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Ethical banking conference discusses role of financial institutions in driving sustainability

Febear's annual conference, hosted by the Cooperative Bank of Chania, discussed lending initiatives, innovation and communication

UK co-op housing sector meets to explore regulatory changes

Report from the Confederation of Co-operative Housing's annual conference, with discussion including tenant satisfaction and climate…

Social Business Wales Awards honour wellbeing and environmental projects

'We have brilliant examples of businesses doing their bit to reduce the impact of climate change…

Care and circular economy on the agenda at International School of Social Cooperatives

Held in Naples, the sixth edition of the event for social co-op managers gathered 36 participants…

Former YMCA CEO Arvinda Gohil appointed chair of Future Economy Alliance

'When businesses share profits and power, then we can really start building a fairer and more…

Community gardening network Incredible Edible welcomes Hull’s ‘right to grow’ plan

The city council voted unanimously to allow the cultivation of fruit and veg on unused local…

Future Economy Alliance poll finds public want a change to purpose-led business

The Alliance includes Community Energy England, Co-operatives UK, Cwmpas, the EOA, Locality, Plunkett, Power to Change,…

Share offer launched to turn historic arcade into community-run shopping centre

Organisers want to raise £150,000 to cover start-up costs as they attract 'interesting businesses' to Victorian,…

Channel Islands Co-op buys seven branches of Lloyds Pharmacy

The move - subject to regulatory approval, involves four Jersey and three Guernsey branches, with roles…

Glasgow housing co-op joins scheme to help tenants with winter fuel bills

'This is a major step forward in the help we can provide and fits well with…

Community energy groups give boost to marine habitat project in Sussex

A £65k grant from Ferry Farm Community Solar and Meadow Blue Community Energy have funded a…

Co-op Group joins conservation charities on Nature Neighbourhoods initiative

The retail society is contributing £300k to the scheme, and is mobilising its member pioneers to…