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Fan-owned club takes ownership of historic football ground

Clapton Community FC is returning to its traditional home at the Old Spotted Dog

Build back greener: Copac webinar urges co-ops to lead on climate

'The time for co-operation and concern for community is now!' says Ariel Guarco.

Southern Co-op colleagues take part in a ‘stay active’ competition

Colleagues have raised charity funds and stayed in shape thorugh the lockdown crisis

Community looks to buy Welsh coastal landmark

The community benefit society wants to take over the Front Street Gun Tower for in Pembroke…

Plunkett Foundation releases Vision for a Covid-19 Rural Recovery

'We don’t just want to rebuild the rural economy – we want to ensure it is…

Co-ops respond to new European Skills Agenda

The agenda aims to ensure that people have access to lifelong learning opportunities and the right…

Heart of England Co-op puts £10k into community business fund

The money will help Co-operative & Community Finance fund community initiatives

Use co-op ideas to restart local economies after Covid-19, says CCIN

With councils facing severe financial challenges, the Co-operatives Unleashed report looks at community-led ways to mobilise…

Desjardins Insurance supports local foodbanks during Covid-19 crisis

Desjardins Insurance matched donations of up to $1,000 made to community food banks by its local…

Two new community businesses in Wales stress green credentials

WoodsWork wants to crowdfund land for carbon offsetting; and Garrison Farm wants to build an eco-friendly…

Lincolnshire Co-op gives extra funds to mental health and domestic abuse charities

The funds will be channelled through the society's Community Champions scheme

Interview: Jessica Gordon-Nembhard on past lessons for economic empowerment

'We just need a lot more time, energy and money, to keep that momentum up'