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Schools’ Energy Co-operative issues shares to fund more solar installations

The scheme is designed to save schools money on energy bills and cut climate emissions

New marketing strategy is well versed in the co-op difference

'We wanted to celebrate the diversity and richness of the movement without even thinking of a…

Book review: Could co-operation be the best model for the new economy?

'It is our ability to co-operate in large numbers that separates us from other species'

#Opencoop conference: Can co-ops develop their own coin?

The sector has been exploring the idea of creating a co-op coin or bartering system for…

Growth through acquisition: Ways to expand the co-op energy sector

'A lot of the commercial entities are often tax-incentivised, they’re not in it for long-term ownership.…

Central England Co-op reports growing demand for bespoke funeral flowers

'We love these challenges as it means we are able to indulge our creative side and…

#Opencoop conference: Mapping the co-op and solidarity economy

Cooperatives Europe, Open Co-op, Digital Life Collective and the Solidarity Economy Association all discussed their projects

Scotmid Co-op renews partnership with St Andrew’s First Aid

The society has helped the charity buy uniforms and equipment and has committed to another three-year…

OMSCo dairy co-op sounds optimistic note about post-Brexit trade deal

'UK farmers are as innovative as any in producing high-quality farm produce to meet growing global…

Valencia looking to set up a co-op for hawkers

The project aims to help street vendors integrate into the formal economy and gain access to…

Co-op Property raises £95,000 for charity helping families with seriously ill children

The money was raised at the organisation’s awards night

Co-op retailers join display of local produce at Royal Welsh Agricultural Show

'As a nation Wales does food well and it’s evident that retailers feel the same way…