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New US loan fund to support co-ops in underserved communities

Rochdale Capital, launched by the National Cooperative Bank, will 'advance the development of community ownership and…

Ukraine co-ops vow to keep operating in face of Russian invasion

Social Economy Europe has condemned the attack, and the World Council of Credit Unions is monitoring…

World Credit Union Conference keynote speakers announced

The event will feature thought leader Ian Khan, cyber security analyst Keren Elazari and behavioural science…

Tamworth Co-op hands out cash and food to help struggling families

The retail society also made donations to local food banks as part of its efforts to…

Coventry Building Society secures Fair Tax Mark

'This accreditation has a huge impact and further solidifies their reputation as a trusted and transparent…

From community banks to net zero: Co-op councils look to a post-Covid rebuild

Initiatives on net zero and digital inclusion, and a progress report on work to set up…

Local solutions to a health and care crisis: CCIN conference day two

'Co-operatives are a critical part of the solution to the crisis in the care sector, but…

Midcounties hires new property chief as it begins investment programme for 2022

Kathryn Lyddon joins the retail co-op as it confirms plans for 10 new food stores, costing…

Agricultural co-operatives are on the rise in Romania

Romania is home to 4,041 agricultural co-operatives

Kenyan coffee co-ops sell direct to South Korean buyer for first time

Farmers have been able to double their earnings by cutting out the middlemen

New partnership launched to promote community pub model in Scotland

Plunkett Foundation is working with Community Shares Scotland and Cooperative Development Scotland on the project

Central England Co-op joins Kickstart Scheme for young jobless

The government-backed programme was set up to help those aged 16-24 who are at risk of…