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Who counts the co-ops?

We kick off the new year with a series of articles on issues around co-op growth…

Q&A: Roz Henry

CEO, Co-operative Business New Zealand

East of England Co-op launches foodbank donation card for Christmas

The cards – which bring a £5 donation to a foodbank – can be bought in…

Plunkett joins forces with church trust to encourage new community businesses

£200,000 has been made available to offer advice and support for community businesses looking to open…

Scotland’s first community brewery celebrates fundraising success

The Isle of Eigg Brewery has made £80,000 of its Community Shares Scotland community shares target

Wales Co-op Centre calls for action to boost employee ownership

The organisation has presented a white paper to the Welsh government drawing on best practice from…

Community businesses on the Covid frontline warn of cash squeeze

Unveiling its new survey, sector body Locality urged the government to offer more support

Scotmid raises £300k for charity partner Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland

'Our services support people after a stroke to regain their confidence, achieve their personal goals and…

EU external action could boost sustainable and inclusive business models, says report

The report suggests a series of recommendations to amplify the impact of sustainable and inclusive business…

Kandoroo launches digital platform to help address food poverty

Co-operators bring the fight against poverty into a technological age

How can co-ops combat prejudice against Roma and Traveller communities?

'There are many fewer pitches than there are people who need to pitch. People are forced…

CUNA calls for more funding for credit unions in developing countries

CUNA called on the Congress to increase funding for the Cooperative Development Program