The scheme enables traditional banks to invest in community development credit unions
Bright Ideas Fund to help 150 community business start-ups
The funding is allocated through the £3.2m Community Business Bright Ideas Fund
Colombian co-ops give funds to university to develop virtual learning programme
Co-ops are required by law to give 20% of profits to projects developed by local universities
MPs call for reform of Credit Unions Act and capital requirements
Tory MP Bim Afolami made the plea in a recent debate on ways to develop the…
Southern Co-op receives national award for induction programme
Southern Co-op won the top prize in the Onboarding Programme of the Year category
No confidence motions against Labour/Co-op MP Luciana Berger withdrawn
Responding to the allegations of political bullying, the local party said it had “no control” over…
Swansea Council adopts co-operative housing policy
The new policy allows groups of people to set up their own co-operatives
Collaboration within the credit union sector: case studies from Ireland, Scotland and England
In its first edition, the conference looked at achieving scale through effective collaboration while remaining true…
Duchess of Cornwall visits Lambeth GP Food Co-op on its sixth anniversary
HRH joined patients, doctors, nurses and Lambeth residents for a celebratory reception at Stockwell Community Centre
WOCCU announces first keynote speaker for world credit union conference
Ms Dieken is the founder of Influence360, a tool that helps leaders assess their influence pattern
The Midcounties Co-operative reaches 100,000 food bank donation milestone
The retailer boosted its efforts via partnerships with local food banks, schools and community start-ups
Central England research reveals Valentine’s Day shopping habits
The research also suggests that customers tend to buy their gifts at the last minute