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Scotmid Funerals donates £10k to bereavement charity Cruse Scotland

It is the co-op's fourth donation to the charity since 2020, bringing the total financial support…

When social media goes bad, should co-ops break things off with their X?

How should ethical organisations respond to the changing tone of social media platforms?

Report sets out measures to grow democratic economy in Scotland

Commissioned by the Scottish government, the report had input from organisations including Co-operatives UK, the EOA…

Scotmid raises £274k to fund new lifeboat for RNLI

The retail society has just completed its year-long charity partnership with the lifeboat service

Working for change: UK co-ops and community organising

How can co-ops utilise organising practices when it comes to the seventh co-operative principle?

Andy Burnham recruits credit unions to support Manchester bus pass

'This is a truly co-operative offer ... it will demonstrate the benefits of joining a credit…

Fairtrade Fortnight urges customers to ‘be the change’

This year's Fairtrade Fortnight is an important one for the UK charity, which is celebrating its…

Plotting a new future for democratic business in the UK

We catch up with Jonny Gordon-Farleigh of Stir to Action as he makes preparations for December's…

‘Crazily ambitious’ plan to make Middleton a co-op town

The Greater Manchester town wants to use co-op ideas to boost its foundational economy

First Milk lifts operating profit to £16.8m as it continues growth

The co-op also hailed steps forward in terms of investment and acquisitions, and with regenerative agriculture

UK credit union sector hits record income for 2023

The growth has been attributed to the decline of payday lenders and demand for affordable loans…

Heart of England Co-op hails multi-million spend on green upgrades

Phil Shanahan writes about the latest sustainability initiatives at the retail society, including refrigeration and lighting…