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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…

Co-op brewery opens the first taproom in Northern Ireland after Crowdfund campaign

Boundary Brewing's new community hub in Belfast offers a meeting place for local groups and range…

Impact Conference looks at co-ops as engines of local development

The event, organised by US apex NCBA CLUSA, looked at projects in Africa and heard updates…

Obituary: John Anderson (1943-2022)

John Anderson, a lifelong co-operator, has died at the age of 79

Southern Co-op launches partnership to help prolific shoplifters quit crime

'Crime needs to be tackled from every angle and hopefully this new approach will mean that…

Creative co-op launched in a bid to boost Newcastle’s cultural sector

The city launched Newcastle Creates to find ways to involve the arts in sustainable and inclusive…

Five US co-ops to share $170,000 in grants for development projects

The funding, from Capital Impact Partners and the National Cooperative Bank, will benefit low income areas…

Co-op Foundation’s new strategy puts young people at the centre

The Foundation’s 2022-27 strategy focuses on ‘Building communities of the future together’