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Robert Kelly to step down from helm of credit union apex Abcul

Abcul says Kelly has been 'instrumental' in shaping the vision and strategy over his six years…

Fairtrade organic cotton better for farmers and planet, study finds

Fairtrade cotton farms in India were found to produce less carbon and use resources more efficiently

UK’s first purpose-built housing co-op celebrates 50 years

Sandford Housing Co-op, in New Cross London, celebrated the milestone with a day of food, speeches…

Lincolnshire Co-op raises £300,000 for local breakfast clubs

'Together, we’ve made such a significant impact locally, it’s a great demonstration of community spirit'

European Commission criticised for lack of social economy representation

Ministers from five countries have co-signed a letter calling for a specific department for the sector

Art therapy group wins grant support from Chelmsford Star Co-op

Caedmon Company uses creative writing and performance to improve the wellbeing of young people

Central Co-op launches charity partnership with Samaritans

The society launched the event on World Mental Health Day at its Lichfield HQ

Lincolnshire Co-op offers public a finders fee for new store sites

Those who make successful suggestions will receive £5,000 upon the store’s opening

Scottish shellfish co-op scores award for responsible sourcing

Scottish Shellfish Marketing Group was named supplier of the year by the Marine Stewardship Council

Logo released for the 2025 International Year of Cooperatives

'The release of the logo is another milestone for our journey to the official launch at…

French publishers set up media co-operative

Member organisations include Blast, Streetpress, Vert, Reporterre, Alternatives économique, Liberación, Le Média and Basta!

Global credit union membership passes the 411 million mark

Membership has increased 89% over the past decade