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GYF21 looks at the role of co-ops in youth empowerment

'Co-ops can put youth in a situation to act, do, and experience things'

Lessons from the frontline of co-op development

Emile G. Nadeau's new book is a must read for development co-operators and community organisers

CFCFE conference showcases successful Irish credit union mergers

Mergers can bring benefits of scale and an increased talent pool – but need to be…

Co-op film festival will put social justice on the screen

Birmingham Co-operative Film Society is running the event for Co-operatives Fortnight, in partnership with Central England…

Co-operative Development Scotland launches inclusive economy podcasts

The enterprise body has created the series to show how co-ops and EO models can help…

New business accelerator launched for UK platform co-ops

Co-operatives UK and Stir to Action are leading two UnFound porgrammes this year, funded by the…

Edinburgh Community Solar fits out its 30th public building

It is hoped the installation on the roof of the city council’s Waverley Court HQ will…

Scotmid donates £10,000 to mental health charity

The society has given funds to the Scottish Association for Mental Health which has seen demand…

Co-ops working with Marcus Rashford for food justice

'What do you need to do so children have access to food, and how do you…

Peer support scheme launched for energy projects

The UK-based programme is supported by Co-operatives UK

Co-op movement responds to £150m community ownership fund in Sunak’s budget

The Co-op Party and Co-operatives UK have responded to advance reports of the chancellor's spring statement

Government urged to save tax relief for social investment

Co-operatives UK, Big Society Capital, MPs and regional mayors are calling on Rishi Sunak to keep…