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…

Labour policies threaten rural co-ops, warns Plunkett UK

Responding to a call for evidence from rural MPs, the charity makes a set of recommendations…

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…

Social economy is crucial to local growth, says Power to Change

The community business organisation has set out ten practical lessons for councils looking for inclusive growth

Nominations open for Plunkett UK and Social Enterprise UK awards

Two events later this year will celebrate community businesses

Jeremy Hunt budget does too little for co-ops say sector representatives

Community business and co-ops need more support, say sector bodies, although there was a welcome for…

Co-op movement responds to Sunak’s plans set out in King’s Speech

The Co-op Party, a group of energy co-ops and community business support body Power to Change…

Stir to Action is enrolling for next round of Barefoot training course

'Barefoot provides existing practitioners with specialist training to gain skills, knowledge, and confidence to work as…

Sceptical response from co-op movement to Jeremy Hunt’s spring budget

A welcome for the £100m support fund for community business came alongside a call for more…

Local communities should “control a quarter of post-Brexit prosperity fund”, says report

Locality says co-ops and community businesses are more effective in creating employment and targeting local needs