There has always been a gulf between the co-operative movement and charitable work – but now…
Future Co-ops 2017 to look at post carbon co-ops
Can co-ops provide solutions to post carbon challenges? Future Co-ops delegates will try to explore this…
Co-op Energy chosen to take on 160,000 GB Energy Supply customers
Co-operative Energy has been chosen by energy regulator Ofgem to supply the 160,000 customers of bankrupt GB…
Midcounties placing members at the heart of its community investment strategy
Member engagement is key to involving local communities across a co-op’s trading area, says Midcounties Co-operative’s community and…
Central England invests almost £1.2m in community projects
Figures from Central England Co-operative reveal it has invested more than £1m in the community. Ahead of…
Indian co-ops take measures in response to government-led demonetisation
A demonetisation policy pursued by the government of India is posing challenges to both dairy and financial…
The Co-op News Christmas gift guide
With less than a month until Christmas, we have compiled the ultimate festive gift guide, giving you…
Our view: Caring for the community through collaboration
Co-operatives abide by the principle to care for the community, but how are they actually doing…
Bala Fairtrade balls and bibs for Chipping Norton Town FC
Chipping Norton Town Football Club has been kitted out with Bala Fairtrade footballs and training bibs…
How the chancellor’s autumn statement will impact co-ops
There was mixed news for co-ops and mutuals when chancellor Philip Hammond announced his first autumn statement on 23…
Social care is approaching a tipping point. Can co-operation help?
A report by the Care Quality Commission warns that adult social care is approaching a “tipping point” –…
New online course explores co-op alternatives for economic democracy
The University of Edinburgh is collaborating with the University of St. Andrews and James Hutton Institute…