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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

Southern Co-op helps local school buy musical equipment

The donation comes from the society’s Love Your Neighbourhood scheme, funded by the carrier bag levy

Cheese co-op in French Basque region is crowdfunding to preserve local flavour

The co-op has supported families with a longstanding tradition in farming, helping to keep young people…

Co-op Group survey shows further action is needed to tackle taboo around death

Failure to plan ahead can lead to financial hardship and mental health problems, says the Group…

Southern Co-op helps 100 charities with £50,000

'Each of our stores and funeral homes has their own charity which is close to our…

Bolivian Fairtrade co-op starts distributing gourmet chocolate in the UK

'Our philosophy is to be as resilient as the ceiba tree and continue to strive in…