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Co-op Group community fund raises £6,000 for National Coastwatch Institute

'It’s been fantastic to partner with them to help our local community and we’re extremely grateful…

Worker Co-op Solidarity Fund – when crowdsourcing meets co-op development

'We are now trying to reflect on why has this worked and how to make it…

Denmark’s co-op movement looking for formal recognition

Denmark is the country of associations – but people do not perceive co-ops as business models

Bristol music venue launches campaign to become community co-op

'We can ensure that the Exchange continues to exist as a music venue and also bring…

Socially responsible investments are at a ‘tipping point’ says Triodos Bank

Growing interest in ethical investment, especially among young people, could bring opportunities for the co-op sector

East of England Co-operative uses football to tackle anti-social behaviour

The games saw 40 young people playing against members of the Suffolk Police and Co-op Secure…

Co-op Group roadshow takes the message to local communities

'My call out to co-operators is come along if you can, but also bring a friend…

Chile’s drive to reinvigorate agricultural co-operative economy

'We have a very demanding international market in terms of volume and quality, and for that…

Businesses in hospitality, hairdressing and social care urged to join Bright Future

So far, 50 vulnerable survivors have received a chance to rebuild their lives through the programme

Canadian co-op promotes social reforestation to offset CO2 emissions

Set up as a co-op in 2016, Arbre-Évolution is now a certified partner of Coop Carbone,…

Scotmid to mark 160th anniversary with new convenience store in Drumnadrochit

The new store comes alongside a programme of upgrades to existing stores, with improved energy efficiency

Midcounties Co-op Fun Day raises £20,000 for charity

The funds raised will go to charities and groups including Gloucestershire Young Carers and Newlands Park