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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…

International Credit Union Day theme announced

'A chance to look back after 70 years and be thankful for the lives that have…

Why the Co-op Group is running a store in a mock-up town

The DangerPoint centre has interactive activities so children can learn to spot dangers in their neighbourhoods

Soap stars to face Midcounties Co-op colleagues in charity football match

Actors from Emmerdale, Hollyoaks and Coronation Street will take to the pitch for the fundraiser

Co-operative sector responds to government’s Civil Society Strategy

Reaction from Co-operatives UK, the Confederation of Co-operative Housing, Abcul and Social Enterprise UK

Southern Co-op clears the coast for Co-operatives Fortnight

'We wanted to get involved in marine conversation and combat issues around plastics. There have been…

Co-op organisations support young people and tackle loneliness

'Our members are passionate about supporting young people and it’s the sector we’ve backed more than…

Kettering Council passes resolution to tackle modern slavery

The move follows an awareness campaign by the local branch of the Co-op Party