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Co-op development fund relaunched for Newfoundland and Labrador

The fund offers a microloan of up to $5,000 and a development loan of up to…

Co-op Group doubles paid leave for pregnancy loss to 10 days

'We’re giving our colleagues the time and space they need, without added financial or work pressures'

New president for European confederation of industrial and service co-ops

Monica Fantini, who has held leading roles in Conscoop and Legacoop, takes over from Giuseppe Guerini

Number of credit unions drops by 10% as consolidation trend continues

As of 31 December, 2024, there were 67,137 credit unions worldwide, down from 74,634 the previous…

UK parliament honours co-ops and credit unions in early day motions

The motions mark the International Year of Co-operatives and International Credit Union Day

Clockwise Credit Union hands community grants to local organisations

Recipients include a youth arts group, a church meals service and organisations offering support for young…

FCA plans for targeted support ‘could help mutuals and friendlies’

Financial services consultancy Broadstone urged the regulator to avoid ambiguity and implement measures proportionately to benefit…

Merger grows north-east credit union to more than 15,000 members

Northumberland Community Bank, which formed from a merger in 2017, has now become part of NEFirst…

Five US organisations share $205k in Co-op Innovation Awards

Grants go to Farm Generations Co-op, Fideicomiso Comunitario Tierra Libre, Nashville Equitable Housing Co-op, Prospera Community…

Co-op Group plans move to 100% ASC certification for farmed seafood

The retailer says the move strengthens its commitment to responsible sourcing

Central Co-op raises £350k for charity partner Samaritans

The partnership was launched on World Mental Health Day 2024

Eco-friendly housing co-op gains funding from CCF and Co-op Loan Fund

The family and friends behind Big Step Housing Co-op say they want to create a space…