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Show filtersOur view: Show our general election candidates the co-op way
Despite a short election cycle, this month is the chance to get prospective MPs to commit…
Government to reduce burden on small co-operatives
Small co-operatives will benefit from legislation designed to reduce regulatory burden, in a decision announced by chancellor Philip…
Fairtrade company Divine Chocolate wins B Corp status for ethical standards
Fairtrade social enterprise Divine Chocolate has won B Corp certification after meeting a range of social and environmental standards.…
Meet… Dorothy Francis, co-op community builder
Dorothy Francis is CEO of CASE (Co-operative and Social Enterprise) development agency, a workers co-op offering…
Oxfam wants a co-operative ‘human’ economy to fight global inequality
Co-operatives have a key part to play if the world is to move to a “human economy” says…
Social Enterprise UK publishes its new year wishlist for ministers
Britain should move towards mutual solutions in areas like social care and transport, and should make sure…
Nine steps to create your social impact report
Do you want to measure your organisation’s social impact? Here is our step-by-step guide to creating your…
Co-ops among the winners at the Social Enterprise UK Awards
Two co-operative bodies were recognised for their achievements at the UK Social Enterprise Awards last month. Dulas,…
Should co-ops call themselves social enterprises?
It is often assumed that co-operatives are social enterprises – but this is still subject of…
A co-operative option for running bus services?
The Co-operative Party has launched a campaign to promote a mutual bus solution for the future.…