How co-ops can throw a lifeline to isolated people in tough winter weather

Plunkett Foundation’s #thelittlethings campaign highlights the work of community businesses and encourages people to help

He’s the UK’s first Labour/Co-op PM – but what should Andy Burnham do for the sector?

We hear from leader across the co-op and mutuals sector to find out what they would…

OurCoop members walk the Chilterns for Plunkett UK

The group raised more than £3,000 to help communities save and run local businesses through community…

Lottery boost for social clubs with development scheme from Stir to Action

The scheme aims to bring community organisers, business support and funding to clubs in areas of…

UKSCS conference grapples with question of co-operative growth

The conference included contributions from Cooperatives Europe, Co-operatives UK and Co-operative Alternatives

Shifting political backdrop for co-ops after local elections and King’s Speech

Local and devolved authorities have changed hands and Keir Starmer's leadership remains under threat

Funding crisis stops Barefoot co-op training in its tracks

Specialist advisor Suzanne Orchard warns the root problem is a lack of funding to the co-operative…

How do you give away power? The tricky question for Pride in Place

The £5bn government programme aims to revive 'left-behind' areas through grass-roots initiatives – but are communities genuinely…

Co-op lender closes in on target to boost revolving fund

Over £25,000 has already been raised as Icof Community Capital (ICC) aims to reach a £600,000…

Cwmpas urges co-op sector to engage with new-look Sennedd

It is important to introduce an influx of new assembly members to democratic business models, says…

Future Co-ops conference to explore reclaiming power for communities

At the end of February, the UK’s 2026 Future Co-ops Conference will explore ways the co-op…

A record-breaking year for UK co-operatives and mutuals

The Co-operative and Mutual Economy Report reveals the sector generated a combined income of £179.2bn and…