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Desjardins Insurance supports local foodbanks during Covid-19 crisis

Desjardins Insurance matched donations of up to $1,000 made to community food banks by its local…

Two new community businesses in Wales stress green credentials

WoodsWork wants to crowdfund land for carbon offsetting; and Garrison Farm wants to build an eco-friendly…

Lincolnshire Co-op gives extra funds to mental health and domestic abuse charities

The funds will be channelled through the society's Community Champions scheme

Interview: Jessica Gordon-Nembhard on past lessons for economic empowerment

'We just need a lot more time, energy and money, to keep that momentum up'

Community pubs and shops plot their exit from lockdown

Meanwhile, Plunkett Foundation and the Co-op Group have published research on the value of community businesses…

Can the co-op difference help the UK’s community pubs?

'Community pubs have been working hard to remain the beating heart of communities'

Covid-19 track and trace app developed for community businesses

The free Twine Visitor app from Power to Change will allow hospitality businesses to register customers…

UK’s retail co-ops issue joint statement for Co-op Fortnight

The retailers voice solidarity in tackling Covid-19 and their commitment to helping the world build back…

Co-op Party leads call to save Department for International Development

Scrapping DFID means 'turning our backs on the world’s poorest people'

East of England Co-op steps in to protect young people from abuse

The society is giving £45k to organisations offering refuge and support to young people affected by…

Yorkshire co-op celebrates a decade of fair trading

Fair Trader in Holmfirth has worked with 220 Fairtrade suppliers in over 30 countries

Mutuals and breadfunds: The backbone of a new normal?

'There is something in the zeitgeist about people thinking more about mutual solutions'