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Show filtersExpert views: What tips would you give to other co-ops looking to invest in communities?
Michelle Smith, Community Lead, The Co-operative Group: Start with needs of the members, tap into member expectations…
How do co-operatives work with other co-ops?
Co-operatives serve their members (and, thus, community) most effectively by working together through local and national…
How are co-ops working in communities?
Case study: Setting up the sustainability plan The Southern Co-operative recently launched a new community programme –…
Expert views: What are the current trends in community investment?
Michelle Smith, Community Lead, The Co-operative Group: Over the last few years our experience is that local…
Why are co-ops working in communities?
One area of the impact index that has grown is the number of co-operatives reporting how…
Expert views: What should co-ops be doing to be different from private companies?
Michelle Smith, Community Lead, The Co-operative Group: “The thing that makes us different is responding to local…
What are co-ops doing in their communities?
Co-op Group Community groups are being helped by a raft of initiatives which are taking co-operatives…
Co-ops are targeting creative thinkers among customers and outsiders
A recent study by the Vienna University of Economics and Business found that new product ideas generated by…
Co-operatives, capital and a great vindication
Since the 2008 financial crisis, we have become used to discussions of bank “capital”. Capital is…
World Vegan Day: Co-ops’ role in making vegan shopping easier
Co-ops are responding to the rapid increase in the number of people following the vegan lifestyle…
Brexit: an opportunity for Fairtrade
With at least two years to go till Britain exits the EU, Brexit’s impact on our…
