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ICA launches project to help young people start their own co-ops

The scheme, led by the ICA's Youth Network, is looking to support at least eight projects

How can co-ops help displaced people?

A new report from the ILO looks at the role the role of social economy organisations…

US co-ops work with development agency to help Madagascar’s farmers

NCBA CLUSA is working with spice company McCormick to improve livelihoods and sustainability in the country's…

£5m lockdown fund announced for community businesses

Co‑operatives UK helped to develop the Covid‑19 Emergency Trading Income Support Scheme, run by Power to…

East of England Co-op launches new community fund in fight against Covid-19

'The coronavirus outbreak is the most significant challenge that we’ve faced for a generation'

ICA announces details of pre-Congress research events

The events, rescheduled to February 2021, will focus on co-op identity and co-op law

Vegan cafe co-op launches fundraiser to help it through lockdown

The team is appealing for funds because a government loan could leave directors in 'a scary…

Awards nod for Southern Co-op’s partnership with homeless charity

The co-op and its partner Society of St James are in the running at the Third…

Lambeth GP Food Co-op launches fundraiser for home food project

The co-op wants to distribute gardening kits to vulnerable people across the borough

Staying the course in times of a global pandemic

Benoit André, executive director of the Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada, writes about the impact Covid-19…

Heart of England Co-op donation helps hospice cope with Covid-19 funding gap

The retailer donated £36,000 to its charity partner Zoë’s Place Baby Hospice in Coventry

Co-op Group sells the Big Issue as Covid-19 halts street vending

The retailer will replicate the agreement street sellers have with the magazine, whereby they receive 50%…