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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'

Community pubs and shops plot their exit from lockdown

Meanwhile, Plunkett Foundation and the Co-op Group have published research on the value of community businesses…

Can the co-op difference help the UK’s community pubs?

'Community pubs have been working hard to remain the beating heart of communities'

Covid-19 track and trace app developed for community businesses

The free Twine Visitor app from Power to Change will allow hospitality businesses to register customers…

UK’s retail co-ops issue joint statement for Co-op Fortnight

The retailers voice solidarity in tackling Covid-19 and their commitment to helping the world build back…

Co-op Party leads call to save Department for International Development

Scrapping DFID means 'turning our backs on the world’s poorest people'