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Lincolnshire Co-operative: supporting local libraries by building community hubs

The third of our Big Debate case studies looking at how co-ops can step up to…

The Platform – helping put people back into work

The first of our Big Debate case studies looking at how co-ops can step up to…

The importance of research in co-operative policy

Good monitoring and data for the movement will help spread the message about the value of…

Co-op consortium formed to help farmers in Africa gain access to financial services

Organisations from Canada, Ireland and Africa are teaming up to improve rural outreach for credit unions…

Co-op loan helps upgrade of two community-run leisure centres

Co-operative & Community Finance is providing loans to a community benefit society which operates services transferred…

The Small Things making a Big Difference at East of England

East of England has launched a new campaign to share stories of the little things it…

Northern Ireland marks Co-operatives Fortnight with survey of the sector

Co-operative Alternatives – Northern Ireland’s leading co-op development agency – wants to know how people view…

US Congress increases funds for international co-op development

The Cooperative Development Program has had funding increased to $12m for the year, to support co-op…

Co-ops call on new French parliament to help the sector grow

New president Emmanuel Macron has won a large majority in the legislature – and the co-op…

Youth charities can apply for cash from the Co-op Foundation and #iwill fund

The partnership is offering £2m for charities working in deprived areas, to inspire young people to…

Co-ops included in the EU’s new strategy on European development

The European Consensus on Development sets out an agenda to wipe out poverty and promote sustainable…

Wales freelancers explore the benefits of becoming a co-op

A one day event in south Wales will look at the the benefits of freelancers in…