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Co-ops mentioned in draft World Social Summit declaration ahead of Doha

The statement recognises the role co-ops can play in driving progress on sustainable development

Stronger support for co-ops is needed, says UN secretary general

The Cooperatives in Social Development report calls for urgent action to help the sector put the…

East of England Co-op announces £115k in community grants

Charities supported include Hope After Suicide Loss, Cam Sight and Norwich City Community Sports Foundation

Lincolnshire Co-op refreshes 31 sites after £4m investment

The long-term plan will see work done at around 40 trading outlets each year with approximately…

Channel Islands Co-op hails growth in turnover at half-year meeting

The society is also launching a new membership app with rewards, tailored offers, and interactive features

Cwmpas releases policy wishlist ahead of Senned elections

The co-op agency lists '10 clear and practical actions that would help Wales grow in an…

New Zealand’s co-ops ‘punch above their weight’, says sector report

Figures from Cooperative Business New Zealand show co-ops are more resilient than other businesses, boosting prosperity…

Iowa co-op power plant designated a National Historic Landmark

Volunteers now want to make the site the National Rural Electrification Administration Museum

‘Hate divides communities, co-operation builds them’

New campaign to drive awareness of co-ops in post-conflict reconstruction

US legislators back bill to speed disaster aid to electric co-ops

NRECA CEO Jim Matheson said the bill is 'an important step towards a stronger, more responsive…

Queensland co-ops plan for growth under state’s social impact agenda

'Our movement, in all its diversity, is an ideal partner for the Queensland government’s social impact…

Midcounties community fund gives more than £200k to 680 causes

The co-op's Doing Good Together Fund has been running for a year, with local groups chosen…