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Show filtersThe role of elected representatives in member engagement
As member-owned businesses, co-operatives place a strong emphasis on engaging with their members. But what is…
Brexit and beyond: What do the political upheavals of 2016 mean for co-ops?
In political terms, 2016 was a momentous year. Co-operatives UK’s Policy Officer, James Wright, looks at…
End of year review 2016: Worker co-operatives
May: TTIP trade deal ‘supports’ worker co-operatives A leaked document from the EU/US transatlantic trade negotiations…
End of year review 2016: Housing
February: First leasehold housing co-op opens in Wales The Welsh co-operative housing sector continues to grow…
End of the Year Review 2016: Agriculture
DAIRY… February: Dairy co-op restructures following sale at Dairy Crest Farmer co-op and dairy producer organisation…
Improving lives through member groups
Over £20 of social value is returned for every £1 spent on Central England Co-operative member…
What social reporting is – and why it matters
Social return on investment (SROI) is a methodology for calculating the monetary value of the impact…
Co-ops make a difference. But how do we know they do?
It is simple to measure the economic impact of a co-op, just like we can do…
End of Year Review – 2017: time to do things differently
Last year was momentous for Britain. The vote to leave the European Union not only cast…
End of the Year Review 2016: Credit Unions and Finance
CO-OP BANK… January: Former Bank executives banned from finance roles Two former executives of the Co-operative Bank…
Automation: What does the future of retail look like?
As automation plays a growing role in the retail sector, co-operatives are exploring the opportunities and challenges brought by…
