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Show filtersCo-ops react to Cadbury’s Fairtrade logo swap
The UK’s most famous chocolate maker Cadbury is changing the way it works with Fairtrade in…
CICOPA president receives recognition on the 200th anniversary of the Polish co-operative movement
Manuel Mariscal, president of the International Organisation of Industrial and Service Co-operatives (CICOPA), has received a…
Four platform co-ops that are making a change
Innovative thinkers are joining online platforms with co-operative models of business to create a new wave of digital organisations…
How charities can improve by adopting co-op principles
There has always been a gulf between the co-operative movement and charitable work – but now…
Midcounties placing members at the heart of its community investment strategy
Member engagement is key to involving local communities across a co-op’s trading area, says Midcounties Co-operative’s community and…
Central England invests almost £1.2m in community projects
Figures from Central England Co-operative reveal it has invested more than £1m in the community. Ahead of…
The Co-op News Christmas gift guide
With less than a month until Christmas, we have compiled the ultimate festive gift guide, giving you…
Our view: Caring for the community through collaboration
Co-operatives abide by the principle to care for the community, but how are they actually doing…
How can co-ops explain to members what ‘having a say’ means?
Experts in member engagement told delegates at the Practitioners Forum in Manchester that co-ops should listen to…
Co-op encourages Black Friday #OptOutside
US speciality outdoor retailer REI is shutting shop on Black Friday – and instead is inviting the…
Local government workers set to form digital co-op
A local government network of digital workers is exploring use of the co-op model to further its…