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Stir to Action hits fundraising target for guide to grassroots community organisation

The primer will offer tools and ideas for 'reversing the social care crisis, remaking food systems,…

£6m fund launched to support smaller charities and social enterprises

'This is the first time we are able to offer blended finance across a wider breadth…

Co-operatives UK announces winners of the £10k UnFound business accelerator

The funding will be shared between platform co-ops Deep Time, the Flower Grower Collective, Grassroots City…

Brighton’s Bevy community pub calls for support to save it from closure

The pub has won praise for its services to the local community but faces the wall…

ILO conference looks at how statistics can support co-op movement

'Having valid statistics on the performance of co-operatives allows us to visualise that we are the…

Stir to Action crowdfunds new guide to grassroots community organisation

The ABCs of the New Economy will 'share straightforward tools and ideas for workplaces, communities, and…

Lagos conference to explore social protection for informal economy workers

The role of co-operatives will be central to discussions about the social and solidarity economy, in…

Tamworth Co-op steps up for local community

Hundreds of struggling families received free emergency food parcels from the co-operative

Water for Rojava Committee publishes report on recent visit

The delegation, which included the Solidarity Economy Association, visited a number of projects that have been…

Co-ops step in to support Emilia Romagna and Marche communities affected by floods

The sector is mobilising funds and supplies after the worst flooding to affect Italy in a…

UK government opens third round of Community Ownership Fund

'From far-flung pubs to prized community centres, the Community Ownership Fund is putting vital assets back…

Co-op Bank invests £400k with Co-operatives UK to nurture ethical business

'By acting collectively, we can create fairer and more ethical ways to trade, consume and live'