Money from the carrier bag levy and Community Champions scheme will help 63 organisations in its…
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Show filtersCentral 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…
Worker co-op created to end food desert is ready to expand
Mandela Foods Cooperative is at the heart of efforts to bring a more equal and democratic…
Energy co-op sets up buyers’ club for household solar panels
'The more solar energy we can generate as a community, the less we depend on climate-changing…
Union Coop will work with UAE to maintain elderly people’s homes
'This would promote social solidarity as well as co-operation between the two sectors to enhance our…
Larne Credit Union donates £12,000 to Irish League of Credit Unions foundation
The Irish League of Credit Unions International Development Foundation has received new funding to support credit…
Steve Murrells on how to close the gaps in the Co-op’s virtuous circle
'We are not cutting through as much as we want and not proving why the co-op…
How to become a ‘more heartful’ business? Lessons from Thornton’s Budgens
With people wanting more engagement, co-ops and community shops have appeal, the Co-op Retail Conference is…
