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Woccu working to boost agricultural investment in Haiti

A team of experts will draw up a list of development priorities for private capital funding

Community-owned assets contribute £220m a year to England’s economy

The sector is growing, with nearly a third of its assets entering community ownership in the…

Central England Co-operative welcomes announcement of Children’s Funeral Fund

The fund will be available regardless of the family’s income, and will include a contribution towards…

Power to Change backs Stir to Action Beyond Here Fellowship

Selected fellows will work with community leaders to explore the pressures that come with their involvement…

Co-operative development global conference open for registration

The four day event in Rwanda will celebrate the co-op movement’s contribution to sustainable development

Woccu credit card programme to fund global financial inclusion projects

A percentage of each purchase made with the Global Good Card benefits WOCCU development projects around…

Southern Co-op supports Pay It Forward scheme at local Portsmouth café

The initiative was suggested by staff and volunteers at Portsmouth's Café in the Park, some of…

Hebden Bridge pays tribute to its co-operative history

Co-operators celebrated the legacy of the Hebden Bridge Fustian Manufacturing Co-operative Society.

Co-ops celebrate the International Day of Co-operatives

This year’s theme is Cooperatives 4 decent work, in line with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 8…

Decent work and a decent income. It’s not much to ask, is it?

Gelkha Buitrago, director of standards & pricing at Fairtrade International, on how co-ops make a difference

Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions launches disaster relief reserve

The funding will be used to help impacted credit unions in the immediate aftermath of a…

International development: the co-op principles in practice

Building partnerships to encourage co-operative growth around the world