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Co-operation and co-operatives: origin stories

'The idea that a community held such wealth collectively or co-operatively raises questions about the origins…

Eight Canadian co-ops receive $423m to build new homes

The Co-operative Housing Development Program is the largest federal investment in new co-op housing in more…

Leading US dairy co-op brings policy priorities to Washington

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative met with lawmakers to discuss issues facing the dairy industry

How Top Manta co-op helps Barcelona’s street vendors formalise

Set up in 2017, the co-op sells clothes, accessories and sportswear made by migrants

Co-op and Community Finance partners on new resilience fund

The Community Builders Fund offers impact-led organisations flexible loans of £100,000 to £1.5m

Obituary: Ramy ‍Al Shurafa, Yalla tech co-operative

The co-founder of UK tech co-op Yalla died on 17 March at the age of 33…

Fairtrade International names Lisa Prassack as new chief executive

She succeeds Melissa Duncan, who has been serving as managing director of Fairtrade International since December…

Australian co-ops apex welcomes elderly care measures in budget

BCCM CEO Melina Morrison has also welcomed a report by the competition watchdog calling for more…

Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions supports Ukrainian veterans

'Veterans who have defended their country deserve the opportunity to rebuild their lives, and credit unions…

Government announces £20m package for community-led housing

Ministers have also extended the Four Million Homes programme, run by the Confederation of Co-operative Housing…

Fonterra reports NZ$729m profit after tax in interim results

CEO MIles Hurrell confirmed the co-op’s plan to continue to invest in future-proofing operations and its…

Ripple Energy, which worked with co-op sector, goes into administration

The business, launched in 2017, offered a platform where communities and individuals could invest in wind…