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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…

Alberta co-ops take centre stage as Canadian movement begins annual congress

Report from the opening session of the event in Calgary, organised by apex body Co-operatives and…

Co-op Group links up with Microsoft to launch food waste platform

Caboodle, a non-profit digital service, will link shops and hospitalities with community groups to redistribute surplus…