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English community pub programme receives £2.2m round of funding

Plunkett Foundation will use the money to roll out the new round of the More Than…

Salford Council announces measures to fight against modern slavery

The actions are designed to encourage the identification, rescue and support of victims and prosecution of…

Credit unions plan to address needs of Venezuelan refugees in Colombia

Colombia has the highest number of refugees and migrants from Venezuela – more than a million

Community groups get nautical thanks to sail boat co-op

‘Our records chart an increase in confidence and wellbeing among people who have taken part’

Open 2019 gathering to discuss solutions for regenerative economy

A series of lightning talks will explore all aspects of building a collaborative, regenerative economy

Co-ops prepare to celebrate European Development Days

The annual ‘Davos of development’ includes discussion of co-ops in post-conflict Rwanda, providing work for refugees…

Co-op Childcare launches new health and wellbeing programme

Accredited menus have been created with the child health charity Startwell and children will learn about…

New book on co-operatives and the world of work is available for pre-ordering

The volume traces the historical connection between co-operatives and the world of work

Former refugee hostel Welcommon facing closure

The hostel is run by a co-op, which is now crowdfunding to avoid eviction

Co-operative leaders recognised by Queen’s Birthday Honours List

Lincolnshire CEO Ursula Lidbetter picks up an OBE and other gongs include an MBE for Frank…

Cooperative crowdfunder helping restore Belfast community building

A campaign is underway to turn a disused church in Sailortown into a focal point for…

Book review: Generation Share – The Change makers building the Sharing Economy

The writers interviewed 200 people for the book, on a 10 year journey