A boost to windfarms
Working together, you can do more. A great example is a new fund, Energy Prospects, launched by our member Energy4All – an invitation and an opportunity to invest in low-carbon, cooperative energy.
Last week I was learning about the Fens Co‑op, which runs local wind turbines after raising £2.66 million from local people. What holds back [...]
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Co‑operativesUK
- the voice of co‑operatives in the UK.
The Birds are coming...
Over the next few weeks you will notice some subtle changes to our logo.
Come back soon to find out more.
Co‑operative Innovation
Co‑operatives, by their very nature, are service providers and in their long history they have had to adapt to current market conditions. One of their strengths, and the thing that has kept them trading for over a century and a half, is innovation.
National Retail Consumer Conference
Upcoming Events
The NRCC is a well-established forum for those co‑operators involved in the consumer co‑operative sector, that took place at Alexandra House, Swindon, Wiltshire - 26-28 February 2010.
The presentations from the day are now available on our website here.
Co‑op named Responsible Retailer of the Year
The Co‑operative Group has been named Responsible Retailer of the Year for the third year running in the prestigious Oracle Retail Week Awards, which recognise the very best in UK retailing.
Accountability issue is obstacle for co‑op Conservative plan
'Be your own boss' offer gets cool reception from social work leaders.
The Birds are coming...
Over the next few weeks you will notice some subtle changes to our logo.
Come back soon to find out more.
Co‑operative Innovation
Co‑operatives, by their very nature, are service providers and in their long history they have had to adapt to current market conditions. One of their strengths, and the thing that has kept them trading for over a century and a half, is innovation.
A boost to windfarms
Working together, you can do more. A great example is a new fund, Energy Prospects, launched by our member Energy4All – an invitation and an opportunity to invest in low-carbon, cooperative energy.
Last week I was learning about the Fens Co‑op, which runs local wind turbines after raising £2.66 million from local people. What holds back [...]
National Retail Consumer Conference
Upcoming Events
The NRCC is a well-established forum for those co‑operators involved in the consumer co‑operative sector, that took place at Alexandra House, Swindon, Wiltshire - 26-28 February 2010.
The presentations from the day are now available on our website here.
Making Local Food Work
Campaigns & Events Officer Required - Making Local Food Work
Plunkett FoundationCampaigns and Events Officer£23-25,000Woodstock, OxfordshireThe Plunkett Foundation helps rural communities to take control of the issues important to them...
For more information about the project, visit the Making Local Food Work mini-web.
Our Legal Services team are here to give advice on issues such as legal structures for co‑operative, examples of model rules for different types of co‑operatives, and also help in registering your co‑operative.
For more information, visit the Legal Services miniweb.
Food Co‑operative Forum
Its been a busy week with the launch of Co‑operatives Fortnight and the Tory's recent conversion to co‑operation. So busy in fact that I haven't had time to write a blog on the fantastic Food Co‑operative Forum that took place last Friday in Birmingham. So here it is:Co‑operativesUK working in partnership with the Making Local Food Work Project organised an event aimed at Food Co‑operatives;
Trading for Mutual Benefit: Networking Event
Trading for Mutual Benefit: Networking Event - Tuesday 20 October, 12.30 - 4pm, Holyoake House, Hanover Street, Manchester M60 0ASCo-operatives North West is holding an inter-trading and networking event for any individual or organisation with an interest in co‑operative and mutual enterprise. Key note speakers Gareth Nash and Petra Morris, will address three co‑operative growth areas - renewable
It's not too late to do something great this year.......
Join 'Greener Together - the co‑operative way - and let's demonstrate how together we can make a significant impact on climate change.
We are looking for 50 committed co‑operatives and community owned enterprises across England - a total of 3,600 people - who will be supported to take action to become greener and reduce their carbon footprint.
Co‑op named Responsible Retailer of the Year
The Co‑operative Group has been named Responsible Retailer of the Year for the third year running in the prestigious Oracle Retail Week Awards, which recognise the very best in UK retailing.
Accountability issue is obstacle for co‑op Conservative plan
'Be your own boss' offer gets cool reception from social work leaders.
Launch of Government Food 2030 Strategy
Yesterday the Government launched its Food 2030 Strategy at the Oxford Farming Conference - the first major food strategy in over 50 years. Commentary from the food and farming sector seems to be...
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News
- Support for Co‑operation is vital for next Government
- Sign up now for Masterclass in Community Shares
- Co‑operation to show football’s financial woes the red card
- Co‑operatives urged to take part in first ever Co‑operatives Fortnight
For older stories, visit our news archive.
In The Spotlight
In Other News
- CFS chief’s plea on banking assets
- Social mobility vital, says Big Issue founder
- Fairtrade goes mainstream — with a little help from the Co‑operative Group
- CFS chief joins expert panel for youth event
News stories come from Co‑op News.
Business News
Events
- NFTMO One Day Training Managing Risk, Avoiding Fraud
- Simply Legal
- Strictly Boardroom
- Warwickshire Antiques, Collectables, 20th Century and Art Deco Show
For other events, visit www.events.uk.coop.