Co-op businesses included in list of great places to work

Navy Federal Credit Union, outdoor leisure co-op REI and employee-owned Publix Supermarkets have been included on…

The time is now for co-op business to lead the way on ethical advertising

Co-operatives have an opportunity to be innovative leaders in corporate social responsibility (CSR). Over the past…

What will the digital revolution mean for co-operative businesses and their members?

From online accounting to live video streaming, digital technologies are transforming the way we do business.…

Chelmsford Star hosts networking and advice night for community groups

Chelmsford Star Co-operative hosted a free evening of networking and presentations for charities and community groups…

Meet… Dorothy Francis, co-op community builder

Dorothy Francis is CEO of CASE (Co-operative and Social Enterprise) development agency, a workers co-op offering…

First community-owned pub in West Sussex opens after £300,000 campaign

A popular Sussex village pub has officially opened under community ownership following an eight-month campaign by locals. The…

Historic co-op store closes for good after 122 years serving its community

A small but much-loved piece of co-op history came to an end when the Godahl store,…

Bill to let credit unions make more business loans is tabled in USA

Legislation to widen the scope of credit unions to make business loans has been put before the…

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…