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Woccu 2021 statistical report reveals credit union priorities

Digitisation remains the top priority for the sector, while attracting younger members is a challenge for…

Midcounties joint venture with Octopus backs its 200th community energy project

Younity's deal with Dorset Community Energy will support rooftop solar on schools, along with education programmes…

Labour reaffirms commitment to doubling size of co-operative economy

Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves and levelling up spokesperson Lisa Nandy made pledges on community ownership at…

Central England shoppers save over 100,000 meals from landfill via Too Good To Go app

The carbon footprint of the food sold through the app equates to 49 flights around the…

Co-op Foundation’s new strategy puts young people at the centre

The Foundation’s 2022-27 strategy focuses on ‘Building communities of the future together’

Dairy co-op introduces payments for sustainability activities

Arla Foods believes the time is right to financially incentivise sustainability improvements

Leeds Credit Union partners with east London council on cost-of-living support

Barking and Dagenham Council has brought the credit union in to offer savings accounts and affordable…

How will independent grocery co-ops weather the cost of living crisis?

'We very much see ourselves as custodians of this business ... We will dig deep and…

How co-ops are helping colleagues and members through the cost of living crisis

From staff support measures to product discounts, here's a look at some of the responses from…

Community-owned October Books makes a call for more member investors

'The aim is to secure the long-term financial future of October Books while providing a future…

Co-op Group gets ready to meet members through Join In Live

'It’s one of the best ways that I know for directors to hear directly from members…

Co-op innovation summit looks at leadership, millennials and good bosses

One of the biggest challenges in attracting millennials to the sector is a general lack of…