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Youth charities can apply for cash from the Co-op Foundation and #iwill fund

The partnership is offering £2m for charities working in deprived areas, to inspire young people to…

Co-ops included in the EU’s new strategy on European development

The European Consensus on Development sets out an agenda to wipe out poverty and promote sustainable…

Wales freelancers explore the benefits of becoming a co-op

A one day event in south Wales will look at the the benefits of freelancers in…

Lincolnshire members mucking in for the Big Co-op Clean

The co-op is encouraging members to muck in and help spruce up Lincolnshire’s green spaces

Bid to run historic city pub as co-op ends as site is sold to brewery

Locals in Leeds had launched a £300,000 fundraiser to buy the Cardigan Arms but it has…

Trump’s detailed budget confirms cuts that will affect co-ops and credit unions

The administration wants to cut two crucial credit union funds, a move branded a 'mistake' by…

EU agreement on sustainable development highlights role of co-ops

The document sets out an agreement for meeting the UN goals for 2030, and recognises the…

Co-op Foundation donates £1m to young people tackling loneliness

The Co-op Foundation is working with the #iwill campaign to help inspire young people to take…

Channel Islands Co-operative rewards two colleagues for charity support work

Joaquim Santos and James Birch were named Ambassadors of the Year for their work with charity…

Social business sector worth £2.37bn to the Welsh economy

A new study identified 1,698 organisations working in the sector, supporting approximately 40,800 jobs

Scotmid begins its Community Connect journey to support good causes

The new scheme means members can get involved in how the funding is awarded

USA to host new conference to boost the global impact of co-operatives

Impact 2017, organised by NCBA CLUSA, will offer networking opportunities and look to advance the shared…