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Central England Co-op gives cash boost to local good causes

‘We are delighted that these great projects and good causes have been handed a grant for…

How has religious faith – or the lack of it – driven co-operative culture?

Research suggests faith values can overlap with other faith and ethical values to drive co-operation

How do we teach young people about co-operation?

'Why is there such a lack of diversity? We invite people of colour but we are…

Coop Exchange – the future of co-operative growth?

Stephen Gill from VME talks to the News about a mobile app that allows anyone in…

Call for Rural Community Business Awards nominees

Applications are open to inspiring local enterprises that benefit rural communities

Co-op Group stores to stock Hey Girl sanitary products

As part of the project, for every pack of pads and menstrual cup sold, another will…

Central England holds summer food bank appeal

The retailer is hosting special collection points in all of its local stores until 15 September

Campaign urges UK government to set the target of one million worker-owners by 2030

Co-operatives UK and the EOA are calling on the UK government to invest £2m to support…

USAID urged to consider credit unions as part of its international development funding

Cuna and Woccu have asked Usaid to ensure there is a level playing field for smaller…

Woccu working to boost agricultural investment in Haiti

A team of experts will draw up a list of development priorities for private capital funding

Community-owned assets contribute £220m a year to England’s economy

The sector is growing, with nearly a third of its assets entering community ownership in the…

Central England Co-operative welcomes announcement of Children’s Funeral Fund

The fund will be available regardless of the family’s income, and will include a contribution towards…