Relaxation of audit rules could save UK co-ops up to £10,000 a year

The government is consulting on proposals to increase the threshold at which co-ops have to produce…

Ecology Building Society reports increased profit and record assets

Ecology Building Society has welcomed “another solid set of results”, with record assets and savings balances for…

Should co-ops call themselves social enterprises?

It is often assumed that co-operatives are social enterprises – but this is still subject of…

Credit union conference looks at the doubling agenda

UK apex All Together Money met in Leeds for its first national conference since its rebrand

U.S. Coops introduces logo after announcing its new name

'Our new logo reflects both the enduring strength of the co-operative movement and its continued evolution'

Vancity turns 80 and makes a $2m investment in BC communities

'This reflects who we’ve always been: a financial co-operative that believes when people and communities succeed,…

Equitable Bank awards $150,000 to six Canadian credit unions

Since 2011, the EYC programme has provided grants to credit unions in support of community causes…

Australian co-op and mutual leaders take knowledge-sharing trip to Europe

The Business Council of Cooperatives and Mutuals organised the visit to London and Brussels to discuss…

OurCoop scores bronze sustainability award for its green energy work

'We’re demonstrating that organisations can take practical action to reduce emissions while helping create a cleaner,…

NCBA Clusa to rebrand as U.S. Co-ops

The new name 'immediately connects the association with the businesses and communities we represent'

OurCoop rebrands its travel and utilities arms after merger

The relaunches follow the merger of Central, Midcounties and Chelmsford Star co-operatives

No peace without economic resilience: Why the CM50 is so important

Jan Kellett, who is executive lead of the CM50, following a career in development, including most…