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New co-op to help Canada’s indigenous fish harvesters market their catch

The co-op is being formed in Manitoba, where the government’s withdrawal from a crown corporation has…

Co-operative councils share best practices of working with local communities

A series of case studies sets out projects including housing, youth employment and mental health

East of England Co-operative to sell fresh food beyond Best Before date

The move extends the scheme launched last year to sell tinned goods, packets and dried food

Co-operative College launches International Co-operative Development course

The course will draw on the College's 15 years of development training

Historic pub reopens after four years thanks to community shares campaign

The Chequer Inn in Kent had been earmarked for development until locals intervened to save it

Obituary: Jacqui Forster, pioneer of supporter ownership

'Jacqui's fortitude and determination not to give in was an inspiration to all who knew her'

Solar co-op transforms the economy of a farming community in India

Incomes have more than quadrupled for farmers who switched to solar-powered irrigation

Berkeley Electric Cooperative rounds up bills to support local communities

The Operation Round Up fund has raised $7.6m since it was launched in 1992

Co-op Group releases new report on its sustainability and ethical policies

#TheCoopWay looks at issues such as carbon emissions, community investment and modern slavery

Scotmid backs efforts to tackle homelessness in Edinburgh

The society is funding a community hub at the Social Bite Village which has been set…

Southern Co-op stores raise money for children’s A&E ward

The society has also teamed up with the Wheatsheaf Trust to help people facing employment barriers

Co-ops in Mauritius urged to adopt better governance

A workshop for the country’s co-ops was held after a series of financial scandals prompted a…