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Ripple Energy co-op urges government to ease barriers to community energy

'Energy co-operatives democratise energy ownership by enabling people to be part of large-scale projects'

Scotmid Funerals donates £10k to bereavement charity Cruse Scotland

It is the co-op's fourth donation to the charity since 2020, bringing the total financial support…

Cecop report points to stability among its member co-ops

64.5% of Cecop members reported that their co-ops are doing better or the same than the…

Co-ops respond to Mario Draghi’s report on EU competitiveness

The report explores the challenges faced by industry and businesses operating in the single market

Agri co-op giant CHS announces return of $600m to member-owners

'The co-operative model is based on the concept of building strength by working together'

NCBA Clusa supports business incubator launch in Timor Leste

'This incubation centre is a key tool to develop the capacity of our youth – especially…

Migros focuses organic branding on Swiss produce 

Only organic products that have been grown or processed in Switzerland will now carry the Bio…

US electric co-ops awarded $7.3bn for clean energy in rural communities

The first co-op to be awarded funds is Dairyland Power Cooperative, receiving $579m for solar and…

Report sets out measures to grow democratic economy in Scotland

Commissioned by the Scottish government, the report had input from organisations including Co-operatives UK, the EOA…

Scotmid raises £274k to fund new lifeboat for RNLI

The retail society has just completed its year-long charity partnership with the lifeboat service

Andy Burnham recruits credit unions to support Manchester bus pass

'This is a truly co-operative offer ... it will demonstrate the benefits of joining a credit…

Fairtrade Fortnight urges customers to ‘be the change’

This year's Fairtrade Fortnight is an important one for the UK charity, which is celebrating its…