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Fundraising year nets €1m for platform co-op Fairbnb

The holiday rental co-op says the money will help 'promote the growth of a social economy…

FAO supports agri-food co-ops for Syrian and Turkish women

Support came through a project aimed at 'promoting self-reliant livelihoods through employment and micro-entrepreneurship'

New report looks at co-op solutions for food justice in Plymouth

The report, commissioned by the city council, was produced by Co-operative Futures

Social Enterprise Day celebrates sector on 11 November

Social Enterprise UK is calling on social enterprises around the world to share their stories in…

Plunkett launches annual awards for rural community businesses

'Plunkett’s awards celebrate the hard work of everyday people who come together and create extraordinary businesses…

Lincolnshire Co-op raises more cash for school breakfast clubs

The £221,275 donation guarantees funding for the clubs for three years

Co-operative Bank of Kenya plans to boost green financing

A funding deal signed by the bank reflects increased demand for solar energy in the country,…

$130,000 awarded to support co-ops tackling racial injustice in the US

The recipients are Co-op Cincy, Co-op Dayton, Collective REMAKE, Custom Collaborative and Cooperation Humboldt

Co-op Group scores twice at the Grocer Gold Awards

The Group won for its campaign on food poverty and its GRO vegan range

UN secretary general report looks at the role of co-ops in social development

The report will act as a point of reference for UN member states

New community ventures from Midcounties Co-op

The society has opened a community space in one of its stores and has continued its…

Global co-operation between co-operatives matters more than ever, says Peter Hunt

'We want every country to have a world class environment for co-ops and mutuals'