform a Ballymena community

Raglan Community Development and Renovation Society is raising funds to create a business and cultural centre…

Co-op Group says support for British farmers is part of its role in the community

The Group’s Catherine Bennett told a National Farmers Union event that local sourcing was a cornerstone…

Plunkett Foundation names winners of the Rural Community Co-operative Awards

The awards showcase the co-ops that have made a real difference to individuals within their communities

£3m boost for local communities wanting to develop their own businesses

So far, the Community Shares Booster has supported 15 community businesses, awarding over £100,000 in development…