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Government backs Filipino co-op to become a digital jobs hub

The programme aims to boost economic growth and financial inclusion, and reduce poverty

Carbon Co-op launches planning toolkit for community-led energy

The toolkit aims to support community-led energy planning and prompt discussion of a just transition to…

MPs name Newcastle’s Globe co-op the Jazz Venue of the Year

'“It is testament to the hard work put in by literally hundreds of individuals who have…

Co-op Group partners with UK Youth for social action in Scotland and Northern Ireland

'Creating fairer opportunities for young people to take action on the issues they care about is…

Meet … James Alcock, CEO of Plunkett Foundation

'Every day brings a unique challenge, a different solution, a new potential partner, and new innovation…

Canadian government includes co-ops in fund to drive broadband inclusion

The $8.2m funding package, focusing on Quebec, includes two community telecoms co-ops serving rural municipalities

Sister Midnight: Lewisham arts co-op looks to create a grassroots music venue

'You have to completely change your mindset to how businesses are run and how they should…

UK co-ops launch international trading development fund

The fund, led by Central England Co-op with the Co-op College, was launched on 2 July,…

Co-ops plug in for a new wave of music venues

A look at current projects – from the Co-op Group's plans for UK's biggest indoor arena…

Youth football league gets funds for new headquarters from CCF

The facilities will provide youth football for hundreds of children in North Derbyshire

Co-op venue Bread + Roses crowdfunds £20,000 in a week to save community space

The co-op’s stretch target of £30,000 would further secure the future of the member-owned cafe and…

Taskforce launched to bring Oldham Athletic FC into community ownership

“The club’s future should be secured for the next 100 years and beyond”, says Greater Manchester…