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Show filtersCentral England Co-operative raises £780k for Dementia UK
The society says it will continue the charity partnership for another 12 months
Radical bookshop co-operative takes over former bank building in Southampton
'There is something about radical bookshops, especially long-established ones like October Books. They have a special…
New set of governance principles for Australia’s co-ops and mutuals
Apex body BCCM has drawn up the document after an 18 month consultation
Filene Research Institute report asks how US credit unions can reach minority households
'Credit unions need to look beyond traditional measures of creditworthiness such as credit scores to determine…
How do we market the co-operative difference?
Co-operatives are a unique form of business, each with a different story. So what’s the best…
#Opencoop conference: Can co-ops develop their own coin?
The sector has been exploring the idea of creating a co-op coin or bartering system for…
Scotmid Co-op renews partnership with St Andrew’s First Aid
The society has helped the charity buy uniforms and equipment and has committed to another three-year…
Co-op Property raises £95,000 for charity helping families with seriously ill children
The money was raised at the organisation’s awards night
Scotmid Co-operative backs community tea events to fight crime
The society says it is committed to helping ensure its stores and surrounding areas are 'safe…
Rural Community Ownership Awards open for nominations
Applications are welcomed from community businesses, including co-operatives and community benefit societies
Lincolnshire Co-op opens £1.6m community outlet
'We’re all excited for the challenge of the new store opening and providing our valued services…
