Experts in member engagement told delegates at the Practitioners Forum in Manchester that co-ops should listen to…
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Show filtersCo-op encourages Black Friday #OptOutside
US speciality outdoor retailer REI is shutting shop on Black Friday – and instead is inviting the…
Local government workers set to form digital co-op
A local government network of digital workers is exploring use of the co-op model to further its…
Andy Burnham pledges to work with co-ops on grassroots devolution
Co-operatives would play a key role in Andy Burnham’s plans for Greater Manchester, the mayoral candidate…
Scotland’s first worker-owned foundry focuses on growth
Scotland’s only employee-owned foundry, which was taken over by its workers last year, has reported a difficult 12…
What is a platform co-op?
Just like traditional co-ops, platform co-ops are organisations that are owned and managed by their members. While…
Co-op donates lorries to help people in developing countries
Central England Co-operative food distribution centre has donated two lorries to support people in developing nations.…
New online community is launched to support co-ops
Co-operatives UK is launching an online community where new and existing co-ops can ask questions, offer…
5 ways to help you measure your impact
Pioneered by Corporate Citizenship, LBG is the global standard for measuring corporate community investment and philanthropy.…
Expert views: What tips would you give to other co-ops looking to invest in communities?
Michelle Smith, Community Lead, The Co-operative Group: Start with needs of the members, tap into member expectations…
How do co-operatives work with other co-ops?
Co-operatives serve their members (and, thus, community) most effectively by working together through local and national…
How are co-ops working in communities?
Case study: Setting up the sustainability plan The Southern Co-operative recently launched a new community programme –…
