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Plunkett Foundation announces national community business conference

The event, scheduled for Birmingham on 6 July, will be the charity's first face-to-face conference in…

Co-ops and disability: New ways to meet people’s needs

Researcher Steve Graby organised an event bringing together representatives of the co-op and disabled people's movements

Walk for Plunkett campaign launched to raise funds for community business charity

Sponsored walks, Three Peaks Challenge and walking holiday competition planned for charity fundraiser

Community farm in South London launches £50k crowdfunder to beat cost of living crisis

The seven-acre Sutton Community Farm partners with local food banks and charities to offer healthy, environmentally…

Plunkett teams up with Bestway Wholesale to support community businesses

Support from Bestway will included a dedicated advisory panel, fundraising activities and campaigns on the rural…

From crisis to co-operation: Future Co-ops 2023

Delegates looked at co-op solutions for issues like digital exclusion, housing, fuel poverty and food insecurity

Oxfordshire Council gives financial backing to community bus co-op

West Oxfordshire Community Transport said the route, in an area with little alternative provision, had become…

New year honours list recognises contributions from co-op sector

Former Co-op Group colleague Helen Webb was awarded an OBE for her services to equality, inclusion…

ICA and OCDC launch international co-op development portal

'This platform is the first of its kind that will bring recognition to the work of…

40 years of CASE: Leicester’s shared vision for co-op development

'It’s not just about helping people to set up co-ops. It’s about keeping going; to grow…

Solidarity Economy Association launches crowdfunding campaign

The funding will go towards the salaries of our three part-time staff members to keep the…

Plunkett Foundation announces winners of its annual awards

Eight organisations, including a farm, shops and a community hub, were awarded a trophy and £250…