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Clydebank Co-op launches new website and sponsors local football team

'This will enhance the close relationship we have with our customers as well as taking us…

Red Cross rolls out service to tackle loneliness as Co-op partnership continues

The Community Connector Service will offer support to isolated people in communities across Britain

Putting young people at the centre of international co-operative development

'We're empowering them to challenge the perception that they have no viable voice. Young people can…

IndyCube co-op joins forces with Community union to boost self-employment rights

The new venture will offer legal representation, invoice factoring and office space to UK freelancers

Member Pioneers: Connecting communities

What is the aim of the Co-op Group's Member Pioneer scheme? Plus we meet two of…

How does Woodcraft Folk impact lives?

Ahead of International Youth Day (12 August 2017), we spoke with three former Woodies whose lives were…

Divi for the community as Central England Co-op hands out £50,000 to local causes

Groups to benefit from the latest payout include a food education scheme for youngsters and a…

East Midlands Homes Cooperative offers affordable accommodation to ex-offenders

The co-op has bought and renovated a three-bedroom house in Nottingham to help people rebuild their…

Report shows contribution of co-ops to Sustainable Development Goals

An ICA report shows pledges from the movement on areas such as eradicating poverty, improving gender…

Lessons from north America: the power of community-owned food stores in the age of grocery giants

In Canada, 80% of grocery sales go to just five retailers. Author and co-operator Jon Steinman…

Radstock Co-operative Society names two charities for the year

YMCA Mendip and Midsomer Norton and Radstock Silver Band will be supported by the co-operative over…

Central England Co-operative announces Dementia UK as corporate charity for the year

The society will help to raise funds for those living with dementia and their families