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IndyCube co-op joins forces with Community union to boost self-employment rights

The new venture will offer legal representation, invoice factoring and office space to UK freelancers

Member Pioneers: Connecting communities

What is the aim of the Co-op Group's Member Pioneer scheme? Plus we meet two of…

How does Woodcraft Folk impact lives?

Ahead of International Youth Day (12 August 2017), we spoke with three former Woodies whose lives were…

Divi for the community as Central England Co-op hands out £50,000 to local causes

Groups to benefit from the latest payout include a food education scheme for youngsters and a…

East Midlands Homes Cooperative offers affordable accommodation to ex-offenders

The co-op has bought and renovated a three-bedroom house in Nottingham to help people rebuild their…

Report shows contribution of co-ops to Sustainable Development Goals

An ICA report shows pledges from the movement on areas such as eradicating poverty, improving gender…

Lessons from north America: the power of community-owned food stores in the age of grocery giants

In Canada, 80% of grocery sales go to just five retailers. Author and co-operator Jon Steinman…

Radstock Co-operative Society names two charities for the year

YMCA Mendip and Midsomer Norton and Radstock Silver Band will be supported by the co-operative over…

Central England Co-operative announces Dementia UK as corporate charity for the year

The society will help to raise funds for those living with dementia and their families

A People’s Food Policy to safeguard the future of food

After 18 months of nation-wide consultations, a ground-breaking manifesto is urging the government to develop a…

New structure for Supporters Direct Scotland

Supporters Direct Scotland will incorporate as a separate community benefit society based locally

Southern Co-op donates £98,000 during charity awareness week

Southern Co-op kicks off its annual Charity Awareness Week by donating £1,000 to each of its…