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Swoboda Research Centre releases paper on small loans by Irish credit unions

Recommendations from the study include enhanced member service opportunities using increased digitisation and automation

OrganicLea announces this year’s family forest school

The term offers seven two-hour Friday morning sessions, including nature-based crafts, seasonal food growing, campfire cooking…

UK government launches £10m funding pot for community energy

Community Energy England welcomed the news but said the sector needs more cash to fulfil its…

Sussex villagers launch community share offer for local store

'Our project has shown that when people come together we can make a real difference to…

ILO to work with Sungkonghoe University to boost Korean co-op sector

The two organisations have signed a memorandum of understanding which commits them to knowledge sharing and…

Italian co-ops raise over €2m for flood relief and reconstruction

More than 81,000 donors participated in the campaign, including members, employees, customers, and co-operative suppliers

UK credit union membership grows 2.3% to reach all-time high

'This annual data shows that credit unions across Britain have stepped up to serve the needs…

Demutualisation plan sparks member row at Yorkshire agri co-op

Members of Brandsby Agricultural Trading Association are calling for a vote of no confidence in the…

Brighton Energy Co-op hits £70k fundraising target for new solar

'With more than 700kWp of new solar now in progress, it just shows what we can…

Woccu’s Global Women’s Leadership Network announces empowerment grant winners

The network, launched to improve gender equity in the credit union sector, will give $10,000 to…

Mixed co-op reactions to European Commission proposal on NGT plants

Farming apexes Copa and Cogeca welcomed the move but oppose the use of patents in plant…

Co-operative support needed for nomadic communities

'As a movement, we should be prepared to get our hands dirty, learn more about each…