Customers and members helped the society collect over 25,000 items in two weeks
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Show filtersBook review: A Californian co-op story
David J Thompson’s book looks at the culture that gave rise to a wave of consumer…
Chelmsford Star Co-op makes national awards shortlist
The society has been nominated for the Community Impact category of the Business Charity awards
Lincolnshire Co-op raised more than £150k for groups helping older people
Money from the carrier bag levy and Community Champions scheme will help 63 organisations in its…
Central England marks first year of pledge to raise awareness over mental health
Since chief executive Martyn Cheatle signed the pledge 12 months ago, the society has launched a…
Donation from Southern Co-op will support new projects getting people into nature
The society has given £18,000 to Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust
Examples from the US: How credit unions can serve communities in an age of insecurity
Cathie Mahon and Pablo DeFilippi on the opportunities and challenges facing Community Development Credit Unions
Michael Sheen launches alliance to promote affordable lending
The actor and activist has launched the End High Cost Credit Alliance to campaign against high-cost…
Worker co-op created to end food desert is ready to expand
Mandela Foods Cooperative is at the heart of efforts to bring a more equal and democratic…
Energy co-op sets up buyers’ club for household solar panels
'The more solar energy we can generate as a community, the less we depend on climate-changing…
Union Coop will work with UAE to maintain elderly people’s homes
'This would promote social solidarity as well as co-operation between the two sectors to enhance our…