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Co-operators reports soaring demand for community support

The Canadian insurer says economic and social challenges are putting increased pressure on frontline organisations

Consultation launched on co-op-linked development plan for Middleton

A consultation on the formation of a mayoral development corporation (MDC) for Middleton The proposed MDC for Middleton, which would be…

African policy makers urged to support co-op model to tackle housing crisis

More than 500 delegates from over 10 countries attended the Cooperative Housing Summit Africa

Icmif Foundation reports on inclusive insurance for world’s underserved

The 2025 report highlights significant growth, strengthened partnerships, and deepening climate mitigation measures

Canadian spring budget brings a ‘win’ for worker co-ops, say sector leaders

'CMC will continue working with the government to make co-operatives easier to finance, easier to procure from and easier…

Regional support programme launched for Northern Ireland’s co-ops

'This programme is about making co-operation easier to start and easier to sustain'

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…

Cataloguing the long legacy of the UK’s Co-op College

Proposals to wind up the UK’s Co-operative College will bring to a sad end a vibrant…

Western Canadian development agency launched 27 co-ops last year

Co-operatives First, now in its tenth year, says it is also increasing its educational offerings, partnerships…

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…

East of England Co-op doubles trading profit to £2m after tough year for retail

Changes to the retail portfolio and an emphasis on local suppliers helped the society weather a…

Co-op fund launched to lift women out of poverty in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria

Women have been urged to join co-operative societies so they can take part in the programme