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Scotmid backs efforts to tackle homelessness in Edinburgh

The society is funding a community hub at the Social Bite Village which has been set…

Southern Co-op stores raise money for children’s A&E ward

The society has also teamed up with the Wheatsheaf Trust to help people facing employment barriers

Co-ops in Mauritius urged to adopt better governance

A workshop for the country’s co-ops was held after a series of financial scandals prompted a…

Central England Co-op Easter foodbank appeal success

Customers and members helped the society collect over 25,000 items in two weeks

Book review: A Californian co-op story

David J Thompson’s book looks at the culture that gave rise to a wave of consumer…

First ‘Fair Tax Fortnight’ announced

The fortnight will run from 9-24 June 2018

Chelmsford Star Co-op makes national awards shortlist

The society has been nominated for the Community Impact category of the Business Charity awards

Lincolnshire Co-op raised more than £150k for groups helping older people

Money from the carrier bag levy and Community Champions scheme will help 63 organisations in its…

Central England marks first year of pledge to raise awareness over mental health

Since chief executive Martyn Cheatle signed the pledge 12 months ago, the society has launched a…

Donation from Southern Co-op will support new projects getting people into nature

The society has given £18,000 to Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust

Examples from the US: How credit unions can serve communities in an age of insecurity

Cathie Mahon and Pablo DeFilippi on the opportunities and challenges facing Community Development Credit Unions

Michael Sheen launches alliance to promote affordable lending

The actor and activist has launched the End High Cost Credit Alliance to campaign against high-cost…