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East of England Co-op launches new community fund in fight against Covid-19

'The coronavirus outbreak is the most significant challenge that we’ve faced for a generation'

ICA announces details of pre-Congress research events

The events, rescheduled to February 2021, will focus on co-op identity and co-op law

Vegan cafe co-op launches fundraiser to help it through lockdown

The team is appealing for funds because a government loan could leave directors in 'a scary…

Awards nod for Southern Co-op’s partnership with homeless charity

The co-op and its partner Society of St James are in the running at the Third…

Lambeth GP Food Co-op launches fundraiser for home food project

The co-op wants to distribute gardening kits to vulnerable people across the borough

Staying the course in times of a global pandemic

Benoit André, executive director of the Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada, writes about the impact Covid-19…

Heart of England Co-op donation helps hospice cope with Covid-19 funding gap

The retailer donated £36,000 to its charity partner Zoë’s Place Baby Hospice in Coventry

Co-op Group sells the Big Issue as Covid-19 halts street vending

The retailer will replicate the agreement street sellers have with the magazine, whereby they receive 50%…

Rishi Sunak announces £750m support for charities and social enterprises

Locality and Social Enterprise UK warn the sum falls short of the £4bn hold in the…

Co-op Group launches platform to support community response to Covid-19

'I’m confident we’ll come through this and the experience will serve to remind us of the…

Canadian media co-operative makes temporary lay-offs due to Covid-19

The Canadian government has announced tax breaks for struggling news publications

Platform co-op Fairbnb launches Covid-19 relief campaign

Lockdown is a challenge for the business but hosts are offering accommodation to health workers and…