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Co-op Group backs Kenyan Fairtrade tea farmers with new community resource centre

The retailers will build a new community resource centre in Kenya to support Fairtrade farmers

Co-op Italia to open testing base in Ireland to source antibiotic-free red meat

In a first among major EU retailers, Coop Italia wants to source beef only from cattle…

Radstock Co-operative Society names two charities for the year

YMCA Mendip and Midsomer Norton and Radstock Silver Band will be supported by the co-operative over…

Southern Co-op celebrates 10 years of Local Flavours

This summer Southern Co-op has been blazing a trail across the south of England, from Devon…

Central England Co-operative announces Dementia UK as corporate charity for the year

The society will help to raise funds for those living with dementia and their families

USA credit unions back project to give school supplies to local pupils

A joint project from a credit union services organisation and a stationery provider is making sure…

Where does the rescue deal leave the Co-operative Bank?

The Bank has a pension scheme in deficit and faces continued questions over its name –…

How lawful is the ‘Co-operative’ Bank’s name now?

Ian Snaith of DWF LLP on how the Co-op Bank's recapitalisation plans affect its continued use…

Can blockchain technology increase credit union efficiency and safety?

USA credit unions are looking at creating their own distributed ledger platform

Central England raises £1.5m for children’s charity Newlife

Central England Co-operative has announced it has raised £1.5m for its corporate charity partner, Newlife, which…

A People’s Food Policy to safeguard the future of food

After 18 months of nation-wide consultations, a ground-breaking manifesto is urging the government to develop a…

New structure for Supporters Direct Scotland

Supporters Direct Scotland will incorporate as a separate community benefit society based locally