Dorothy Francis is CEO of CASE (Co-operative and Social Enterprise) development agency, a workers co-op offering…
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Show filtersReview: Little Pioneers picturebooks teach children about co-operation
The Co-operative Childcare has launched a series of picturebooks designed to teach children the values of…
Co-op support for Jo Cox National Commission on Loneliness
Over 9 million people in the UK are experiencing loneliness. To tackle this, campaigners have launched the Jo Cox…
First community-owned pub in West Sussex opens after £300,000 campaign
A popular Sussex village pub has officially opened under community ownership following an eight-month campaign by locals. The…
Midcounties halts eviction process for homeless people in Oxford garage
Midcounties Co-operative has stopped its eviction process against a shelter set up by homeless people at…
Scottish co-op bakes up a plan to boost the country’s health
A new venture that aims to use high quality bread to improve diet, health and the local economy…
Peter Couchman steps down as chief executive of the Plunkett Foundation
Plunkett Foundation has announced the resignation of chief executive Peter Couchman after eight years in the role. He is…
Lincolnshire Co-op creates community hub at Holbeach store with post office, library and pharmacy
Lincolnshire Co-operative Society is preparing to open a community hub in one of its stores as part…
Historic co-op store closes for good after 122 years serving its community
A small but much-loved piece of co-op history came to an end when the Godahl store,…
Central England raises more than £200,000 for Newlife and Salvation Army
Customers at Central England Co-operative raised more than £200,000 for two charities by donating unwanted clothing. The society says 1,413…
MBE for Dorothy Francis, champion of co-ops and social enterprise
The 2017 New Year Honours list included an award for Dorothy Francis, chief executive of Leicester-based Co-operative And…
