End of year review 2016: Community and energy

COMMUNITY February: Foster Care Co-op saves independent agency with takeover The UK’s only foster care co-op…

Midcounties placing members at the heart of its community investment strategy

Member engagement is key to involving local communities across a co-op’s trading area, says Midcounties Co-operative’s community and…

Central England invests almost £1.2m in community projects

Figures from Central England Co-operative reveal it has invested more than £1m in the community. Ahead of…

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…

New online community is launched to support co-ops

Co-operatives UK is launching an online community where new and existing co-ops can ask questions, offer…

Expert views: What are the current trends in community investment?

Michelle Smith, Community Lead, The Co-operative Group:  Over the last few years our experience is that local…

Applicants invited for Co-op Group community fund

The Co-op Group is on the lookout for more good causes to support through its Local Community…

Co-operative and Community Finance loan helps save housing co-op in Cornwall

A housing co-operative in Cornwall has secured its future by acquiring the cottage and associated land…

How does the size of a co-op affect its community interaction?

A group of co-op store managers share their thoughts on how they work with with communities.…

30 groups selected for Co-ops UK’s Community Economic Development programme

Youth activities, community food initiatives and heritage schemes are among those selected for inclusion in the second…

Is there an ideal size for a co-op business?

The co-operative brand and model of doing business has taken a bashing in the public and…

Co-ops get a mention in Reeves’ budget – with a guarded welcome from sector

Measures on business rates and a call for evidence get the thumbs-up but there are concerns…