Inspiration and support at Co-op Fortnight event

Midcounties and Co-operative Futures offer guidance and support for would-be co-ops

Oxford marks Co-op Fortnight with event looking at ways to build the sector

'Co-ops put local people first by ploughing money back into local businesses and making better decisions'

Co-op Group wins Leading Co-op of the Year award for 2019

Other winners include South Tyneside Council, Bristol Wood Recycling Project and The Schools’ Energy Co-op

Credit unions plan to address needs of Venezuelan refugees in Colombia

Colombia has the highest number of refugees and migrants from Venezuela – more than a million

NCBA looking to establish a national policy strategy for US co-op sector

The NCBA has already developed a framework for measuring co-op impact

Egni energy co-op issues share offer to ‘solarise Wales’

‘Now that climate change is so high profile, this is an opportunity for Wales to take…

Together Enterprise participants plan a horticultural therapy co-op

The enterprise started its first project two months ago and is now providing horticultural training, therapeutic…

Co-operative leaders recognised by Queen’s Birthday Honours List

Lincolnshire CEO Ursula Lidbetter picks up an OBE and other gongs include an MBE for Frank…

Local grocery co-ops going from strength to strength in Catalunya

The flexibility of the model means the co-ops are beginning to challenge conventional supermarket rivals

Canadian co-operative insurer recognised for sustainability leadership

Corporate Knights' ranking is based on a number of environmental, social and governance indicators

Broadband for Rural North to quadruple its network after crowdfunding £2m

The bencom plans to use the funding to expand its gigabit-capable network

Central England Co-operative is ditching single use plastic carrier bags

Customers will be offered a 10p biodegradable bag for life or compostable bags.