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NewsSocial teams with Preston Cooperative Education Centre to offer sociocracy training

'Sociocracy is one important tool that allows organisations and networks to govern themselves democratically and more…

Solar co-op opens latest round of funding for local community groups

The funds come from revenues generated by renewable installations placed by Edinburgh Community Solar Co-op on…

Channel Islands Co-op posts trading profit of £5.8m

'We strive to provide our members and customers increased choice, and to continue to offer convenience…

Co-op Group holds AGM in Manchester

CEO Shirine Khoury-Haq set out the Group’s challenges and priorities for the year ahead

UK government opens third round of Community Ownership Fund

'From far-flung pubs to prized community centres, the Community Ownership Fund is putting vital assets back…

Cwmpas drafted by Welsh government for schools’ co-op education

The one-year pilot scheme, named after 19th century reformer Robert Owen, will run in primary and…

Co-ops find space in exhibition on working class culture of 19th century Lancashire

The Workers' Playtime display, at Manchester's John Rylands library, shows how communities came together to improve…

Obituary: Trevor James, housing co-op pioneer

After moving from the UK to the Netherlands, the architect continued his involvement in the co-op…

Co-op Party celebrates local election boost with 680 councillors added to its ranks

Meanwhile, the non-partisan Co-op Councils Innovation Network added three full member authorities to its portfolio

Strong farm performance boosts Radstock Co-op’s operating profit to £273k

Surpluses from the society's farm and property businesses offset a trading loss as stores weathered the…

Southern Co-op points to cost pressures as it posts operating loss of £1.3m

The retailer also reported increased turnover, passing the £500m mark for the first time, and continued…

Railcoop suspends freight activities to focus on developing passenger services

The French co-op plans to launch its first passenger service next year and is running fundraisers…