Report features twenty best practices from Latin American co-operatives

Cooperatives Europe has released a new report that showcases 20 of the best co-operative practices from…

A co-operative option for running bus services?

The Co-operative Party has launched a campaign to promote a mutual bus solution for the future.…

Co-ops and charities: Are they mutually exclusive?

What is the difference between charities and co-operatives? Since the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act…

The co-operative disadvantage: Why the movement needs a level playing field

Who would voluntarily choose to be a co-operative or a community benefit society? Or – to…

Time to extend the seven co-operative principles?

The seven co-operative principles were last updated and formally adopted by the International Co-operative Alliance in…

China’s farm co-ops sow for growth

Co-operatives in China are on the rise, especially in the agricultural sector. As Chinese new year…

Could co-ops be the solution for a first class post office?

In 1660, Charles II established the Post Office as the official means of communication between the…

What is ethical finance?

What organisations do with their money is being increasingly caught on the public radar, bringing ethical…

Seven ways to promote your co-operative difference

In a crowded and busy market, how can you distinguish your business? Evidence shows that people…

Co-operative Group sets out its bold vision for the future

“Championing a better way of doing business for you and your communities,” is the new business…

Who controls and owns the Co-operative Group?

Eight million members own at least £1 each in the Co-operative Group. But another portion of…

Why education is so important for co-operatives

Co-operatives provide education and training for their members, elected representatives, managers and employees so they can…