'I have been held up at gun point before, and also a machete. I’ve had altercations…
Puerto Rico passes law to allow communities to set up electric co-ops
It is hoped the measures will help the island recover from its financial crisis and the…
East of England Co-op’s Rocky Horror fundraiser
The society’s funeral division is screening the classic film to raise cash for a local lifeboat…
Credit unions offer an alternative to Wonga, says Abcul
'Credit unions offer an alternative to these high-cost creditors which puts people’s long-term financial resilience at…
Q&A: Defining co-op values in the current environment
We speak to Dolly Goh from SNCF, Murray Fulton from the Centre for the Study of…
Sao Tome cocoa-growers co-op commits to new quality standards
'The new techniques they are learning will help with the increased productivity they urgently need to…
How does Crédit Agricole stay local while operating multinationally?
'Our values have always been community, responsibility and solidarity. They have not changed but the world…
UK Society for Co-operative Studies reports positive results
Successful events include last year’s conference, two law seminars and the annual lecture
Sufragette in the City event to showcase the co-op sector’s contribution to equality
The event includes a performance of the live show Revolting Women in Sadler’s Yard, Manchester
East of England Co-operative uses football to tackle anti-social behaviour
The games saw 40 young people playing against members of the Suffolk Police and Co-op Secure…
The Co-op Compass: How to review outcomes and performance
Gill Gardner, secretary of the Co-op Group’s National Members Council, discusses a methodology created to fit…
Pioneering Spanish clothing co-op closes
Confecciones Corcubión was formed in the 1980s to offer better working conditions during a fashion industry…