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New Central Co-op store is first to launch with solar panels fitted

The solar panels are part of a wider ambition by the co-op to upgrade its stores…

NewsSocial teams with Preston Cooperative Education Centre to offer sociocracy training

'Sociocracy is one important tool that allows organisations and networks to govern themselves democratically and more…

Solar co-op opens latest round of funding for local community groups

The funds come from revenues generated by renewable installations placed by Edinburgh Community Solar Co-op on…

Channel Islands Co-op posts trading profit of £5.8m

'We strive to provide our members and customers increased choice, and to continue to offer convenience…

Co-op Group holds AGM in Manchester

CEO Shirine Khoury-Haq set out the Group’s challenges and priorities for the year ahead

UK government opens third round of Community Ownership Fund

'From far-flung pubs to prized community centres, the Community Ownership Fund is putting vital assets back…

Filene Research Institute invites credit unions to join its innovation study

'It is vital that credit unions listen to and learn from their members so that they…

Record number of Canadian housing co-ops in line for small grants for green projects

Sector apex CHF Canada will allocate over $160,000 to help co-ops launch sustainability projects such as…

Co-op experts turn to YouTube to release film on their alternative economic model

'Building a better economy: a film about co-ops', was written and produced by Tom Webb from…

Cwmpas drafted by Welsh government for schools’ co-op education

The one-year pilot scheme, named after 19th century reformer Robert Owen, will run in primary and…

Co-ops find space in exhibition on working class culture of 19th century Lancashire

The Workers' Playtime display, at Manchester's John Rylands library, shows how communities came together to improve…

Obituary: Trevor James, housing co-op pioneer

After moving from the UK to the Netherlands, the architect continued his involvement in the co-op…