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European Commission criticised for lack of social economy representation

Ministers from five countries have co-signed a letter calling for a specific department for the sector

Art therapy group wins grant support from Chelmsford Star Co-op

Caedmon Company uses creative writing and performance to improve the wellbeing of young people

Central Co-op launches charity partnership with Samaritans

The society launched the event on World Mental Health Day at its Lichfield HQ

Lincolnshire Co-op offers public a finders fee for new store sites

Those who make successful suggestions will receive £5,000 upon the store’s opening

Scottish shellfish co-op scores award for responsible sourcing

Scottish Shellfish Marketing Group was named supplier of the year by the Marine Stewardship Council

Logo released for the 2025 International Year of Cooperatives

'The release of the logo is another milestone for our journey to the official launch at…

French publishers set up media co-operative

Member organisations include Blast, Streetpress, Vert, Reporterre, Alternatives économique, Liberación, Le Média and Basta!

Global credit union membership passes the 411 million mark

Membership has increased 89% over the past decade

Historic community-owned baths launches future-proofing fundraiser

Bramley Baths in Leeds wants to raise £350,000 for building improvements including repairs to a leaky…

Midcounties reports first-half loss despite growth sales and operating profit

Trading conditions are likely to remain volatile, warned CEO Phil Ponsonby, but the society continues to…

UN secretary general looks for ways to grow social and solidarity economy

Several co-operatives are featured in António Guterres' report

UK co-ops urged to support DEC Middle East appeal as conflict worsens

DEC says the Middle East Humanitarian Appeal urgently requires more funding to meet the huge levels…