Ed Mayo, secretary general at Co-operatives UK, reflects on the last 12 months and looks ahead…
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Show filters2017 in focus: Some of the key topics in the co-operative year
From austerity and the future of farming to youth engagement and sustainability, the movement has placed…
2017 in review: A year in conferences for the co-op movement
Co-operators came together at various events throughout the year, but what happened? Here’s a summary of…
Awards success for the UK’s co-ops in 2017
Co-ops are recognised for their community contributions. Here’s a selections of some big wins scored by…
£3m boost for local communities wanting to develop their own businesses
So far, the Community Shares Booster has supported 15 community businesses, awarding over £100,000 in development…
Snapshots in time: Looking back at 12 early examples of co-operation
Ed Mayo from Co-operatives UK has just published a history of co-operation – and finds cases…
Collaboration and co-operation key to Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit future
Ed Mayo of Co-operatives UK says small businesses will need to pool their efforts to succeed…
Co-ops and community impact: Getting to grips with narrative reporting
This is an area where co-operatives should be leading the field, according to a narrative reporting…
UK co-ops raise £136k in flood and hurricane appeal
Co-operatives UK launched the fundraising drive to give on-the-ground support for co-ops and credit unions
£8m community development programme launched to grow co-ops
The five-year programme from Co-operatives UK and Power to Change will look at ways to build…
First ever conference of co-operatives held in northern Syria
'Support for new co-operatives has played a vital role in the transition to a new democratic…
Searching for ways to boost the co-operative culture in Northern Ireland
Cooperative Alternatives is hosting two events in Belfast to look at the movement’s work in areas…
