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How Mondragon is helping Preston to develop a co-operative ecosystem

The Mondragon Corporation has been supporting the Preston Model's co-operative mission around four key challenges

New role at Community Shares Unit to help drive democratic ownership

John Dawson, who takes up the role in January, previously worked at Power to Change and…

South Korean president addresses World Cooperative Congress in Seoul

Moon Jae-in praised the movement's work on solidarity, sustainable development and empowerment

Southern Co-op shoppers donate thousands of pounds worth of vouchers to NHS charities

The donation will be used to help those affected by Covid-19

Fundraising year nets €1m for platform co-op Fairbnb

The holiday rental co-op says the money will help 'promote the growth of a social economy…

FAO supports agri-food co-ops for Syrian and Turkish women

Support came through a project aimed at 'promoting self-reliant livelihoods through employment and micro-entrepreneurship'

New report looks at co-op solutions for food justice in Plymouth

The report, commissioned by the city council, was produced by Co-operative Futures

Social Enterprise Day celebrates sector on 11 November

Social Enterprise UK is calling on social enterprises around the world to share their stories in…

Plunkett launches annual awards for rural community businesses

'Plunkett’s awards celebrate the hard work of everyday people who come together and create extraordinary businesses…

Lincolnshire Co-op raises more cash for school breakfast clubs

The £221,275 donation guarantees funding for the clubs for three years

Co-operative Bank of Kenya plans to boost green financing

A funding deal signed by the bank reflects increased demand for solar energy in the country,…

$130,000 awarded to support co-ops tackling racial injustice in the US

The recipients are Co-op Cincy, Co-op Dayton, Collective REMAKE, Custom Collaborative and Cooperation Humboldt