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How do I know what insurance my co-operative needs?

Buying insurance can be a bit of a headache, whether you’re a small design co-op, or…

Co-op donates lorries to help people in developing countries

Central England Co-operative food distribution centre has donated two lorries to support people in developing nations.…

New online community is launched to support co-ops

Co-operatives UK is launching an online community where new and existing co-ops can ask questions, offer…

5 ways to help you measure your impact

Pioneered by Corporate Citizenship, LBG is the global standard for measuring corporate community investment and philanthropy.…

Expert views: What tips would you give to other co-ops looking to invest in communities?

Michelle Smith, Community Lead, The Co-operative Group:  Start with needs of the members, tap into member expectations…

How do co-operatives work with other co-ops?

Co-operatives serve their members (and, thus, community) most effectively by working together through local and national…

How are co-ops working in communities?

Case study: Setting up the sustainability plan The Southern Co-operative recently launched a new community programme –…

Expert views: What are the current trends in community investment?

Michelle Smith, Community Lead, The Co-operative Group:  Over the last few years our experience is that local…

Why are co-ops working in communities?

One area of the impact index that has grown is the number of co-operatives reporting how…

Expert views: What should co-ops be doing to be different from private companies?

Michelle Smith, Community Lead, The Co-operative Group:  “The thing that makes us different is responding to local…

What are co-ops doing in their communities?

Co-op Group Community groups are being helped by a raft of initiatives which are taking co-operatives…

How are retail co-ops impacting on their communities?

Ten per cent of a retail co-op’s profits are given back to the community. This is…