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Lincolnshire Co-op members raise £108,000 for local causes

Funds were raised through the Community Champions divi card scheme, carrier bag charge and Halloween fundraising

Plunkett Foundation names winners of the Rural Community Co-operative Awards

The awards showcase the co-ops that have made a real difference to individuals within their communities

Success for US co-op community at International Volunteer Day awards

Volunteers from NCBA CLUSA and Land O’Lakes were among those honoured at Capitol Hill event

Co-op Group bags sustainability film award for its look at Argentinian Fairtrade

The film looks at the results of a Fairtrade partnership which has helped to transform life…

£3m boost for local communities wanting to develop their own businesses

So far, the Community Shares Booster has supported 15 community businesses, awarding over £100,000 in development…

NCBA CLUSA working on project to improve nutrition in Senegal

The scheme will run through 2022, with the goal of reaching over half a million children…

Community-owned whisky distillery GlenWyvis opens its doors

The venture now has a fully built distillery in place and a team ready to produce…

Heart of England Co-op hands out Christmas hampers to local pensioners

The society’s Pamper with a Hamper campaign distributes goodies to 200 nominees in its trading area

Review: Ethical Business Cultures in Emerging Markets

A collection of essays which look at emerging markets such as the BRICS, and ask how…

Community-owned Hastings Pier enters administration

The award-winning project, which restored the fire-damaged site and reopened it last year, hit financial difficulties…

WOCCU continues its relief efforts for storm-hit Caribbean

The credit union body has raised more than $100,000 in two months to help those affected…

What co-ops are doing to help refugees build better lives

The co-ops helping to integrate refugees and provide opportunities