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The role of elected representatives in member engagement
As member-owned businesses, co-operatives place a strong emphasis on engaging with their members. But what is…
Brexit and beyond: What do the political upheavals of 2016 mean for co-ops?
In political terms, 2016 was a momentous year. Co-operatives UK’s Policy Officer, James Wright, looks at…
End of year review 2016: Community and energy
COMMUNITY February: Foster Care Co-op saves independent agency with takeover The UK’s only foster care co-op…
End of year review 2016: Worker co-operatives
May: TTIP trade deal ‘supports’ worker co-operatives A leaked document from the EU/US transatlantic trade negotiations…
End of year review 2016: Housing
February: First leasehold housing co-op opens in Wales The Welsh co-operative housing sector continues to grow…
End of the Year Review 2016: Agriculture
DAIRY… February: Dairy co-op restructures following sale at Dairy Crest Farmer co-op and dairy producer organisation…
Co-op Party chair calls for mutualisation of Royal Bank of Scotland
The Royal Bank of Scotland should be mutualised to overhaul the culture of the bank and bolster…
Providing life changing opportunities through SENse to Aspire
A scheme that changes the lives of students with special educational needs has created a social…
Developing sustainable organisations through the Community Dividend
For every pound spent on the community dividend scheme, Central England Co-operative generates a social return…
Improving lives through member groups
Over £20 of social value is returned for every £1 spent on Central England Co-operative member…