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Co-op Group introduces new discounts to tackle funeral affordability

The Co-op is guaranteeing to beat any like for like competitor quotes on funeral cost

100th Community Shares Standard Mark presented during communities week

Suffolk-based Eden-Rose Community Ltd aims to raise £80,000 from the local community

Dominican Republic to boost sector with its first national co-op fair

Expo Coop 2017 will bring together more than 100 co-ops to share knowledge and experience

Scotmid raises £315,000 for charity partner Samaritans

'Talking to a helpline like Samaritans can help to save the life of someone who is…

Co-op Group community fund raises £6,000 for National Coastwatch Institute

'It’s been fantastic to partner with them to help our local community and we’re extremely grateful…

Worker Co-op Solidarity Fund – when crowdsourcing meets co-op development

'We are now trying to reflect on why has this worked and how to make it…

Denmark’s co-op movement looking for formal recognition

Denmark is the country of associations – but people do not perceive co-ops as business models

Bristol music venue launches campaign to become community co-op

'We can ensure that the Exchange continues to exist as a music venue and also bring…

Socially responsible investments are at a ‘tipping point’ says Triodos Bank

Growing interest in ethical investment, especially among young people, could bring opportunities for the co-op sector

East of England Co-operative uses football to tackle anti-social behaviour

The games saw 40 young people playing against members of the Suffolk Police and Co-op Secure…

Co-op Group roadshow takes the message to local communities

'My call out to co-operators is come along if you can, but also bring a friend…

Chile’s drive to reinvigorate agricultural co-operative economy

'We have a very demanding international market in terms of volume and quality, and for that…