This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.
Features
Features
-
RetailEventful life story of the postcard-perfect Langdale Co-op
Formed in 1884 to serve industrial workers in the Langdale Valley, the co-op has weathered the years to keep its proudly independent status
-
EducationImmigrants facing gentrification in Boston speak the language of co-ops
'Co-operativism and solidarity economy is a real alternative, especially for immigrants and undocumented immigrants'
-
AgricultureClimate pressures and price disputes sour the mood for Irish dairy co-ops
Tensions persist between Kerry Co-op farmers and food business Kerry Group, while the industry is opposing government moves to cut herd sizes
-
HousingHow a housing co-op is working to foster unity and cohesion in Leicester
The unrest that flared up last year in the city prompted the co-op to step in by launching its Belgrave Unity programme
-
Credit UnionsDonore: How Ireland’s oldest credit union serves its local community
'We believe in the importance of offering a personal service where our staff often know members on a first-name basis'
-
EnergyREScoop celebrates 10 years working for citizen-led renewable energy
The organisation celebrated the anniversary with a gathering in Athens which saw energy communities share ideas for the sector's future
-
EnvironmentWholefood pioneer Suma sets out sustainability goals in annual report
The co-op has sustainability goals based around six key areas: Net zero, zero waste, nature, decent work, healthy and sustainable diets, and education and engagement
-
DevelopmentWater for Rojava Committee publishes report on recent visit
The delegation, which included the Solidarity Economy Association, visited a number of projects that have been supported through fundraising efforts
-
CommunityCo-ops and disability: New ways to meet people’s needs
Researcher Steve Graby organised an event bringing together representatives of the co-op and disabled people's movements
-
EqualityWomen and the digital divide: Co-operating for a fairer digital future
Co-ops are playing a part in efforts to tackle the data poverty which is contributing to continued gender inequality around the world
