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Open letter urges UK ministers to unlock potential of community energy
The letter is signed by 250 organisations working across climate, poverty reduction, community development and local enterprise The post Open letter urges UK ministers to unlock potential of community energy...
04/03/2026, 06:01
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Irish credit unions gave €8m to community, says all-island report
The Irish League of Credit Unions says 305 credit unions supported a diverse range of projects, programmes and organisations The post Irish credit unions gave €8m to community, says all-island report...
03/03/2026, 18:18
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Farm Credit Mid-America announces return of $280m to customer-owners
The lender has also issued a set of financial education tools to help farmers plan their budgets against a difficult economic backdrop The post Farm Credit Mid-America announces return of $280m to...
03/03/2026, 17:40
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Systems change in education: Lessons from LiftEd
EXPERT INSIGHT: Decades of philanthropy have failed to significantly improve educational outcomes in developing countries. The British Asian Trust’s LiftEd initiative provides valuable lessons in switching to...
03/03/2026, 12:00
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The Editor's Post: Four years of war: the Ukrainians bringing hope at home and abroad
As the war in Ukraine continues, we remain committed to highlighting the social innovators who are finding solutions to some of its devastating impacts. This week's view from the Pioneers Post newsroom.
27/02/2026, 11:46
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Federation of Southern Cooperatives hails opening of seafood processing site
The Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund has hailed “a historic milestone” as the Matagorda Bay Fishermen’s Cooperative (MBFC) opened its seafood processing facility. The facility, opened...
26/02/2026, 11:45
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The Ukrainian couple using social enterprise to rebuild lives in Scotland
On the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Vitalii Diakov tells us about the journey that he and his wife took from Odesa to Dundee, and the social enterprise they founded.
26/02/2026, 11:04
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US agri co-ops apex responds to Trump tariffs and farm legislation
Duane Simpson, president and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, has published two statements The post US agri co-ops apex responds to Trump tariffs and farm legislation appeared first on...
26/02/2026, 07:27
Co-operative News
‘One last chance’ for Go-op passenger train co-operative
The co-op, which wants to operate underserved routes in the south west, has until May to secure funding – or lose track access The post ‘One last chance’ for Go-op passenger train co-operative appeared first...
26/02/2026, 07:17
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Tax reforms could hurt co-op sector, warns New Zealand apex
Cooperative Business New Zealand has urged policymakers to recognise member-owned businesses in new shareholder loan rules The post Tax reforms could hurt co-op sector, warns New Zealand apex appeared first...
25/02/2026, 17:15
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Desjardins posts surplus of $3.8bn and increases member divi
The Canadian financial co-op highlighted growth, community investment and housing in its annual results The post Desjardins posts surplus of $3.8bn and increases member divi appeared first on Co-operative ...
25/02/2026, 16:29
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Impact Finance Bulletin: Most people still don’t know anything about impact investing
A new study from Japan provides a refreshing perspective on impact investing – and a reality-check. Laura Joffre introduces this month's digest of impact investing news and analysis.
25/02/2026, 14:48
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Addictive intelligence, assistive intelligence…Audrey intelligence? How social enterprise can shape the development of AI with Audrey Tang and James Gauci
Taiwan’s cyber minister Audrey Tang and ethical technologist James Gauci explore how open-source technology can counter ‘digital feudalism’ and how AI can be developed to truly serve communities in episode...
25/02/2026, 10:30
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Awareness of impact investing reaches record high in Japan in 2025
More than a fifth of Japanese consumers have heard of impact investing, with younger generations showing more interest in the practice, according to a new survey by the Japan Social Innovation and Investment...
24/02/2026, 12:05
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India’s co-ops minister officially launches driver-owned Bharat Taxi
The platform is run as a multi-state co-op, with drivers joining as members, shareholders and co-owners The post India’s co-ops minister officially launches driver-owned Bharat Taxi appeared first on...
23/02/2026, 15:42
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ILO briefing links social and solidarity economy to human rights
'Backing the social and solidarity economy is one of the most impactful ways in which governments can address poverty' The post ILO briefing links social and solidarity economy to human rights appeared first...
23/02/2026, 12:04
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Credit unions set out policy demands ahead of Scottish and Welsh elections
Two ‘Credit Union Manifestos’ have been issued, outlining the sector’s key priorities for financial inclusion in the upcoming Scottish and Welsh elections The manifestos, developed by the Association of...
20/02/2026, 18:40
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NPC’s ‘impact economy’ definition: a ‘missed opportunity’ or chance to collaborate better?
Leading voices from UK social enterprise, co-operatives and social investment have raised concerns over a “landmark” definition of the ‘impact economy’ that risks alienating a number of impactful organisations.
20/02/2026, 16:06
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Arla calls for action to address UK’s farm labour shortage
A report from dairy co-op Arla Foods is calling for urgent action from the agricultural and horticultural industry, government and the education sector to address the threat of skills and labour shortages in...
20/02/2026, 12:47
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Employee Ownership Association answers government’s call for evidence
The EOA warns of a lack of clarity on tax, low awareness of the model and structural challenges around finance The post Employee Ownership Association answers government’s call for evidence appeared...
20/02/2026, 11:10
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Fonterra farmers back capital return plan from Mainland sale
The dairy co-op expects the sale of the business arm to be complete in the first quarter of the year The post Fonterra farmers back capital return plan from Mainland sale appeared first on Co-operative News.
20/02/2026, 10:14
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Abcul calls for partner organisations to work with credit union sector
The apex hopes the initiative will 'create new opportunities to collaborate, innovate and strengthen financial inclusion and financial wellbeing' The post Abcul calls for partner organisations to work with...
20/02/2026, 07:11
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Community energy investor launches £5m public bond for new UK wind farms
Thrive Renewables is launching the offer on the Triodos crowdfunding platform, to support onshore wind in Scotland and Wales The post Community energy investor launches £5m public bond for new UK wind farms...
19/02/2026, 06:57
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Minnesota worker co-ops share their responses to ICE clampdown
'Some co-operatives and organisations are working together, building power and supporting their community in this time of political repression' The post Minnesota worker co-ops share their responses to ICE...
18/02/2026, 18:04
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Co-op Group renews deal on its Leeds University franchise store
The shop, which opened in 2019, was the Group’s first franchise store to be located directly inside a student union The post Co-op Group renews deal on its Leeds University franchise store appeared first on...
18/02/2026, 15:36
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Leading US dairy co-op secures $46m in small farms funding
Dairy Farmers of America will use the funds to support conservation practices and improve access to markets The post Leading US dairy co-op secures $46m in small farms funding appeared first on Co-operative ...
18/02/2026, 13:34
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Dairy co-op Arla reports €415m profit and record milk intake
The Denmark-based multinational has reported a record revenue of €15.1bn in its annual report for 2025 The post Dairy co-op Arla reports €415m profit and record milk intake appeared first on Co-operative News.
18/02/2026, 12:26
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Social innovation: it’s still on the global agenda at Davos and beyond
OPINION: Have heads of state and business leaders lost sight of the importance of social innovation? At the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, Daniel Nowack found social entrepreneurs continuing to inspire...
18/02/2026, 10:52
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Scottish Parliament passes law on community wealth building
Ministers promise 'an approach to economic development that can deliver sustainable growth and foster resilience in our local economies' The post Scottish Parliament passes law on community wealth building...
17/02/2026, 19:02
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Former members of failed fruit co-op win court battle over funds
Current members of BC Tree Fruits Co-operative had been looking for a rule change to exclude former members from the payout The post Former members of failed fruit co-op win court battle over funds appeared...
17/02/2026, 13:39
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Co-op Group launches toolkit to help businesses close gender pay gap
It covers areas such as hiring, menopause and menstrual health support, flexible working, parental and carers’ policies, and workplace safety The post Co-op Group launches toolkit to help businesses close...
17/02/2026, 11:49
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Future Co-ops conference to explore reclaiming power for communities
At the end of February, the UK’s 2026 Future Co-ops Conference will explore ways the co-op movement can challenge the far-right and reclaim power for communities. “Across the UK, society is divided,” say the...
13/02/2026, 13:42
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The Editor’s Post: Are you struggling with the ethics of AI? Our Good Experts are here to help
Experts advocate for small scale AI models, open-source tech and cross-discipline collaboration as answers to AI's ethical maze. This week’s view from the Pioneers Post newsroom.
13/02/2026, 12:17
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The AI dilemma: Can social enterprises innovate without compromising their values?
FILM: Do we grasp the latest AI technology to amplify our impact, or steer clear for fear of causing harm? At SEWF25 in Taipei we explored cutting edge ideas with leading social entrepreneurs, and dived into...
13/02/2026, 09:30
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Agri co-op giant CHS completes upgrade to deep water port
Farmer-owned grain co-op CHS recently completed the modernization of its deep water port at Galveston, Texas. It says the work will improve on-time delivery of imported dry fertiliser to farmers in the north,...
13/02/2026, 07:02
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Underperforming co-ops will lose funding, says Malaysian government
Some co-ops have become overly reliant on government assistance, warned the minister for the sector The post Underperforming co-ops will lose funding, says Malaysian government appeared first on Co-operative ...
13/02/2026, 07:00
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Co-op Group defends itself against allegations of ‘toxic’ executive culture
A letter to board members seen by the BBC says senior team members are afraid to speak out – but the Group insists colleague engagement is high The post Co-op Group defends itself against allegations of...
12/02/2026, 17:36
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Boost for community energy as UK government launches £1bn power plan
Energy security secretary Ed Miliband promises 'funding, hands-on support, better business models and policy ambition and regulatory reform' The post Boost for community energy as UK government launches £1bn...
12/02/2026, 14:29
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‘Hold me to account’ – top UK minister commits government to support impact economy
Partnering with philanthropists, impact investors and mission-led businesses should become the norm across government, says Darren Jones, but concerns emerge that grassroots organisations might struggle to be...
12/02/2026, 14:26
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Rescoop musters support as it campaigns for inclusive EU planning
More than 50 organisations have signed an open letter published by the European Federation of Renewable Energy Cooperatives (Rescoop), calling for greater inclusion in the European Commission’s National and...
12/02/2026, 07:59
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Crisis-hit Australian football team considers fan-ownership
New South Wales team Central Coast Mariners hit trouble after its former owner liquidated club entities The post Crisis-hit Australian football team considers fan-ownership appeared first on Co-operative News.
12/02/2026, 06:55
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Co-op Group extends logistics deal with haulier Buffaload
A new five-year contract has been signed between Cambridgeshire haulier Buffaload and the Co-op Group. The deal will see Buffaload truck ambient products from the Group’s National Distribution Centre (NDC) in...
12/02/2026, 06:50
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Kazakhstan launches action plan to boost agri co-op sector
Measures include state support, assessments of land and infrastructure, and provision of skills and training The post Kazakhstan launches action plan to boost agri co-op sector appeared first on Co-operative ...
11/02/2026, 15:10
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Scaling social enterprise innovation in public services: the argument for purpose-driven procurement
EXPERT INSIGHT: From homelessness to elderly care, 75% of local authority spending is on people-focused services. But the way these services are commissioned is based on law designed for products, stifling...
10/02/2026, 18:02
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Australian co-op sector calls for support as government prepares budget
BCCM's recommendations include measures to increase social care delivery and domestic food and beverage processing capacity The post Australian co-op sector calls for support as government prepares budget...
10/02/2026, 14:28
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OurCoop launches retail media network to connect brands with customers
MediaCoop will use data and insight 'to match products with the right audiences, locations and moments' The post OurCoop launches retail media network to connect brands with customers appeared first on...
10/02/2026, 10:46
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Social enterprise and impact investing events in 2026 and beyond
Ready to network, learn and get inspired? Don't book your diary without the Pioneers Post roundup of impact economy events coming soon – for social entrepreneurs, impact investors and all those working...
10/02/2026, 10:00
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‘No home’ for housing co-ops in Scottish government, FOI reveals
Jasmine Owens investigates the policy environment for housing co-ops under the Scottish government - and finds it wanting The post ‘No home’ for housing co-ops in Scottish government, FOI reveals appeared...
09/02/2026, 14:59
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Pioneers Post launches second year of journalism training for young education campaigners
Ten young people from around the world will report on issues and potential solutions in their communities as part of an ongoing partnership with global education charity Theirworld.
06/02/2026, 11:41
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‘Social investment is not going to solve everything’ – Alastair Davis, CEO of Social Investment Scotland
As Social Investment Scotland marks 25 years, CEO Alastair Davis reflects on Scotland’s social investment journey, and how sabbaticals, Friday night cooking and a unique leadership style help him lead with...
06/02/2026, 10:30
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Government event at New Lanark looks for way to boost Scottish co-ops
Maximising economic growth by growing Scotland’s co-operative and mutuals sector was the focus of a recent roundtable hosted by UK ministers. The event was held at New Lanark,, the cotton mill village where...
06/02/2026, 07:00
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Colorado electric co-ops challenge federal government over coal plant
Tri-State and Platte River say orders from the Department of Energy to keep their coal plant open risks piling costs on their members The post Colorado electric co-ops challenge federal government over coal...
06/02/2026, 07:00
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Nigerian government announces digital transformation plan for co-ops
'Digitalisation will strengthen co-operative institutions, increase trust, improve service delivery, reduce fraud, and unlock new opportunities' The post Nigerian government announces digital transformation...
06/02/2026, 06:00
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How a London energy co-op is trying to bring power to the people
We speak to Giovanna Speciale, CEO of South East London Community Energy, about its work towards an inclusive transition The post How a London energy co-op is trying to bring power to the people appeared...
06/02/2026, 00:47
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Government must do more to save community pubs, warns Plunkett UK
Plunkett UK has expressed disappointment at the government’s announcement of a 15% discount on pubs’ business rates bills from April. The national charity for rural community business warns that the measures...
05/02/2026, 11:33
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‘Yet again the UK social sector has been locked out of finance that could transform our work’
OPINION: The £28bn National Wealth Fund’s new strategy firmly closed the door on social enterprises and charities, says Social Investment Business’s Jack Wakefield. The social economy should have equal access...
04/02/2026, 11:16
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Cicopa launches study of global industrial and service co-op sector
The network represents an estimated 52,767 co-ops, employing over 2.1 million workers The post Cicopa launches study of global industrial and service co-op sector appeared first on Co-operative News.
04/02/2026, 07:05
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Triodos becomes the first international bank to secure Fair Tax Mark
Fair Tax Foundation 'immensely impressed' with the bank’s commitment to responsible tax conduct The post Triodos becomes the first international bank to secure Fair Tax Mark appeared first on Co-operative ...
04/02/2026, 07:00
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Abcul and BSA urge reform to drive credit union and building society growth
Apex CEOs Matt Bland and Sarah Harrison made policy recommendations to MPs on the Treasury Select Committee The post Abcul and BSA urge reform to drive credit union and building society growth appeared first...
04/02/2026, 07:00
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‘Impact economy’ contributes 15% to UK GDP – new estimate
New Philanthropy Capital claims it's made the first estimate of the scale of the UK’s impact economy, bringing together impact-led businesses, charities, political parties and others, while omitting...
03/02/2026, 14:31
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Is a co-op model emerging in platform logistics? Evidence from Spain
R. Trebor Scholz, founding director of the Platform Cooperativism Consortium, reports on a success story from Spain The post Is a co-op model emerging in platform logistics? Evidence from Spain appeared first...
02/02/2026, 07:10
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Revolver Co‑operative tops Ethical Consumer rankings for coffee and tea
Revolver Co‑operative, the UK-based worker- and farmer-owned co-operative, has been ranked number one for both coffee and tea in the latest Ethical Consumer guides. The achievement highlights the...
02/02/2026, 07:00
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Impact Finance Bulletin: Blended finance works – but its key ingredient is in short supply
Access's independent review praises the organisation but points to a familiar challenge: in the UK, like elsewhere, new sources of catalytic capital are needed. Can Access succeed in mobilising the...
30/01/2026, 13:02
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Co-op Group funds £2m scheme to offer green industry skills to youth
The fund will 'support initiatives helping young people build the skills, confidence and networks needed to access green jobs' The post Co-op Group funds £2m scheme to offer green industry skills to youth...
29/01/2026, 17:43
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Davos 2026: Beyond Greenland, tariffs and Trump – the impact-focused discussions
Prosperity within planetary boundaries, nature-based solutions, the blue economy and development finance were also on the agenda at this year’s World Economic Forum Annual Meeting. Here's all you need to...
29/01/2026, 12:58
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England’s blended finance wholesaler receives glowing review, but social investment ecosystem remains fragile
Quadrennial review praises Access for its success in providing wider access to social investment but highlights challenges as mobilising new sources of funding beyond dormant assets proves increasingly urgent.
28/01/2026, 15:17
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Fonterra aims for $2 per share return on sale of Mainland business
The co-op is also looking to recruit more farmers to its organic business which is expanding into South Island The post Fonterra aims for $2 per share return on sale of Mainland business appeared first on...
27/01/2026, 13:18
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The Editor's Post: Stakeholder capitalism turns outlaw as Sheriff Trump comes to Davos
Sustainability and mission-driven business have historically been given significant airtime at WEF's annual meeting, but this year the spotlight was firmly on Donald Trump and his seismic impact on the...
23/01/2026, 12:37
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How US electric co-ops are developing energy storage capacity
Projects include an innovative VRFB system, an alternative to lithium-ion batteries, being trialled by Georgia's Snapping Shoals co-op The post How US electric co-ops are developing energy storage capacity...
22/01/2026, 07:00
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Leading without the title: purpose-driven leadership from the inside out
Many of the best leaders in social impact don’t sit at the head of the table. They are the steady hands who make things kinder, clearer and possible – long before a job title catches up.
21/01/2026, 17:08
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Icmif to help map co-op and mutual insurers for underserved communities
The initiative 'aims to improve understanding of how member-led models support financial resilience, foster trust, and help close the protection gap' The post Icmif to help map co-op and mutual insurers for...
21/01/2026, 07:10
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Media co-op Positive News launches podcast on ways to act on ideals
The podcast features leaders from the environmental regeneration, social inclusion, ethical finance, transport and consumer goods sectors The post Media co-op Positive News launches podcast on ways to act on...
21/01/2026, 06:51
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Agri co-op CHS leases grain terminal to boost transport links
The facility, on the Mississippi in Illinois, offers prime harbour and railroad access, says the co-op The post Agri co-op CHS leases grain terminal to boost transport links appeared first on Co-operative ...
20/01/2026, 07:11
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Copa-Cogeca joins call for EU unlock energy transition for fisheries
They warn the energy transition will not be achievable without strong public support and clear policy signals The post Copa-Cogeca joins call for EU unlock energy transition for fisheries appeared first on...
20/01/2026, 07:00
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US credit unions fight to stop new credit card legislation
Sector apexes warn proposed legal changes would harm consumers, weaken data security, and reduce access to affordable credit The post US credit unions fight to stop new credit card legislation appeared first...
19/01/2026, 14:41
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Philippine government loaned 2.8bn pesos to electric co-ops in 2025
The Philippines’ National Electrification Administration (NEA) says it loaned around PHP2.8bn (£35m) to 45 electric co-ops last year. Data released by its Accounts Management and Guarantee Department, NEA...
19/01/2026, 14:12
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Puerto Rico’s first electric co-op cleared to run its microgrids
The regulator has given the hydroelectric and solar co-op the green light to begin operating its microgrids The post Puerto Rico’s first electric co-op cleared to run its microgrids appeared first on...
19/01/2026, 13:42
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Workers.coop launches its first business support programme
'Own the Future will recruit five groups for a one-year accelerator programme of training, mentoring, specialist advice and peer support' The post Workers.coop launches its first business support programme...
19/01/2026, 10:41
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Census for UK worker co-ops as sector looks to drive growth
The study is designed to build a case for the sector as policymakers look for ways to double the UK's co-op and mutual economy The post Census for UK worker co-ops as sector looks to drive growth appeared...
19/01/2026, 10:07
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Alarm for Portuguese co-ops as government leaves sector body Cases
The move 'puts at risk more than 15 years of accumulated expertise in co-operative development', warns Cooperatives Europe The post Alarm for Portuguese co-ops as government leaves sector body Cases appeared...
16/01/2026, 11:04
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The Editor's Post: On our radar: the impact world in 2026
Can the ‘business for good’ movement resist populist forces? Will the UK’s Office for the Impact Economy deliver? Is impact investing having an existential crisis? Find out the key questions on our radar for...
16/01/2026, 08:50
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Former ICOS chair wins Plunkett Award for service to Irish co-ops
Gibbon spent 32 years working in the co-op sector, including 28 on the board of agribusiness Aurivo The post Former ICOS chair wins Plunkett Award for service to Irish co-ops appeared first on Co-operative ...
15/01/2026, 13:17
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Private impact fundraising nosedives from 2022 to 2024 – latest PitchBook report
Analysis of 5,000 impact funds investing in private markets shows a record US$1tn in impact assets under management, but capital flows dropped by nearly half in two years, aligning with wider negative trends...
15/01/2026, 11:22
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Call for a ‘Co-operative Scotland’ as Holyrood election race hots up
Co-operatives UK has launched a shared policy platform calling on Scotland’s political parties to commit to supporting co-ops The post Call for a ‘Co-operative Scotland’ as Holyrood election race hots...
14/01/2026, 15:16
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UN declares International Year of Co-operatives every 10 years
General Assembly adopts resolution to recognise the global importance of co-ops - and makes plans to further promote them The post UN declares International Year of Co-operatives every 10 years appeared...
14/01/2026, 14:42
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The missing link: How financing African agribusinesses transforms outcomes for millions of smallholder farmers
EXPERT INSIGHT: In trying to support smallholder farmers, we’ve too often overlooked the agribusinesses that serve them. Research from 60 Decibels shows that catalytic capital for these enterprises can...
14/01/2026, 11:56
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US credit unions welcome restored federal funding for CDFIs
The CDFI Fund, along with a rolling loan fund for credit unions, had been axed during the federal shutdown but both are now back in place The post US credit unions welcome restored federal funding for CDFIs...
12/01/2026, 17:15
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Labour policies threaten rural co-ops, warns Plunkett UK
Responding to a call for evidence from rural MPs, the charity makes a set of recommendations to support the community business sector The post Labour policies threaten rural co-ops, warns Plunkett UK appeared...
12/01/2026, 12:43
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Credit union launches tree-planting initiative as part of sustainability plans
First Rate Credit Union is working with Just One Tree on the scheme which it says will support its 'sustainability and community impact' The post Credit union launches tree-planting initiative as part of...
10/01/2026, 07:00
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MP tables bill to require big banks to work to credit unions and CDFis
Labour/Co-op MP Gareth Thomas's bill is aimed at increasing lending to small businesses and co-operatives and tackling financial exclusion The post MP tables bill to require big banks to work to credit unions...
10/01/2026, 00:21
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On the trail of the new social economy: Coop-Sapporo, May 2025
Henry Mintzberg and Masako Fujii take a tour of Coop-Sapporo, an affiliation of social enterprises on the island of Hokkaido The post On the trail of the new social economy: Coop-Sapporo, May 2025 appeared...
09/01/2026, 07:05
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How immigrants are creating a new world in the shell of the old
Luz Zambrano and Ann Philbin look at how co-operation is helping immigrants contribute to US society through trying times The post How immigrants are creating a new world in the shell of the old appeared...
09/01/2026, 07:00
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Indonesia wants village co-ops fully operational by middle of year
Ministers hope the network of 80,000 Red and White Village Co-ops will boost rural economies across the country The post Indonesia wants village co-ops fully operational by middle of year appeared first on...
09/01/2026, 06:50
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Meryem Women’s Cooperative: A look at Turkey’s first green SSE co-op
The co-op aims to empower women 'who have been pushed out of life' with employment opportunities and social support The post Meryem Women’s Cooperative: A look at Turkey’s first green SSE co-op appeared first...
08/01/2026, 15:13
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Giselle Gonzales, founder of EqualReach: from the Syrian refugee route to creating opportunities for displaced tech workers
Giselle Gonzales talks to Tim West about how documenting refugees’ journey across Europe ten years ago inspired her to launch EqualReach, a social enterprise that connects businesses to highly-skilled tech...
07/01/2026, 17:00
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Molly Scott Cato: Green Party is a good match for co-op movement
James Hawksworth talks to the co-operator and former MEP about the shifting UK political landscape The post Molly Scott Cato: Green Party is a good match for co-op movement appeared first on Co-operative News.
07/01/2026, 07:00
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What did the International Year of Cooperatives achieve at global level?
'IYC 2025 stands as a reminder that co-operation is not only a principle, but a practical and proven pathway toward building more equitable, resilient, and people-centred economies' The post What did the...
06/01/2026, 12:19
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New Mississippi land retention specialist for Federation of Southern Co-ops
Nya-Simone Caldwell has a 'strong foundation in property law, conflict resolution, and practical legal analysis' The post New Mississippi land retention specialist for Federation of Southern Co-ops appeared...
06/01/2026, 11:00
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Can co-ops help end capital extraction in the UK care system?
A report from the Centre for Local Economic Strategies calls on councils to redirect their care spending from big outsourcers to mutual providers The post Can co-ops help end capital extraction in the UK care...
05/01/2026, 13:45
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Co-operators mourn ICA Africa president Ayeola Tajudeen Oriyomi
High Chief Ayeola 'dedicated his life to service, unity, and the advancement of co-operatives across the continent' The post Co-operators mourn ICA Africa president Ayeola Tajudeen Oriyomi appeared first on...
05/01/2026, 12:32
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New year’s honours list includes co-operators Peter Hunt and Ed Mayo
Mutuo CEO Peter Hunt and former Co-operatives UK secretary general Ed Mayo receive MPs, while the Co-op Party's Anneliese Dodds is made a dame and Jonathan Ashworth gets a CBE The post New year’s...
30/12/2025, 16:45
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Global Innovation Coop Summit positions co-ops as innovators
The event looked at how co-ops are innovating in sectors like renewable energy, care and technology The post Global Innovation Coop Summit positions co-ops as innovators appeared first on Co-operative News.
29/12/2025, 18:44
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Belgian rule change eliminates ‘false’ co-ops – and halves sector numbers
Only 0.14% of Belgian enterprises are co-ops, but they account for 1.1% of the national GDP and 1.5% of all employment The post Belgian rule change eliminates ‘false’ co-ops – and halves sector numbers...
22/12/2025, 12:29
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Canadian credit unions sign up for digital transformation platform
Intellect Design Arena promises '“secure, seamless and frictionless digital banking experiences' The post Canadian credit unions sign up for digital transformation platform appeared first on Co-operative News.
22/12/2025, 12:21
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New 'Impact Leaders List' and Public Sector Pioneer in SE100 Awards 2026
Polish your impact reports and finalise your annual accounts – get your applications ready for the SE100 Impact Pioneer Awards 2026! This year including new awards for Public Sector Pioneer and Pioneering...
19/12/2025, 14:14
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NatWest SE100 Impact Pioneer Awards 2026: Criteria and FAQ
Essential info about the NatWest SE100 Index & Impact Pioneer Awards, delivered by Pioneers Post. All you need to know about this year's award categories, how to apply and key dates and deadlines.
19/12/2025, 14:01
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'Whose communities are being uplifted by the UK government’s £5bn investment? Not ours'
OPINION: Racial equity is missing from the UK government’s Pride in Place strategy, says Asher Craig of the Pathway Fund. This overlooks what is possible when the potential of BEM communities is unlocked.
17/12/2025, 17:01
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EU corporate sustainability laws dealt final blow as ‘Omnibus’ package gets green light
Flagship directives holding companies accountable for their environmental and social impacts succumb after weeks of negotiations between EU bodies result in substantially weakened requirements for businesses.
17/12/2025, 13:24
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Malta Co-operative Federation launches development hub for sector
MCF promises 'a warm and collaborative environment where people can meet, share ideas, and work together' The post Malta Co-operative Federation launches development hub for sector appeared first on...
16/12/2025, 12:47
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Grain co-op CBH grows profit to $208m after strong harvest
The Western Australian outfit credited sustained network investment and the productivity of its growers The post Grain co-op CBH grows profit to $208m after strong harvest appeared first on Co-operative News.
16/12/2025, 06:43
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Co-op Group rolls out Leaf certification for home-grown products
Stores will roll out the environmental certification throughout next year, after consultation with the Group’s producer network The post Co-op Group rolls out Leaf certification for home-grown products...
16/12/2025, 06:20
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Kuwait’s co-ops rack up $3bn in sales amid privatisation rumours
Kuwait’s Union of Consumer Co-operative Societies has highlighted the importance of co-ops to the national economy The post Kuwait’s co-ops rack up $3bn in sales amid privatisation rumours appeared first on...
15/12/2025, 16:13
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Urbania: The Colombian enterprise using great coffee to do good
Good Stories podcast episode 7: Colombia is famous for its top quality coffee, but the brew can offer more than just a pick-me-up. Anna Patton meets the co-founders of Urbania, who are creating jobs for...
15/12/2025, 14:00
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Lincolnshire Co-op partners with local hospital on ‘hygiene bank’
The society wants patients to have access to a regular supply of sanitary and toiletry products The post Lincolnshire Co-op partners with local hospital on ‘hygiene bank’ appeared first on Co-operative ...
15/12/2025, 11:47
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EU’s CAP plan ‘jeopardises’ Irish farming co-ops, warns co-op apex
Cuts to the Common Agricultural Policy could pose a ‘severe’ risk to agri co-ops, says Icos The post EU’s CAP plan ‘jeopardises’ Irish farming co-ops, warns co-op apex appeared first on Co-operative News.
12/12/2025, 06:00
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Debbie Robinson to take the helm after Central and Midcounties merger
A transitional board has elected a leadership team for the new society, which forms in January and is yet to be named The post Debbie Robinson to take the helm after Central and Midcounties merger appeared...
11/12/2025, 15:29
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‘Social entrepreneurship is booming in Ukraine’ – Anna Gulevska-Chernysh of SILab
After nearly three years of war, Ukrainians are continuing to adapt to their ‘new normal life’. Good business is a vital part of the conflict response, says the head of the country’s social enterprise support...
11/12/2025, 14:44
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Welsh co-op development agency Cwmpas scores at ICW Awards
The stakeholder engagement tool delivered by Cwmpas has was recognised for its work fostering collaboration to deliver change The post Welsh co-op development agency Cwmpas scores at ICW Awards appeared first...
10/12/2025, 14:33
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Co-op training courses in Preston given official recognition
Co Lab offers training for artists in setting up co-ops, while Lady Boss 2.0 trains female cooks and is looking to launch a co-op The post Co-op training courses in Preston given official recognition appeared...
10/12/2025, 12:43
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Copenhagen Municipality to support new housing co-operative
Backed by local authorities, a group of residents want to collectively purchase their apartment block The post Copenhagen Municipality to support new housing co-operative appeared first on Co-operative News.
10/12/2025, 12:08
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Co-ops and CICs celebrated at Social Enterprise UK’s Festival of Hope
City Health Care Partnership, Zaytoun and Social adVentures were among the co-ops recognised by Social Enterprise UK The post Co-ops and CICs celebrated at Social Enterprise UK’s Festival of Hope appeared...
09/12/2025, 06:32
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Australia’s top 100 co-ops post $47.7bn in revenue, says apex report
The first Impact Report from the Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals found the co-ops employ more than 94,000 people The post Australia’s top 100 co-ops post $47.7bn in revenue, says apex...
08/12/2025, 21:31
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New Zealand’s Co-op Bank pays customers $7.225m over excessive fees
The bank was found to have charged 12 unreasonable fees across its lending products involving home loans and personal loans The post New Zealand’s Co-op Bank pays customers $7.225m over excessive fees...
08/12/2025, 19:57
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UK regulators promise reforms to help grow financial mutuals sector
Pledges include a review of credit union law and the launch of a Mutual Societies Development Unit by the FCA The post UK regulators promise reforms to help grow financial mutuals sector appeared first on...
05/12/2025, 20:58
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Meet … Mohamed Zouaou, president, Coopérative Agricole Ikherrazen
'Ikhrazn is not just an economic project, but a true story of collective struggle and youthful determination' The post Meet … Mohamed Zouaou, president, Coopérative Agricole Ikherrazen appeared first on...
05/12/2025, 06:00
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International Year closes at World Summit for Social Development
Co-ops were recognised as leaders of the social and solidarity economy, and the UN is considering a recurring IYC every 10 years The post International Year closes at World Summit for Social Development...
05/12/2025, 06:00
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Impact Europe, GSG Impact and allies urge EU legislators to back Commission’s SFDR recognition of impact investing
‘Major milestone’ for impact investing as revision of Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation acknowledges it for the first time as a distinct practice, but text risks being cut as it journeys through EU...
04/12/2025, 11:30
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Demutualisation on the cards for Rioja’s second largest co-op
Bodegas Sonsierra, a bottling co-op in Rioja, Spain, is set to become a limited liability company The post Demutualisation on the cards for Rioja’s second largest co-op appeared first on Co-operative News.
04/12/2025, 08:00
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Co-op Party calls to strengthen Scottish Community Wealth Building bill
Party wants a greater role for co-operatives, social enterprises, and employee-owned businesses The post Co-op Party calls to strengthen Scottish Community Wealth Building bill appeared first on Co-operative ...
04/12/2025, 07:20
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Vietnamese co-ops look to digital tools to chase EU trade
The Vietnam Cooperative Alliance is looking at ways to help co-operatives grapple with European trade rules The post Vietnamese co-ops look to digital tools to chase EU trade appeared first on Co-operative ...
03/12/2025, 16:37
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Building a market for nature: the finance innovators racing to save our ecosystems
The private sector invests a staggering $5tn in nature-harming activities each year. But the tide is starting to turn. Can forward-thinking finance overcome fears – of financial risk, greenwashing and more –...
02/12/2025, 13:16
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The Editor's Post: Why we all need a 'festival of hope'
Events like this week's UK Social Enterprise Awards are an all too infrequent bright spot in many people’s calendars: it gives people a chance to reflect upon the positive things that they have achieved...
28/11/2025, 13:11
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Impact Finance Bulletin: The 'game changing' power of the UK government over social investment
There were no big bang announcements in Rachel Reeves's Budget this week, but policy still matters – and it can be as much a hindrance as an enabler, as the latest insights in the UK's social...
27/11/2025, 14:19
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UK’s top social enterprises revealed at ‘heartening’ Social Enterprise Awards 2025 celebration
Winners across 15 categories were unveiled at a London ceremony last night, ranging from household names Change Please and The Skill Mill to promising newcomers like EcoCoach CIC.
27/11/2025, 12:20
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Co-ops get a mention in Reeves’ budget – with a guarded welcome from sector
Measures on business rates and a call for evidence get the thumbs-up but there are concerns from the EOT and community business sectors The post Co-ops get a mention in Reeves’ budget – with a guarded welcome...
27/11/2025, 11:18
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Housing co-operator David Rodgers honoured for service to movement
'Few figures have shaped the modern co-operative housing movement as profoundly,' says CCH The post Housing co-operator David Rodgers honoured for service to movement appeared first on Co-operative News.
27/11/2025, 06:00
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UK social impact investment market tops £11bn in 2024 – Better Society Capital
New research from the UK’s social investment wholesaler shows a 12% year-on-year increase largely driven by a jump in investment in social and affordable housing, while the picture is more mixed in other...
26/11/2025, 09:46
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Trump’s chilly bluster must be countered by warmer winds
OPINION: There’s a message blowing across the Atlantic that the business of investment is to maximise return, and considering people and planet is woke nonsense. This argument is outdated, says GSG Impact...
25/11/2025, 12:49
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Lincolnshire Co-op sees annual trading profit halved to £5m after ‘tough year’
The report pointed to increased costs including National Living Wage and NI contributions but turnover remains strong, despite the impact of the cyber attack on the Co-op Group The post Lincolnshire Co-op...
25/11/2025, 06:07
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Co-op Group pledges £70m for the creation of 7,000 apprenticeships
The Group wants Skills England to collect socio-economic background data for apprenticeships to help policymakers target support The post Co-op Group pledges £70m for the creation of 7,000 apprenticeships...
25/11/2025, 06:00
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GLL makes a splash with new Accelerator to help social enterprises learn, collaborate and scale
Andy Bindon, Chief Officer, Change & Values at GLL, one of the UK's best-known and most successful social enterprises, introduces the organisation's new Social Enterprise Accelerator Programme.
24/11/2025, 13:05
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Young European Cooperators Network formalises at its General Assembly
Over 35 young people from 14 European countries came together in Porto this month to solidify the YECN The post Young European Cooperators Network formalises at its General Assembly appeared first on...
24/11/2025, 06:12
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Co-op Group shares £5m in community funding across 2,500 causes
'Things are increasingly challenging for local causes, and our funding can make a real difference' The post Co-op Group shares £5m in community funding across 2,500 causes appeared first on Co-operative News.
24/11/2025, 06:00
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The Editor's Post: A chiling vision of an all-too-near future in snowy Malmö
Facts and stats aren't enough: the systemic change that we’re all seeking has not yet happened. How can we change our approach? Delegates embark on a different type of journey at Impact Week to find out.
21/11/2025, 13:11
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EU lawmakers accused of pushing ‘Trumpist agenda’ as they vote to curb sustainability laws with far-right support
Campaigners say EU is “moving in reverse” after radical proposal to further limit the reach of flagship corporate sustainability regulations passes key vote in Parliament thanks to support from far-right...
20/11/2025, 16:35
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‘Rural is cool’: How social enterprise can help rural communities thrive
The importance of community ownership, restoring community self esteem, how storytelling can help keep young people in rural areas – and more: the most interesting ideas and insights Pioneers Post heard at...
20/11/2025, 11:02
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Midcounties claims 38% cut in direct greenhouse emissions since 2019
The society has released a sustainability report to highlight climate issues as the world gathers for COP30 The post Midcounties claims 38% cut in direct greenhouse emissions since 2019 appeared first on...
18/11/2025, 17:28
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How to build an ‘impact city’: insights from a decade in the Hague
As the Dutch city of the Hague celebrates 10 years as a self-appointed ‘impact city’ – supporting startups working to make a positive difference – Coos Santing tells us what’s working, what’s not, and why...
18/11/2025, 09:45
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Shaping co-operative leaders through co-operative academic education
Pursuing a postgraduate degree while working full-time can be both challenging and rewarding, something graduates of the International Centre for Co-operative Management (ICCM) at Saint Mary’s University know...
13/11/2025, 12:25
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UK’s new Office for the Impact Economy will ‘unlock billions’, promises government
Government says new ‘central point of contact’ for impact economy recognises the ‘untapped potential’ of the country’s social impact sector, while the movement welcomes ‘joined up’ support.
12/11/2025, 16:15
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Co-op Group continues on-the-go store trend and plans wave of refits
The retailer says there will be nearly 50 re-openings or new stores before the end of the year The post Co-op Group continues on-the-go store trend and plans wave of refits appeared first on Co-operative News.
12/11/2025, 09:48
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Twenty years of social entrepreneurship: leadership lessons from the long road
As a young social entrepreneur, Mark Swift was passionate and full of ideas. But he didn’t imagine the hurdles he would face developing Wellbeing Enterprises. He shares his lessons in collaboration,...
11/11/2025, 12:27
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US senators introduce bill to continue funding rural co-op development
The bipartisan bill has been welcomed by co-op apex bodies NCBA Clusa and NRECA The post US senators introduce bill to continue funding rural co-op development appeared first on Co-operative News.
11/11/2025, 08:28
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How catalytic capital and blended finance can drive growth across Africa
A powerful call to reimagine how Africa mobilises its own resources for sustainable growth was made at this year's AVPA conference in Kenya, attended by more than 400 investors, policymakers and thought...
10/11/2025, 11:28
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Commsave uses Talk Money Week to highlight financial education work
Initiatives at the Northants-based credit union include supplying resources to schools and a money management app The post Commsave uses Talk Money Week to highlight financial education work appeared first on...
07/11/2025, 06:10
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CHS profits fall 45% to $580m as agri co-op warns of challenging market
The US's biggest co-op said it was resilient in the face of falling commodity prices and uncertainty over international trade and tariffs The post CHS profits fall 45% to $580m as agri co-op warns of...
06/11/2025, 14:43
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‘We need to have a unified voice’: Impact Europe’s new CEO Angela Wiebeck
Impact Europe today revealed the name of its new chief: Angela Wiebeck, praised for “building bridges” between mainstream finance and impact over her two decades at UBS and Aquila Capital. She speaks to...
06/11/2025, 11:55
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‘We are already the super intelligence we are looking for’: Audrey Tang and others’ big ideas for a better future at SEWF25
Why small-scale AI could answer technology’s ethical conundrum, how ‘data sovereignty’ gives Indigenous people new control, finding meaning and joy in old age – and more: the big ideas we brought home from...
06/11/2025, 11:36
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Federation of Southern Co-ops sets out shutdown support measures
It called farmers 'first responders' who 'continue to feed our people, often without policy support or investment' The post Federation of Southern Co-ops sets out shutdown support measures appeared first on...
05/11/2025, 06:35
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Aquaponics, stingless bees and edible flowers: Malaysian Indigenous communities share stories of innovation
Small rural communities are discovering they can generate sustainable income without compromising their traditions and culture. Visitors from around the world discussed ideas at the Rural Social Enterprise...
04/11/2025, 15:07
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US credit unions deliver shutdown relief as federal workers miss pay
Apex body America's Credit Unions says it is lobbying Congress to find an end to the budget deadlock The post US credit unions deliver shutdown relief as federal workers miss pay appeared first on...
04/11/2025, 13:51
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Just how co-operative do we want the economy, state and society to be?
Colin Talbot turns to the work of John Restakis as he considers efforts to grow the co-op sector and rethink and revive struggling economies The post Just how co-operative do we want the economy, state and...
04/11/2025, 12:52
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World’s top 300 co-ops and mutuals have combined turnover of US$2.79tn
The latest edition of the World Cooperative Monitor also includes interviews with CM50 leaders, curated by Co-op News The post World’s top 300 co-ops and mutuals have combined turnover of US$2.79tn...
03/11/2025, 16:10
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Plunkett says community business delivers despite lack of government help
The charity’s annual report says the sector delivers social, economic and environmental benefits but needs more help from ministers The post Plunkett says community business delivers despite lack of...
03/11/2025, 16:00
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Independent advisory group urges UK government to create an ‘Office for the Impact Economy’
The final report from the Social Impact Investment Advisory Group points to the lack of a coherent cross-department strategy and calls for “sustainable and visible leadership” in government and the adoption...
03/11/2025, 14:11
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Co-op Group launches social mobility tools as poll warns of class barriers
Talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not. Every business can take steps to change that' The post Co-op Group launches social mobility tools as poll warns of class barriers appeared first on Co-operative ...
03/11/2025, 12:41
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The Editor’s Post: A decade of Impact City – fuelling founders in the ‘city of peace and justice’
The Hague celebrates ten years as the self-described "Impact City", while Taipei buzzes with Social Enterprise World Forum energy. Plus, a further fall for VC investment in impact startups. The view from the...
31/10/2025, 15:00
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Fonterra’s farmer-owners approve sale of global consumer business
The New Zealand dairy co-op giant is selling its Mainland Group arm to Lactalis for $4.22bn The post Fonterra’s farmer-owners approve sale of global consumer business appeared first on Co-operative News.
31/10/2025, 13:04
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Italian dairy co-op Granarolo buys UK wholesale supplier West Horsley
The conglomerate, majority-owned by Granlatte co-op, is looking to grow its presence in the London market The post Italian dairy co-op Granarolo buys UK wholesale supplier West Horsley appeared first on...
31/10/2025, 11:28
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Global VC investments in impact startups fall to lowest level since 2017
Investments in impact startups decline for a fourth year in a row despite a healthy growth in the broader VC market, as investors shift their focus to defence and AI – and leave some impact areas sorely...
31/10/2025, 10:08
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New Zealand agri co-op Alliance to sell 65% stake to Irish company
A vote put to farmer-owners saw 87% approval for the $270m part-demutualisation deal with Dawn Meats The post New Zealand agri co-op Alliance to sell 65% stake to Irish company appeared first on Co-operative ...
31/10/2025, 07:00
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Co-op Group to stock pasties from prison-leavers’ social business
HMPasties, which offers jobs and training to prison leavers, is launching into almost 80 of the Group's stores The post Co-op Group to stock pasties from prison-leavers’ social business appeared first...
31/10/2025, 06:30
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Report looks at how credit unions can help tackle housing crisis
The study, released by Filene in collaboration with Woccu, looks at strategies, opportunities and barriers facing the sector The post Report looks at how credit unions can help tackle housing crisis appeared...
31/10/2025, 00:20
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Taiwan’s innovation energy fires up Social Enterprise World Forum 2025
As more than 1,000 global delegates gather in Taipei for SEWF25, the island’s social enterprise movement says it’s ready to stand on the world stage, and Ikea Social Entrepreneurship chooses Taiwan as site...
30/10/2025, 10:19
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Australian grain co-op CBH predicts bumper harvest after investment
The co-op says it can handle larger volumes thanks to strategic planning, new tech and investment in storage and transport infrastructure The post Australian grain co-op CBH predicts bumper harvest after...
29/10/2025, 17:18
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Co-op leaders visit The Hague to talk peace, social justice and law
The symposium was held at the Peace Palace in The Hague, to mark the anniversary of the United Nations The post Co-op leaders visit The Hague to talk peace, social justice and law appeared first on...
28/10/2025, 13:43
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ICU Day: Credit unions set out their stall for for a prosperous world
The event, coordinated by the World Council of Credit Unions (Woccu), has been celebrated annually since 1948 The post ICU Day: Credit unions set out their stall for for a prosperous world appeared first on...
28/10/2025, 13:09
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Beyond VC: How can Europe get fit for an impactful future?
Venture capital isn’t always the best option to back impact startups, especially as the approach is coming under increasing criticism. Dr Markus Freiburg flags a new fund which could help finance a new,...
27/10/2025, 12:40
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Companionship platform wins Ignite social enterprise pitching contest
AIBŌ won the Ford Family Foundation’s flagship event, which was hosted at Barclays Innovation Hub powered by Eagle Labs in Shoreditch on Tuesday 21 October. A £50,000 prize pot was shared between the six...
24/10/2025, 11:32
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Homes for Good builds on Scotland success with London launch of social enterprise lettings agency
Social enterprise Homes for Good takes its first step into London’s rental market, partnering with Crisis to launch Good Place Lettings. They aim to use the power of the private rented sector to alleviate...
23/10/2025, 11:47
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‘We are ending the Green Deal!’: far-right MEPs celebrate as EU Parliament rejects latest sustainability simplification text
The consensus text criticised for watering down corporate sustainability requirements had been approved by centre parties in committee last week, but MEPs narrowly rejected it in a plenary vote yesterday.
23/10/2025, 11:14
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Ethical Consumer challenges the co-op movement to ‘think bigger’
The government's plan to double the sector falls short of what is needed, argues Rob Harrison in an essay for the magazine The post Ethical Consumer challenges the co-op movement to ‘think bigger’ appeared...
21/10/2025, 10:35
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Frank Aswani, CEO of AVPA: ‘Africa is the perfect sandbox for us to really get innovative’
The CEO of the African Venture Philanthropy Alliance speaks to Tim West about solving your own problems, how Africans turn “embarrassing” issues into entrepreneurial opportunities and how he came to realise...
20/10/2025, 12:45
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Commsave Credit Union celebrates hitting the 40,000 member mark
The Northants credit union says growth was driven “by sustained membership growth and significant investment in our products and services” The post Commsave Credit Union celebrates hitting the 40,000 member...
20/10/2025, 07:24
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Co-op Group doubles paid leave for pregnancy loss to 10 days
'We’re giving our colleagues the time and space they need, without added financial or work pressures' The post Co-op Group doubles paid leave for pregnancy loss to 10 days appeared first on Co-operative News.
17/10/2025, 13:29
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New president for European confederation of industrial and service co-ops
Monica Fantini, who has held leading roles in Conscoop and Legacoop, takes over from Giuseppe Guerini The post New president for European confederation of industrial and service co-ops appeared first on...
17/10/2025, 11:12
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Number of credit unions drops by 10% as consolidation trend continues
As of 31 December, 2024, there were 67,137 credit unions worldwide, down from 74,634 the previous year The post Number of credit unions drops by 10% as consolidation trend continues appeared first on...
17/10/2025, 11:05
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UK parliament honours co-ops and credit unions in early day motions
The motions mark the International Year of Co-operatives and International Credit Union Day The post UK parliament honours co-ops and credit unions in early day motions appeared first on Co-operative News.
16/10/2025, 19:55
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EU corporate sustainability laws suffer another blow from lawmakers
EU parliament committee doubles down on the bloc’s sustainability simplification drive, hardening proposals in the controversial “Omnibus” package that have come under fire for diluting flagship corporate...
16/10/2025, 11:48
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Connecting isolated enterprises to unlock development: the Rural Social Enterprise Gathering 2025
The Rural Social Enterprise Gathering 2025 will take place in Malaysia at the end of October, bringing together hundreds of social entrepreneurs to focus on the distinct challenges faced by communities...
16/10/2025, 10:48
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Clockwise Credit Union hands community grants to local organisations
Recipients include a youth arts group, a church meals service and organisations offering support for young families The post Clockwise Credit Union hands community grants to local organisations appeared first...
16/10/2025, 07:29
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Merger grows north-east credit union to more than 15,000 members
Northumberland Community Bank, which formed from a merger in 2017, has now become part of NEFirst Credit Union The post Merger grows north-east credit union to more than 15,000 members appeared first on...
16/10/2025, 07:00
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FCA plans for targeted support ‘could help mutuals and friendlies’
Financial services consultancy Broadstone urged the regulator to avoid ambiguity and implement measures proportionately to benefit the member-owned sector The post FCA plans for targeted support ‘could...
16/10/2025, 07:00
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Summit explores progress on EU Social Economy Action Plan
Delegates, including leaders from Cooperatives Europe and Cecop, called for more robust support for the sector across member states The post Summit explores progress on EU Social Economy Action Plan appeared...
15/10/2025, 13:04
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If Keir Starmer wants to ‘deliver, deliver, deliver’, UK social investors can make Westminster’s money go further, argues Big Issue Invest’s new boss
OPINION: As one of the UK's pioneer social investors, Big Issue Invest, celebrates its 20th birthday, new managing director Holger Westphely and original co-founder Nigel Kershaw say the concept is...
15/10/2025, 10:32
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Eco-friendly housing co-op gains funding from CCF and Co-op Loan Fund
The family and friends behind Big Step Housing Co-op say they want to create a space where wealth, skills and resources can be redistributed The post Eco-friendly housing co-op gains funding from CCF and...
14/10/2025, 07:00
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Cooperation Jackson calls for support as Trump policies hit finances
'The movement for racial justice, which is also central to our work and its very reason for being, is being seriously tested' The post Cooperation Jackson calls for support as Trump policies hit finances...
14/10/2025, 07:00
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Short film commemorates centenary of Singapore’s co-op movement
Ler Jun Sng reports on the centenary anniversary of Singapore’s co-operative movement and the launch of a short-film to commemorate it The post Short film commemorates centenary of Singapore’s co-op movement...
13/10/2025, 12:57
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Plunkett to work with Barratt Redrow on community business planning
The charity wants to promote the potential of community-owned local assets and services at the homebuilder’s new and existing sites The post Plunkett to work with Barratt Redrow on community business planning...
13/10/2025, 07:30
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Trump axes CDFI Fund staff – while credit unions muster shutdown support
The president has laid off all staff at the CDFI Fund, which supports credit unions in low-income and underserved areas The post Trump axes CDFI Fund staff – while credit unions muster shutdown support...
13/10/2025, 07:00
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Co-op Group wants action in autumn budget to save small shops
The On Your Corner, In Your Corner campaign warns 60,000 shops could go to the wall without business rates reform The post Co-op Group wants action in autumn budget to save small shops appeared first on...
13/10/2025, 05:00
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Co-op Group relaunches energy buying group to push green power
The business will offer energy planning and procurement services alongside portfolio, billing and account management The post Co-op Group relaunches energy buying group to push green power appeared first on...
10/10/2025, 12:50
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The Editor's Post: The ‘self-perception gap’ among impact investors
The GIIN’s latest State of the Market survey suggests impact investors might be a bit overoptimistic about their work – whether that's looking at issues like impact washing or impact performance. Does...
10/10/2025, 11:27
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Why social enterprises should be at the heart of the UK Labour government’s ‘national renewal’ ambition
Social enterprises are not only needed, but wanted. They can’t be ignored if the government really plans to build a country that works for all, reflects Social Enterprise UK’s Jovan Owunsu-Nepaul after the...
09/10/2025, 16:57
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Government scheme allocates €96m to social enterprises in Romania
The Support for the Social Economy scheme is financed through the Education and Occupation Programme The post Government scheme allocates €96m to social enterprises in Romania appeared first on Co-operative ...
09/10/2025, 14:04
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Global volume of capital invested in impact deals in 2024 falls by 30% compared with previous year – GIIN survey
Impact assets under management keep growing but yearly investment volume drops as impact investors report economic headwinds – while they move towards 'safe' investments in mature companies and...
09/10/2025, 13:29
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Spain positions itself among world leaders in impact investing
Sixth annual meeting of SpainNAB in Madrid sees government reinforce its commitment to backing the country’s growing impact investing movement, as the €400m 'Fondo de Impacto Social' marks its first...
09/10/2025, 12:31
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‘We need all hands on deck’ – Impact Europe chair on how the impact community can shine a light in dark times
Ahead of Impact Week in Malmö, Leslie Johnston talks about how the impact community needs to work with ‘unlikely allies’ if it is to tackle today’s existential challenges – and why impact investors need to...
08/10/2025, 14:43
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Lincolnshire Co-op colleagues score twice at People in Retail Awards
Staff won in the executive leader and rising spark categories, alongside an employee of the year commendation The post Lincolnshire Co-op colleagues score twice at People in Retail Awards appeared first on...
08/10/2025, 01:00
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French retail group Coopérative U to open stores in Rwanda
The co-op, owned by independent French supermarkets, has partnered with real estate developer Group Duval The post French retail group Coopérative U to open stores in Rwanda appeared first on Co-operative ...
07/10/2025, 07:00
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Kenya’s Co-op Bank wins award for SME products and backs young property firm
The bank was honoured at the Global SME Finance Awards in Johannesburg The post Kenya’s Co-op Bank wins award for SME products and backs young property firm appeared first on Co-operative News.
07/10/2025, 07:00
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Canada’s credit union apex calls for streamlining of merger rules
Changes are needed to help the sector face down growing competition from big banks, fintechs and global tech giants, says the CCUA The post Canada’s credit union apex calls for streamlining of merger...
07/10/2025, 07:00
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Blood donation, braille and virtual reality for phobias among finalists in £50k student social entrepreneurship contest
Six student social entrepreneurs have been selected as finalists to pitch at Ignite, the annual funding contest for social start-ups emerging from UK universities, created by the Ford Family Foundation.
06/10/2025, 13:09
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Vancity and First credit unions given regulatory approval to merge
The new entity will have 585,000 members, more than 2,400 employees and 60 branches across British Columbia The post Vancity and First credit unions given regulatory approval to merge appeared first on...
06/10/2025, 10:49
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The Editor's Post: When will the UK government take social enterprises seriously?
The answer is staring them in the face, but the Labour government still doesn't seem to recognise social enterprise as a solution to delivering its promises – and stick to the same old debates intead.
03/10/2025, 15:04
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ILO develops new tools to boost co-op statistics around the world
The documents follow pilot studies in Costa Rica, Italy, the Republic of Korea, Türkiye, and Tanzania The post ILO develops new tools to boost co-op statistics around the world appeared first on Co-operative ...
03/10/2025, 14:17
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Fairtrade Foundation CEO Eleanor Harrison on hope, fairness and co-ops
'There’s never been a more important time to be purchasing on fair trading terms and fair working conditions' The post Fairtrade Foundation CEO Eleanor Harrison on hope, fairness and co-ops appeared first on...
03/10/2025, 07:00
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‘I don’t believe in the social economy, I believe in one economy’ – Lord Adebowale
INTERVIEW: Social enterprises too often slip into ‘charity talk’, so how can they be taken seriously as an economic force by the UK government? The chair of Social Enterprise UK discusses his meetings with...
02/10/2025, 13:06
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From Scotland to Taiwan, and back again? How SEWF 2025 can be an ‘engine for change’ in delegates’ home countries
Social Enterprise World Forum was founded in Scotland. Now, the country’s government is backing a delegation to head to Taiwan to promote its social enterprise ecosystem to the world.
02/10/2025, 12:49
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Matt Bland on Labour conference: ‘We must seize this opportunity with both hands’
'Mutuals are at the heart of building a more inclusive, resilient and community-focused economy' The post Matt Bland on Labour conference: ‘We must seize this opportunity with both hands’ appeared first on...
02/10/2025, 11:57
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Labour conference: Co-ops position themselves as inclusive growth enablers
Economic growth, a priority for Keir Starmer’s government, has been a central theme at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, with the prime minister calling it an “antidote to division”. Starmer...
02/10/2025, 11:07
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Midcounties Co-op hails milestone of more than 500,000 volunteer hours
The society has marked its 20th anniversary with a list of 20 landmark achievements, from membership to community support The post Midcounties Co-op hails milestone of more than 500,000 volunteer hours...
02/10/2025, 07:00
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Central Co-op and Midcounties in discussions around landmark merger
If approved, the combined society would unite over one million members, 13,000 colleagues and annual sales of £1.8bn The post Central Co-op and Midcounties in discussions around landmark merger appeared first...
01/10/2025, 12:51
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Central Co-op CEO Debbie Robinson on a new chapter for Chelmsford Star
Set up in 1867 by Essex iron workers, the iconic independent retail society merged with Central last month The post Central Co-op CEO Debbie Robinson on a new chapter for Chelmsford Star appeared first on...
01/10/2025, 10:53
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Swoboda and NEF look for a new vision for UK credit unions
The research project brings together credit unions, stakeholders and policymakers to find a way forward for the movement The post Swoboda and NEF look for a new vision for UK credit unions appeared first on...
29/09/2025, 07:00
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Six-month educational course on co-ops to be held in Belfast
Funded by the Department for the Economy, the course will be delivered by Trademark Belfast and Co-operative Alternatives The post Six-month educational course on co-ops to be held in Belfast appeared first...
27/09/2025, 15:27
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Labour’s £5bn community renewal plan includes co-op development unit
Starmer's government, which is looking to revive its fortunes in the polls, hopes the plan with empower communities and restore high streets The post Labour’s £5bn community renewal plan includes co-op...
27/09/2025, 10:27
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Co-op Group says cyber attack cost £206m in lost sales in half-year report
The Group said a healthy balance sheet has given it the strength to withstand the attack and set out a list of innovations to drive the business forward The post Co-op Group says cyber attack cost £206m in...
25/09/2025, 13:57
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New £5m sharia-compliant social investment fund launches to reach more underserved social entrepreneurs in UK first
The Local Access Bradford Fund, said to be the UK’s first of its kind, will offer loans compliant with Islamic law, enabling it to reach those Muslim social entrepreneurs otherwise unable to take on social...
25/09/2025, 12:12
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Co-ops mentioned in draft World Social Summit declaration ahead of Doha
The statement recognises the role co-ops can play in driving progress on sustainable development The post Co-ops mentioned in draft World Social Summit declaration ahead of Doha appeared first on...
25/09/2025, 11:29
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Stronger support for co-ops is needed, says UN secretary general
The Cooperatives in Social Development report calls for urgent action to help the sector put the sustainable development agenda back on track The post Stronger support for co-ops is needed, says UN secretary...
24/09/2025, 17:16
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East of England Co-op announces £115k in community grants
Charities supported include Hope After Suicide Loss, Cam Sight and Norwich City Community Sports Foundation The post East of England Co-op announces £115k in community grants appeared first on Co-operative ...
24/09/2025, 16:54
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Pioneers Post trainees take storytelling campaign for better education to New York’s UNGA week
A new storytelling project from global charity Theirworld involving 10 young education campaigners concludes with the launch of a new annual newspaper and an exhibition attended by world leaders.
24/09/2025, 11:06
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Lincolnshire Co-op refreshes 31 sites after £4m investment
The long-term plan will see work done at around 40 trading outlets each year with approximately £5m being invested annually The post Lincolnshire Co-op refreshes 31 sites after £4m investment appeared first...
24/09/2025, 07:17
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Channel Islands Co-op hails growth in turnover at half-year meeting
The society is also launching a new membership app with rewards, tailored offers, and interactive features The post Channel Islands Co-op hails growth in turnover at half-year meeting appeared first on...
24/09/2025, 07:00
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The EU’s social economy must adapt to today’s political reality
European social enterprises might have a stronger ally than expected in Brussels, but they need to be pragmatic, acknowledge changing priorities and build their narrative accordingly. Euclid Network’s Toby...
23/09/2025, 11:19
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The Editor's Post: The impact potential of family offices: their wealth – and their voice
Family offices have the potential to create major impact, through their money and their influence. But has impact investing truly 'permeated' into the sector? This week's view from the Pioneers...
19/09/2025, 12:47
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US legislators back bill to speed disaster aid to electric co-ops
NRECA CEO Jim Matheson said the bill is 'an important step towards a stronger, more responsive Fema that helps co-ops rebuild faster' The post US legislators back bill to speed disaster aid to electric co-ops...
18/09/2025, 19:00
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Queensland co-ops plan for growth under state’s social impact agenda
'Our movement, in all its diversity, is an ideal partner for the Queensland government’s social impact agenda' said BCCM's Melina Morrison The post Queensland co-ops plan for growth under state’s social...
18/09/2025, 18:18
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Finding catalytic capital: Asia’s big challenge
In the wake of foreign aid cuts, and in its drive to become a world leader in impact investing, Asia needs to find its own sources of catalytic capital to attract more private investment to impact. Where will...
18/09/2025, 13:38
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German co-op banks are looking at crypto trading, poll suggests
DZ Bank, the central institution for the sector, has completed a pilot scheme offering a platform to six co-op banks The post German co-op banks are looking at crypto trading, poll suggests appeared first on...
17/09/2025, 22:31
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Montreal welcomes global co-op research event for IYC2025
Stéphanie McDuff , an editor and head of digital production for Le Cooperateur, writes from the ICA CCR Global Research Conference The post Montreal welcomes global co-op research event for IYC2025 appeared...
17/09/2025, 19:21
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US co-ops apex welcomes new grocers after membership drive
The co-ops, as members of National Co+op Grocers, were eligible for the offer from the National Cooperative Business Association The post US co-ops apex welcomes new grocers after membership drive appeared...
17/09/2025, 19:09
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Investor in Focus: Why Blue Haven Initiative’s views “irritate everyone”
INTERVIEW: Trailblazing family office co-founder – and former child actor – Liesel Pritzker Simmons on why more impact investors should wade into the “muddy” world of politics – and why there’s one topic no...
16/09/2025, 10:00
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US credit union launches stablecoin crypto as part of digital asset platform
Minnesota-based St Cloud Financial Credit Union is working with DaLand Cuso on the venture The post US credit union launches stablecoin crypto as part of digital asset platform appeared first on Co-operative ...
12/09/2025, 07:10
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Start loyalty rewards at 16, Co-op Group and Barnardo’s tell retailers
The campaign warns that young students and carers are being shut out of access to valuable discounts on food The post Start loyalty rewards at 16, Co-op Group and Barnardo’s tell retailers appeared...
12/09/2025, 07:00
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Suma co-op wins Sky ad campaign in sustainability competition
The ads will spotlight Suma’s mission to support sustainable, community-first businesses and encourage consumers to shop local The post Suma co-op wins Sky ad campaign in sustainability competition appeared...
12/09/2025, 07:00
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The Editor's Post: Combatting ‘impact investing colonialism’ in Asia with AVPN
North American and European investors are some of the biggest providers of impact capital to Asia, creating a power imbalance and impeding the continent’s ambitions to become an impact investing leader. What...
11/09/2025, 14:57
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Midcounties Co-op celebrates 20th anniversary with raft of member offers
'The anniversary is not only a time to reflect on the positive difference we’ve made together to create a fairer, more sustainable, and ethical future but also to say thank you' The post Midcounties Co-op...
11/09/2025, 07:00
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Better Business Standard launched to offer ‘affordable and procurement-ready’ impact accreditation for UK SMEs
New accreditation, launched by the Better Business Network, aims to reduce barriers for small businesses to prove their impact while aligning with government net zero and social value policies.
10/09/2025, 09:50
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Hong Kong can be a ‘super connector’ for impact investing – financial secretary at AVPN conference
Paul Chan says Hong Kong is uniquely positioned to channel capital for good, while Naina Subberwal Batra opens the AVPN annual conference with a call for Asia’s impact community to take the lead in building a...
10/09/2025, 01:45
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Plymouth’s iconic Millennium Building set for community ownership
Nudge Community Builders has taken on the site following a £60k investment from Resonance and Esmée Fairbairn The post Plymouth’s iconic Millennium Building set for community ownership appeared first on...
09/09/2025, 07:00
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How the co-op principle of education starts in the early years
Launch for report arguing that co-op ideas and ways of learning are crucial for children's development The post How the co-op principle of education starts in the early years appeared first on Co-operative ...
08/09/2025, 16:21
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Central Co-op relaunches digital hub for colleague support
The hub allows team members access information, celebrate each other’s achievements, and view their rewards and benefits The post Central Co-op relaunches digital hub for colleague support appeared first on...
05/09/2025, 14:19
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US agri co-ops launch partnership to fast-track new farm tech
Dairy giant Land O'Lakes and local agri co-ops will invest up to $7m per start-up to drive innovation The post US agri co-ops launch partnership to fast-track new farm tech appeared first on Co-operative ...
04/09/2025, 10:50
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Rethinking impact finance in Medellín: five hot ideas from Latimpacto’s annual conference
Nurturing the Amazon’s bio-entrepreneurs and switching the power balance with investees are just two of the potentially transformative ideas for impact finance discussed during this week’s Latimpacto...
03/09/2025, 20:15
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Co-op Group begins stocking lager created by Palestinian brewery
Sun & Stone beer, launched by West Bank-based Taybeh Brewing Co, will be produced in Scotland by Brewgooder The post Co-op Group begins stocking lager created by Palestinian brewery appeared first on...
03/09/2025, 15:33
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Julie LaPalme steps down from helm of Cooperative Housing International
Andreea Nacu from Housing Europe will now lead the day-to-day running of the apex's secretariat The post Julie LaPalme steps down from helm of Cooperative Housing International appeared first on Co-operative ...
03/09/2025, 07:00
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Co-op Group to stock health and wellness range from Holland & Barrett
The range is now in stock alongside emerging brands in 125 of the Group's stores. The post Co-op Group to stock health and wellness range from Holland & Barrett appeared first on Co-operative News.
02/09/2025, 14:49
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Number of Scottish social enterprises stays flat as sector ‘squeezed’ by economic challenges – new research
Social Enterprise Scotland's latest census shows sharp drop in optimism across the sector since 2021 in the face of inflation, rising wages and supply chain issues.
02/09/2025, 13:42
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British credit unions apex renews mission statement after member survey
Abcul says the annual survey recorded a net promoter score of 44, “indicating strong loyalty and advocacy across the movement” The post British credit unions apex renews mission statement after member survey...
01/09/2025, 15:09
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Thai co-ops warned their risky lending could spark financial crisis
Government agency NESDC warns savings co-ops, which hold 15% of the national household debt, follow risky lending practices The post Thai co-ops warned their risky lending could spark financial crisis...
01/09/2025, 14:43
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Desjardins signs deal to take over global investor Guardian Capital
The credit union federation says the deal marks a “significant milestone” in its bid to strengthen its position in asset management The post Desjardins signs deal to take over global investor Guardian Capital...
01/09/2025, 14:12
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Ten Things I Hate About Grants (and What to Do About It)
Grant writing often feels like navigating a labyrinth of challenges, struggling to secure that elusive grant or wondering if you'll ever get it right. But fear not! Lucy Brotherton's "Ten Things I Hate About...
01/09/2025, 12:01
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‘End complicity in Gaza genocide’, more than 1,000 business leaders tell UK government
Mission-driven business leaders, including Paul Polman, Safia Minney and Guy Singh-Watson, spearhead campaign urging UK government to uphold international law and prevent further acts of genocide in Gaza.
28/08/2025, 14:21
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Woccu confirms Paul Treinen as permanent president and CEO
The World Council of Credit Unions (Woccu) has named Paul Treinen as permanent president and CEO. Treinen has been held the roles on an interim basis since April, following the departure of Elissa McCarter...
26/08/2025, 11:22
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Korean credit unions raise disaster funds for rainstorm victims
The Federation of Community Credit Cooperatives is giving 5bn won in support after July's torrential rains displaced thousands of people The post Korean credit unions raise disaster funds for rainstorm...
22/08/2025, 10:58
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Gentrification or regeneration? The Edinburgh social enterprise helping a community navigate transformational investment
Good Stories podcast episode 6: With £1.3bn being pumped into one of Scotland's poorest areas, social enterprise The Granton Project is ensuring that local communities truly benefit. Our reporter David...
21/08/2025, 14:00
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Plunkett wins Linbury Trust funding for community business service
The charity, which supports the rural community business sector, has secured a three-year grant to continue its work The post Plunkett wins Linbury Trust funding for community business service appeared first...
21/08/2025, 13:07
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Nepalese government plans tighter rules for finance co-ops after scandal
A new regulator has been formed with supervisory tech and power to conduct on-site investigations as embezzlement investigations continue The post Nepalese government plans tighter rules for finance co-ops...
21/08/2025, 07:00
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CBH grain co-op pilots biofuels project to cut shipping emissions
The farmer-owned exporter, based in Western Australia, is working with shipping firms Norden and Oldendorff to meet new EU regulations The post CBH grain co-op pilots biofuels project to cut shipping...
20/08/2025, 11:03
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Australian co-ops apex calls for competition and regulation reform
BCCM chief executive Melina Morrison was speaking as businesses, unions and decision makers met for the Treasury roundtable in Canberra The post Australian co-ops apex calls for competition and regulation...
20/08/2025, 10:33
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Agri giant CHS continues acquisition plan to grow market access
The farmer-owned co-op has bought a grain facility in Nebraska to optimise supply chain and connect owners to global marketplace The post Agri giant CHS continues acquisition plan to grow market access...
19/08/2025, 07:29
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Filipino government wants co-ops to help meet electrification target
Energy secretary Sharon Garin said the goal is for total electrification by 2028, with a million more homes to receive solar power in three years The post Filipino government wants co-ops to help meet...
18/08/2025, 08:00
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Great Lakes Credit Union collects 10,000 supply items for local schools
Items such as workbooks, pens and backpacks were donated in northern Illinois via GLCU branches The post Great Lakes Credit Union collects 10,000 supply items for local schools appeared first on...
14/08/2025, 22:06
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SAOS hires two co-op development managers for Scottish agri-food sector
Claire Dyce joins from SAOS member co-op Grampian Growers, while Adam Forrest worked most recently at the Nature Friendly Farming Network The post SAOS hires two co-op development managers for Scottish...
12/08/2025, 10:42
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Lagos state government turns to co-ops to drive inclusive economy
'Co-operatives remain a powerful vehicle for economic inclusion and social transformation' The post Lagos state government turns to co-ops to drive inclusive economy appeared first on Co-operative News.
12/08/2025, 10:13
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Securing livelihoods while preserving Palestine’s art of embroidery
The practice is being kept alive in a refugee camp by a women's co-op which has been providing incomes since 1958 The post Securing livelihoods while preserving Palestine’s art of embroidery appeared first...
11/08/2025, 08:48
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How to navigate leadership change: 'You won't have all the answers - but be clear on what you are there right now to do'
In our latest SE100 Social Business Coffee Break webinar, Homes for Good CEO Zoe Whyatt and NatWest Social and Community Capital bossVictoria Papworth share their experiences of taking on a top job and the...
11/08/2025, 07:15
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UK credit unions trial green lending to power home retrofits
They are working with organisations such as People Powered Retrofit and Carbon Co-op on the government’s Green Home Finance Accelerator The post UK credit unions trial green lending to power home retrofits...
08/08/2025, 13:20
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Midcounties co-hosts roundtable to tackle youth unemployment
The event, run with social enterprise Miss Macaroon, saw businesses make practical pledges on reducing the problem in the Walsall area The post Midcounties co-hosts roundtable to tackle youth unemployment...
08/08/2025, 07:46
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REI co-op reaches deal with workers for a path to union contracts
The agreement includes a national bargaining structure and wage increases for workers at union stores who had been denied them The post REI co-op reaches deal with workers for a path to union contracts...
08/08/2025, 07:45
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US electric co-ops back bill to reform federal disaster response
The USA’s National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (Nreca) is backing a bipartisan bill aiming to reform Federal Emergency Management Agency. Introduced in the House of Representatives on 23 July, the...
07/08/2025, 14:31
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Credit union acts on financial education and youth homelessness
Manchester CU has launched the Money Hive financial lessons platform with Doshi and donated £2,000 to Centrepoint homeless charity The post Credit union acts on financial education and youth homelessness...
07/08/2025, 13:22
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Plunkett UK and Wates Developments launch community business plan
The partnership will work to embed community-owned assets into new developments and create solutions for vacant spaces The post Plunkett UK and Wates Developments launch community business plan appeared first...
06/08/2025, 13:14
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Lender drops credit union name to rebrand as Northern Community Bank
The former Pennine Community Credit Union wants the new name to reflect its community purpose and wider geographical reach The post Lender drops credit union name to rebrand as Northern Community Bank...
05/08/2025, 08:00
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The Editor's Post: Diversity in social enterprise: do positive attitudes lead to positive action?
Our SE100 data deep-dive reveals good but nuanced news on UK social enterprises' attitudes to diversity, B Corps provide good jobs, a preview of what's to come in September: this week's view...
01/08/2025, 13:11
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UK social enterprises push forward diversity efforts in challenging times
The number of social enterprises with equity, diversity and inclusion strategies has been steadily growing over the past five years, despite fresh challenges, reveals our deep dive into data from the SE100...
31/07/2025, 17:00
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As the tech revolution accelerates, Project Liberty calls for mutualised data
The co-op model can empower people in a world dominated by tech giants, because it fits with notions of collective consent The post As the tech revolution accelerates, Project Liberty calls for mutualised...
30/07/2025, 11:07
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Britain’s co-op sector is lagging behind – so what can it learn from abroad?
As ministers look to double the co-op economy, a Co-op Party report draws lessons from Italy, France, Catalonia, South Korea and Sweden The post Britain’s co-op sector is lagging behind – so what can it...
30/07/2025, 10:44
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Why collaboration and conversation matter more than ever – Impact Minds 2025 preview
Against a shifting geopolitical context, there are not only challenges, but opportunities for the impact community in Latin America and the Caribbean. Ahead of Latimpacto’s fourth annual conference, we...
30/07/2025, 10:20
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Doubling the co-op sector: Where will the growth come from?
Peter Hunt, managing partner at co-op consultancy Mutuo, looks at the implications of Labour's vow to double the UK sector The post Doubling the co-op sector: Where will the growth come from? appeared first...
30/07/2025, 10:02
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Mondragon worker co-op federation reports sales of €11.213bn
The group invested €377m into the business in 2024, bringing the total investments in the last five years to €1.692bn The post Mondragon worker co-op federation reports sales of €11.213bn appeared first on...
29/07/2025, 12:10
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Co-op Group supports prisoner apprenticeships in bid to cut reoffending
The rail engineering apprenticeships, provided by City & Guilds, will run at HMP Highpoint, after Group members called for rehabilitation support The post Co-op Group supports prisoner apprenticeships in...
29/07/2025, 07:16
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Co-operators and Desjardins make Canada’s top 50 Corporate Citizens
The ranking for the two co-op giants comes as Corporate Knights hails 'the return of the collective economy' The post Co-operators and Desjardins make Canada’s top 50 Corporate Citizens appeared first...
28/07/2025, 17:52
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Co-op Group completes solar project at its biggest depot
The retailer has fitted more than 6,700 panels at its Biggleswade depot in Bedfordshire as part of its efforts for net zero The post Co-op Group completes solar project at its biggest depot appeared first on...
28/07/2025, 17:11
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Expert Insight: How the UK's Better Futures Fund could create system-level impact
Dr Chih Hoong Sin welcomes the UK government’s rediscovered enthusiasm for outcomes funds with the launch of the world’s biggest fund of this type. But we should look beyond its impressive size to focus upon...
28/07/2025, 11:40
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Members back pay rise for Nationwide CEO Debbie Crosbie
The mutual points out that it is much bigger than other building societies and that it has to offer competitive rates to retain talent The post Members back pay rise for Nationwide CEO Debbie Crosbie appeared...
26/07/2025, 08:51
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Nationwide Building Society faces backlash over CEO’s 43% pay rise
Some members are not happy that the deal, which could see Debbie Crosbie earn nearly £7m a year, has not been put to a binding members' vote The post Nationwide Building Society faces backlash over...
24/07/2025, 11:59
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Midcounties launches online portal to help members manage investments
Developed with Mutual Vision, specialists in digital financial management, the online portal “combines modern convenience with our commitment to fairness” The post Midcounties launches online portal to help...
24/07/2025, 07:12
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Scottish agri-support co-ops confirm merger after members vote
HBS Ring and Ringlink Scotland will combine the strength of more than 4,000 members and an annual turnover in excess of £100m The post Scottish agri-support co-ops confirm merger after members vote appeared...
24/07/2025, 07:10
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Oxfordshire co-op turns office space into community hub
Wolvercote Mill, one of 31 new ventures supported by Midcounties Co-op, will adhere to 'ethical, humane and environmentally regenerative practices' The post Oxfordshire co-op turns office space into community...
24/07/2025, 06:54
Co-operative News
World’s credit unions look at youth cybersecurity and financial inclusion
Woccu's annual conference set a new European attendance record as members looked for ways to grow the movement in an uncertain world The post World’s credit unions look at youth cybersecurity and...
23/07/2025, 12:50
Co-operative News
Ignite, UK student social enterprise competition for £50,000, returns for a second year
Ignite 2025, a competition run by the Ford Family Foundation, is now accepting applications to find the best and brightest young social entrepreneurs emerging from UK universities.
23/07/2025, 09:57
Pioneers Post - Latest News Feed
‘A decent CEO sticks around when things are hard’ – June O’Sullivan, CEO of the London Early Years Foundation
One of the most respected social enterprise leaders in the UK, June O’Sullivan has led LEYF for the past two decades, overcoming the hardest challenges with typical determination and stubbornness.
22/07/2025, 13:45
Pioneers Post - Latest News Feed
Water industry misses ‘once-in-a-generation’ opportunity for radical reform as commission’s recommendations ignore social enterprise solutions for England and Wales
ANALYSIS: The UK’s privatised water industry has been sinking into debt and disrepair for years, but a commission set up to seek solutions overlooks ownership models that could work for all, say impact...
22/07/2025, 12:55
Pioneers Post - Latest News Feed
Water and Post Office failures keep mutualised public services on the agenda
Ministers are still open to handing the ownership to postmasters after the Horizon scandal - and Co-ops UK says the closure of Ofwat points to similar options for water The post Water and Post Office failures...
22/07/2025, 07:49
Co-operative News
Student housing co-op secures property with £300k support from Scotmid
The Glasgow development marks an expansion for the student housing co-op model into Scotland’s largest student city The post Student housing co-op secures property with £300k support from Scotmid appeared...
22/07/2025, 07:15
Co-operative News
The global co-op movement makes plans for 2025 and beyond
Ariel Guarco, president of the International Cooperative Alliance, looks to the future after the apex's General Assembly in the UK The post The global co-op movement makes plans for 2025 and beyond appeared...
22/07/2025, 07:10
Co-operative News
German co-op banks warn profits will fall as world tensions continue
The €10.8bn profit is still the second-highest figure in the more than 20 years since the first consolidated financial statements were prepared The post German co-op banks warn profits will fall as world...
21/07/2025, 07:45
Co-operative News
Midcounties wins sustainability prize at Grocer Gold Awards
Judges said the retail society's member-led plans achieved "a whole new level" of impact, praising the ambition and execution of the scheme The post Midcounties wins sustainability prize at Grocer Gold Awards...
21/07/2025, 07:21
Co-operative News
Channel Islands Co-op sells derelict site after housing plan falls through
The retail society had hoped to build homes, a multi-storey car park and supermarket on the Guernsey plot, which it owned for nearly 30 years The post Channel Islands Co-op sells derelict site after housing...
21/07/2025, 07:21
Co-operative News
Songs, women and collective struggle: Sewa’s journey over 50 years
Semanti Chakladar and Rachna Chandira take a look at how songwriting has been used to strengthen the co-operative spirit of the Indian women's federation The post Songs, women and collective struggle: Sewa’s...
20/07/2025, 07:45
Co-operative News
The Editor's Post: Definitely maybe the best celebration of social enterprise rock 'n' roll stars
The 2025 SE100 award winners are celebrated in Manchester amid Britpop fever, and the UK government at last commits £500m to impact. This week's view from the Pioneers Post newsroom.
18/07/2025, 12:00
Pioneers Post - Latest News Feed
Community right to buy announced as part of English Devolution Bill
Measures include right of first refusal to community groups on registered asset and a new category to protect sports grounds from developers The post Community right to buy announced as part of English...
18/07/2025, 10:29
Co-operative News
Woccu sets out new strategy for credit union sector at global conference
Delegates are looking at the issues of development funding after USAID and the challenges of online financial crime that outpaces regulation The post Woccu sets out new strategy for credit union sector at...
17/07/2025, 07:30
Co-operative News
Bond offer launched for ethical solar co-op build on former coal mine
Big Solar Co-op wants to build a 3.5MW solar park on a former opencast mine in Notts, using recycled and ethically sourced panels The post Bond offer launched for ethical solar co-op build on former coal mine...
16/07/2025, 13:58
Co-operative News
India launches co-op taxi service to take on Uber and Ola
Announced by the government in a bid to improve services, Sakhar Taxi Cooperative is backed by eight major co-op organisations The post India launches co-op taxi service to take on Uber and Ola appeared first...
15/07/2025, 07:29
Co-operative News
Lincolnshire Co-op partners with retail software firm to cut food waste
The retail society says it saved 1.8 million tonnes of food waste, working with in-store software provider Retail Insight The post Lincolnshire Co-op partners with retail software firm to cut food waste...
15/07/2025, 07:00
Co-operative News
UK government announces £500m social outcomes fund to support vulnerable children
The Better Futures Fund is the result of months of consultations over a new social impact investing vehicle announced by the government last autumn, and aims to support 200,000 children over 10 years.
14/07/2025, 16:51
Pioneers Post - Latest News Feed
ICA Asia Pacific partners with Heifer International to combat hunger
The collaboration sees Heifer International shift “from supporting individual households to addressing the broader structural barriers” The post ICA Asia Pacific partners with Heifer International to combat...
14/07/2025, 12:26
Co-operative News
ICA Youth Committee elects Harsh Sanghani as its new president
Sanghani was inspired to join the committee after attending last year's Global Cooperative Conference in New Delhi The post ICA Youth Committee elects Harsh Sanghani as its new president appeared first on...
14/07/2025, 11:19
Co-operative News
Lobbying success as US credit unions hang on to tax exemption
The retention of the much-contested sector status marks the success of the industry's Don't Tax My Credit Union Campaign The post Lobbying success as US credit unions hang on to tax exemption appeared first...
11/07/2025, 07:32
Co-operative News
Brazilian co-op bank teams up with Asian investor on solar finance
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is lending $100m to Banco Sicredi to expand small-scale solar to households and SMEs The post Brazilian co-op bank teams up with Asian investor on solar finance...
11/07/2025, 07:06
Co-operative News
Shropshire credit unions open applications for education grant
Just Credit Union launched the £500 grant five years ago in memory of founder member and long-time chair Roger Walker The post Shropshire credit unions open applications for education grant appeared first on...
11/07/2025, 07:00
Co-operative News
‘Social impact agency’ defends work in UK schools paid for by oil and gas firm Equinor
ANALYSIS: We Are Futures, which advertises itself as a ‘social impact agency’, spoke exclusively to Pioneers Post after being criticised by Greenpeace and others for creating educational resources paid for by...
10/07/2025, 12:47
Pioneers Post - Latest News Feed
Livv and Flourish ‘doing more’ with social investment fund supporting social enterprises
In 2024, Livv Housing Group launched Livv and Flourish, a £4.25m social impact investment fund for the Liverpool City Region. Blackburne House CEO Andrea Rushton shares the story of her charity’s social...
08/07/2025, 09:15
Pioneers Post - Latest News Feed
NatWest SE100 Social Business Awards 2025 finalists announced
Children's clothing waste, period poverty and mental health are just some of the issues being tackled by this year's NatWest SE100 Awards finalists. Find out who they are and book your free place at...
04/07/2025, 16:35
Pioneers Post - Latest News Feed
The Editor's Post: UK government creates new ‘Impact Capital Function’ – your end of week scoop
Pioneers Post reveals the government is creating a cross-departmental initiative to support partnerships between government and impact capital – and this is how we found out.
04/07/2025, 12:52
Pioneers Post - Latest News Feed
Blended finance remains ‘most promising tool’ for financing development, but needs fixing – UN FFD4 conference
Business leaders at the UN Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development vow to tackle challenges that have prevented blended finance from scaling further to mobilise private investment to...
04/07/2025, 10:43
Pioneers Post - Latest News Feed
The ‘world’s largest social outcomes partnership’ reports high success in bringing opportunities to young people through sport
Social investor Big Issue Invest says over three-quarters of young people involved in the Chances Social Outcomes Partnership achieved at least one positive outcome, improving their school, work and life...
03/07/2025, 11:11
Pioneers Post - Latest News Feed
Expert Insight: How DFIs can exponentially expand their support for the world’s smallest businesses
There’s an $8tn global finance gap to support SMEs, and development finance institutions alone can’t make up the shortfall in emerging economies. Research launched at the FFD4 conference spotlights how DFIs...
01/07/2025, 11:52
Pioneers Post - Latest News Feed
French savers’ investments in social ventures top €29bn in 2024, latest ‘solidarity finance’ figures reveal
Data in the Social Impact Finance Barometer 2025 reveals investments in ‘solidarity finance’ grew by nearly €2bn compared with 2023, but its share of total household savings fails to increase substantially.
30/06/2025, 12:12
Pioneers Post - Latest News Feed
B Corp awareness peaks in the UK, as death announced of co-founder Andrew Kassoy
B Corp community mourns loss of co-founder Andrew Kassoy – as B Lab UK reveals new data that reports 51% of the UK public is “aware” of B Corps, higher than any other country.
27/06/2025, 09:46
Pioneers Post - Latest News Feed
UK Government commits to ‘deepen collaboration with the impact economy’ in new industrial strategy
Growth-focused “modern industrial strategy” pledges to align economic value with social outcomes through impact investment and procurement with social enterprises – but falls short on some expectations from...
26/06/2025, 10:38
Pioneers Post - Latest News Feed
EU anti-greenwashing law torpedoed after Commission’s shock U-turn
Much-awaited directive banning businesses from making false green claims hits a wall after EU executive signals it will withdraw its proposal for a Green Claims Directive days before final negotiations...
25/06/2025, 10:32
Pioneers Post - Latest News Feed
When fashion faces the future: the biomaterials startups going back to nature
Our demand for more and more clothes is bad news for the planet. New, nature-derived materials promise a lighter footprint – but can they convince price-conscious shoppers, investors and retailers to take a...
24/06/2025, 13:15
Pioneers Post - Latest News Feed
The Liverpool social enterprise building on a legacy of education for women: Good Stories episode 5
Join Pioneers Post reporter David Lyons in Liverpool, England, where social enterprise Blackburne House is providing educational courses for underserved women in the local community while innovating its...
23/06/2025, 14:00
Pioneers Post - Latest News Feed
The Editor’s Post: Blue economy tries to stay afloat as Americans snub UN conference
Business and finance came together to back the blue economy at the UN Ocean Conference last week – but with the US conspicuously absent, their commitments may be in vain.
20/06/2025, 13:00
Pioneers Post - Latest News Feed
Delivered! Economic policies that worked: the rise of Social Investment
By Tim Thorlby 7 min read This is the third blog in a series looking at economic policies that have worked in the UK. Here, we explore the rise of social investment over the last 25 years and the lessons...
02/04/2025, 12:48
Insight - Beautiful Enterprise
Dreaming of Starting a Social Enterprise but Don’t Know Where to Begin?
Looking to kickstart your social enterprise? The Tomorrow Makers SPARK program offers grants, mentorship, peer support, and practical workshops to help refine your business model and bring your idea to...
13/03/2025, 09:50
Social Good Stuff
Could This Be You? Four Enterprises That Took Flight With All Good Ventures’ Support
Starting out can feel uncertain, but you don’t have to go it alone. Beth Chapman from All Good Ventures shares inspiring examples of what’s possible with the right guidance - including the perfect opportunity...
12/03/2025, 09:32
Social Good Stuff
Chris Boyle and StandbyU: Harnessing Connection to Drive Impact
Chris Boyle from the StandbyU Foundation merges innovation with connection to tackle domestic violence. Discover more about his journey and efforts, gain practical and proven grant tips, and nominate your...
06/03/2025, 02:16
Social Good Stuff
Delivered! Economic policies that worked: Sure Start
By Tim Thorlby 5 min read This is the second blog in a series looking at some of the UK’s most successful economic policies - and what we can learn from them. In this blog we review the lessons from Sure...
28/02/2025, 17:03
Insight - Beautiful Enterprise
When Good Intentions Aren’t Enough: Examining Privilege in Social Enterprise
Social enterprises are making waves by tackling big social challenges, but who’s steering the ship? Often—but not always—those in leadership come from privileged backgrounds, which can influence how problems...
21/02/2025, 10:55
Social Good Stuff
Highgate Newtown Community Centre review – if you’re looking for design that humanises, here it is
Highgate, LondonAn old Territorial Army hall has been transformed into an inspiring mixed-used development – workshops, social hub, sports pitch, refugee accommodation – that’s more than the sum of its partsI...
09/02/2025, 11:00
Social enterprises | The Guardian
Delivered! Economic policies that worked: the Minimum Wage at 25
By Tim Thorlby 5 min read This is the first blog in a series looking at successful economic policies that have delivered for the UK. It reminds us that positive change is possible. This first blog...
04/02/2025, 14:15
Insight - Beautiful Enterprise
Recognise an Unsung Hero: Nominations Open for the 2025 Westfield Local Heroes Program
Now in its eighth year, the Westfield Local Heroes program is offering up to $1,250,000 in community grants to support individuals and organisations making a positive impact. The post Recognise an Unsung...
31/01/2025, 02:05
Social Good Stuff
5 Reasons Why the Tomorrow Makers IGNITE Program Could Be Your Gamechanger
Discover how the Tomorrow Makers IGNITE Program can help scale your social enterprise! With up to $110K funding, tailored mentorship, peer support, and an inspiring retreat, this program is your chance to...
19/01/2025, 10:03
Social Good Stuff
AI, social justice & the planet: a beginner’s guide to the 4th Industrial Revolution
By Tim Thorlby 7 min read This is a blog about Artificial Intelligence for people who don’t really care about AI. It answers seven key questions. Will this new wave of technology serve society or will we...
14/01/2025, 18:25
Insight - Beautiful Enterprise
Profit vs Purpose in Social Enterprises: Should One Take the Lead?
Stay true to your purpose while staying afloat. Finding the sweet spot between making money and making a difference can be a real challenge for social enterprises. Is focusing on profit is the secret to...
17/12/2024, 10:44
Social Good Stuff
Inclusive economy? Finding Cinderella in the ‘hand & heart’ economy
By Tim Thorlby 5 min read This is the fourth blog looking at the ‘inclusive economy’. This blog highlights the importance of ‘hand and heart’ jobs in the foundational economy and how this is being...
03/12/2024, 12:32
Insight - Beautiful Enterprise
Black Philanthropy Month Founder Dr. Jacqueline “Bouvier” Copeland Steps Down as Leader and Chairwoman
Dr. Jacqueline “Bouvier” Copeland, founder of Black Philanthropy Month, steps down as leader, passing the mantle to Floyd Jones. Discover how BPM continues its global mission to promote Black giving, tackle...
22/11/2024, 04:28
Social Good Stuff
Inclusive economy? To restart social mobility, we must close the Participation Gap
By Tim Thorlby 5 min read This is the third blog in a series on the ‘inclusive economy’. It identifies a core challenge in restarting the engine of social mobility in the UK; narrowing the ‘participation...
01/11/2024, 11:29
Insight - Beautiful Enterprise
Navigating Change: Key Trends Shaping Social Enterprise in 2024 and Beyond
Explore how emerging technologies, sustainable practices, social media, financial innovation, and social procurement are redefining social enterprises in 2024 and beyond. Discover strategies to thrive and...
03/09/2024, 12:09
Social Good Stuff
Applications Open for 2024 World Summit Awards Australia: Showcase Your Digital Innovation on a Global Stage
WSA Australia celebrates local projects that leverage digital solutions that put people and the planet first. Australian social impact makers and digital innovators are invited to showcase their potential on...
15/07/2024, 12:02
Social Good Stuff
Cockpit Deptford review – the subtle art of making do
Deptford, LondonThe architects behind Peckham’s pioneering Bold Tendencies car park venue have renovated a block of artists’ studios housed in a 60s council office building, with a few deft additions...
14/07/2024, 11:00
Social enterprises | The Guardian
Oxford brewery helps cut reoffending rates by training jail-leavers to make ale
Social movement is a potential tool in solving UK prison crisis by helping ex-convicts learn new skills and readjustGood beer, said Thomas Jefferson, “softens the temper, cheers the spirit and promotes...
14/07/2024, 10:00
Social enterprises | The Guardian
MEDIA RELEASE: Social Change Central Launches National Gateway to the Australian Social Enterprise Sector
Designed to simplify navigation of the complex social enterprise ecosystem and centralise sharing and access to information, learning resources, and support, Social Change Central's new all-in-one portal is...
01/07/2024, 12:21
Social Good Stuff
The Rise of the Bank: How its stories shape your life
By Tim Thorlby 5 min read This blog explores the growing role of the Bank of England in recent years and the impact it has had on our lives. But it’s not just a blog about central banking, it is about the...
28/05/2024, 09:40
Insight - Beautiful Enterprise
Breaking Cycles: Empowering Young Lives Through Social Enterprise
Discover the impact of the Westpac Social Change Fellowship on Mick Cronin in empowering youth and creating sustainable pathways for change. Learn about the 2025 Westpac Social Change Fellowship and how you...
20/05/2024, 12:53
Social Good Stuff
For Charlie (Part 2): From myth to reality - how we build more houses
By Tim Thorlby 8 min read This is the second blog looking at the UK’s housing omni-crisis; it explores the possible solutions. In particular, why don’t we build enough houses in the UK? The blog...
24/04/2024, 17:07
Insight - Beautiful Enterprise
Are You Ready for SEDI? Unpacking the Latest Funding Boost for Social Enterprises
Australia's social enterprise sector has received a monumental boost with the Albanese Labor Government's $11.6 million Social Enterprise Development Initiative. This initiative promises to empower social...
08/04/2024, 12:27
Social Good Stuff
What’s Holding Back The Business for Good Movement And Where Are There Opportunities For Growth?
How might we improve our personal health while turbocharging the growth of the 'business for good' movement? Here are some reflections from Tom Allen, Founder and CEO at Impact Boom, on ideas, barriers,...
17/03/2024, 10:17
Social Good Stuff
Social enterprise offers young people paid opportunity to protect UK oceans
Sea Ranger Service will offer the chance to carry out maintenance work and climate research on sailing vesselsA social enterprise has launched offering people between the ages of 18 and 29 the chance to...
19/01/2024, 08:00
Social enterprises | The Guardian
Creative ideas to turn train stations into social hubs | Letter
After the government climbdown on closures, Prof Paul Salveson highlights social enterprises helping to save train stationsThere is a crying need, as you argue in your editorial, for much more creative...
08/11/2023, 18:11
Social enterprises | The Guardian
New Briefing Paper: Agriculture in a Wellbeing Economy
Nutritious food is one of our most basic human needs, and yet access to it is wildly unequal. At the same time, food production is one of the most significant drivers of global environmental degradation. Our...
02/10/2023, 16:26
Wellbeing Economy Alliance
WEAll is recruiting: Implementation Lead (maternity cover)
Job Description WEAll Implementation Lead Application deadline: 22nd October 2023 at 23:59 UK time The role Europe is at a pivotal moment with the European Union recognising the need to shift to a Wellbeing...
29/09/2023, 12:39
Wellbeing Economy Alliance
EU Wellbeing Economy Coalition Discussion Paper
By Lisa Hough-Stewart, Implementation Lead at WEAll Last month, the EU Wellbeing Economy coalition* launched our vision for an economic system in Europe focused on meeting the fundamental needs and rights of...
03/07/2023, 19:48
Wellbeing Economy Alliance
Foro Anual Valos 2023: detalles del aporte de la Universidad Nacional de Cuyo
Juan Pablo Miguel y Marisol Cavichioli, referentes de la Universidad en temáticas vinculadas a la sustentabilidad, representaron a la Universidad en este espacio estratégico para el debate de ideas y...
03/07/2023, 14:17
Wellbeing Economy Alliance
‘We made a nuisance of ourselves’: how Citizens House created real affordable housing – for ever!
After years of campaigning, 11 homes have been built as London’s first community land trust – protected in value from the volatile property market. We meet the people who made it happenIn the back corner of a...
20/04/2023, 10:30
Social enterprises | The Guardian
Remade in Paris: new life for capital’s abandoned buildings
Across the French capital, old stations, factories and a university campus are being transformed into artists’ studios, theatres and some of the city’s hottest clubbing venuesAn enormous art nouveau...
23/02/2023, 07:00
Social enterprises | The Guardian
Jam today: how the Soul Shack nurtures the spirit of a community
Your donations will help a south London youth club to thrive – and contribute to the community in so many other ways‘Who wants to learn how to make jam?” Shanelle Webb calls out after the children have...
01/01/2023, 11:00
Social enterprises | The Guardian
‘Pay what you can afford’: Newcastle bakery combats rising cost of living
Big River Bakery is one of many charities and social enterprises that are focus of Guardian and Observer charity appeal 2022• Please donate to the appeal here“They are absolutely food of the gods,” said Andy...
09/12/2022, 12:02
Social enterprises | The Guardian
‘Those clothes were like gold’: fashion donors give refugees dignity of choice
Give Your Best’s virtual shopfront allows women in need to select from people’s unwanted garmentsWhen she first came to Britain as a refugee from Nigeria six years ago, Kemi had a three-month-old daughter, a...
14/09/2022, 15:00
Social enterprises | The Guardian
Founders of ticketing platform Humanitix honoured with Committee for Sydney award
Josh Ross and Adam McCurdie recognised for work on social enterprise that donates ticket booking fees to charityGet our free news app, morning email briefing or daily news podcastA social enterprise that...
12/09/2022, 10:13
Social enterprises | The Guardian
‘Free meals for homeless’ cafe in London’s East End at risk as donations dry up
The Canvas’s founder says takings were so low as cost of living crisis bites she thought tills were brokenThe founder of a London social enterprise that gives free meals to refugees and the homeless has said...
28/05/2022, 08:00
Social enterprises | The Guardian
Social supermarkets offer choice and self-esteem to hard-up workers
People on low incomes can fill a basket with groceries for a nominal sum at the stores – one of which will open this year on the edge of London’s Square MileIn the crypt of a 283-year-old London church, you...
14/05/2022, 16:00
Social enterprises | The Guardian
Need a lathe or a laser cutter? Come to Bloqs – Britain’s biggest open-access factory
A rotting north London warehouse earmarked for flats has been transformed into a cutting-edge ‘makerspace’. Can it restore the area to its former inventive glory? From guns and vacuum flasks to cookers and...
10/02/2022, 16:29
Social enterprises | The Guardian
Brrrrrrrrrrrrrr….Have I Got Social Enterprise (and Charity) Social Enterprise News For You
Greetings from cold and rainy South East London. I think today is the day: I’m going to have to put my shorts away, throw on some jeans and turn on the heating. It turns out that I’m not hardy...
25/09/2020, 11:34
SSE
It’s a very distracted Have I Got Social Enterprise (and Charity) News For You
I am too excited to concentrate properly. It feels as thought nothing has been going on for months and then out of the blue, it seems that Gareth Bale is moving back to Spurs an that it could all be …...
18/09/2020, 14:48
SSE
Rise of the robots: Have I Got Social Enterprise (and Charity) News For You
Worrying times for newsletter writers. This week, the Guardian published an article that was written by a robot. I think we all knows where this ends up. A year or so ago I bought a robot vacuum cleaner and...
11/09/2020, 11:55
SSE
With a slightly different name, it’s Have I Got Social Enterprise (and Charity) News For You!
First off, thank you for everyone who got in touch after last week’s email, I was really quite touched by your kind words! Luckily, our daughter is much better and back to her normal modus operandi of...
28/08/2020, 12:01
SSE
Not in the mood to think of a headline: Have I Got Social Enterprise News For You
A short intro this week because I’ve been up half night the feeling ropey so I’m going to get this out and go back to bed. Luckily everything except these two sentences was written yesterday! Take...
31/07/2020, 08:12
SSE
Ep. 44: The end of employee ownership at New Belgium and why it matters
New Belgium Brewing has been held up as a shining example of what could be possible through worker ownership. Bu now that it's been purchased by an international conglomerate, there are new questions about...
13/02/2020, 11:30
The Next System Podcast
Ep. 43: "Job Guarantee Now!" with Darrick Hamilton and Sarah Treuhaft
Today's so-called "full-employment economy" still fails millions. We examine the campaign for a federal jobs guarantee and why now is the time to fight for transformative changes in the job market. We talk to...
30/01/2020, 11:30
The Next System Podcast
Ep. 42: On "The Making of a Democratic Economy" (W/ Ted Howard and Marjorie Kelly)
This week, we sit down with Marjorie Kelly and Ted Howard, co-authors of The Making of a Democratic Economy. Illuminating the principles of a democratic economy through the stories of on-the-ground community...
14/01/2020, 20:04
The Next System Podcast
Ep. 38: Democratizing power in rural America through electric co-ops
In this episode, we're discussing how to further democratize rural electric cooperatives and what that means for the communities that these institutions serve. In this podcast, we're joined by The Democracy...
07/10/2019, 14:14
The Next System Podcast
Guest Podcast! The Next World Podcast on Reparations, the Green New Deal, and the School to Prison Pipeline
This week we're featuring a podcast from our peers at the National Economic and Social Rights Initiative. The Next World: A Podcast About Building Movements focuses on a range of topics that will resonate...
01/10/2019, 12:22
The Next System Podcast
Ep. 35: The policy approach to mainstream worker ownership
This week we're looking at building worker ownership in the economy from a policy perspective. Given new policies proposed by a host of Democratic Candidates, worker power and inequality are two topics very...
11/06/2019, 13:45
The Next System Podcast
Ep. 33: Social Wealth Funds as Vehicles for Economic Empowerment
This week, we're talking about how Social Wealth Funds can play a role in empowering both individuals and communities in the economy. Joining us is member of the Maryland House of Delegates Gabriel Acevero,...
20/05/2019, 11:50
The Next System Podcast
Ep. 31: Participatory budgeting: When government really is by the people
This week we are talking about deepening democracy in our communities through participatory budgeting and participatory decision making more broadly. We're joined by three great guests: Shari Davis of...
19/03/2019, 13:20
The Next System Podcast
When "growing the economy" is not the right answer: Moving to sustainability
This week on the Next System Podcast we're joined by Carina Millstone to discuss how to design business for an economic system that is rooted within ecological limits. Millstone is the executive director...
27/11/2018, 11:12
The Next System Podcast
Episode 23: Community Control of Land and Housing (W/ Jarrid Green)
The Democracy Collaborative's Senior Research Fellow, Jarrid Green, joins the Next System Podcast to discuss his new report on community control of land and housing, which includes a discussion of actionable...
29/08/2018, 21:22
The Next System Podcast
Ep. 21: Worker Cooperatives & System Change (W/ Esteban Kelly)
This week Esteban Kelly of the United States Federation of Worker Cooperatives joins us to talk about his experience with cooperatives and his perspective on how they fit into a movement for systemic change....
19/06/2018, 16:47
The Next System Podcast
Ep. 20: Towards the Inclusive Workers' Movement of the Future (W/ Dorian Warren)
This week, we speak with Dr. Dorian Warren about a wide range of subjects, from the persistent importance of unions and solidarity, to transformative electoral politics and guaranteed income schemes. In...
16/04/2018, 19:58
The Next System Podcast
Ep. 19: Extraction & Resilience in Appalachia (W/ Elizabeth Catte)
This week we're talking with Elizabeth Catte, author of What You Are Getting Wrong About Appalachia. The book focuses on how narratives have been constructed to explain the region's poverty and how those...
26/03/2018, 12:28
The Next System Podcast
Ep. 18: The New Abolitionism & Monetary Freedom (W/ Delman Coates)
On this episode of the Next System Podcast, Rev. Dr. Delman Coates discusses "The New Abolitionism: The Campaign for Monetary Freedom," a program that seeks to empower people with knowledge about the monetary...
12/03/2018, 19:47
The Next System Podcast
Ep. 17: Social Transformation Through 'The Commons' (W/ David Bollier)
David Bollier joins us this week to discuss "the commons" and what such a concept means for social transformation. You can read more about David's ideas in his paper for the Next Systems: Models and...
26/02/2018, 15:55
The Next System Podcast
Ep. 16: "Resist & Build": Discussing the Solidarity Economy (W/ Emily Kawano)
Emily Kawano, coordinator of the US Solidarity Network, Intercontinental Network for the Promotion of the Social Solidarity Economy (RIPESS), and co-director of the Wellspring Cooperative in Springfield,...
12/02/2018, 14:46
The Next System Podcast
Ep. 15: How Communities Can Take Control of Their Police (W/ Max Rameau)
This week on the Next System Podcast, Adam talks with Max Rameau about his article "Community Control of Police: A Proposal," part of the Prisons and Policing: Systemic Challenges & Alternative Visions...
17/01/2018, 20:24
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Ep. 14: The Job Guarantee & Social Justice (W/ Pavlina Tcherneva)
This week Adam is joined by the Next System Project's Research Associate Cecilia Gingerich to interview Pavlina Tcherneva about the transformative potential of a federal job guarantee. Pavlina is an Associate...
20/12/2017, 16:25
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Ep. 13: Building A Caring Majority (W/ Sarita Gupta)
This week Sarita Gupta sits down to discuss her work on Caring Across Generations. Sarita is the executive director of Jobs With Justice and the co-director of Caring Across Generations. Transcripts of all...
06/12/2017, 16:53
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Ep. 12: Black Power Vs. Black Capitalism (W/ Nishani Frazier)
This week Nishani Frazier sits down to discuss her book Harambee City: The Congress of Racial Equality and the Rise of Black Power Populism. Nishani is a fellow at The Democracy Collaborative and an Associate...
29/11/2017, 20:44
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Ep. 11: The Transformative Potential of Public Ownership (W/ Andrew Cumbers)
This week on the Next System Podcast, Dr. Andrew Cumbers sits down to discuss his work on public ownership and how such paradigms can pave the way for democratic controls over the economy. The Democracy...
15/11/2017, 21:10
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Ep. 10.2: The Pluralist Commonwealth (W/ Gar Alperovitz)
In the second of a two-part interview, Next System Project Co-Chair Gar Alperovitz talks about 'what comes next' after our current corporate capitalist system: the Pluralist Commonwealth. Be sure to listen to...
09/11/2017, 14:23
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Ep. 10.1: System Change, Past & Present (W/ Gar Alperovitz)
In the first of a two-part interview, The Next System Project's Co-Chair Gar Alperovitz describes his journey toward system change and what is myriad experiences tell him about our present political and...
02/11/2017, 13:51
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Ep. 9: Energizing Democracy By Democratizing Energy (W/ Denise Fairchild)
This week Johanna Bozuwa joins host Adam Simpson to discuss energy democracy with Dr. Denise Fairchild, the President & CEO of Emerald Cities Collaborative. Denise is the co-author of a new anthology, with...
25/10/2017, 13:34
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Ep. 6: Capital Bias vs. Generative Design W/ Marjorie Kelly
This week, Adam sits down with Marjorie Kelly to find out why she believes that worker ownership is fundamental to building a new economy and detail a new initiative to begin realizing that vision. Full...
19/09/2017, 21:04
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Ep. 4: Discussing the Racial Wealth Gap & the Job Guarantee (W/ Darrick Hamilton)
This week on the Next System Podcast, Adam sits does with Darrick Hamilton to discuss his work on the racial wealth gap in the United States, as well as Hamilton's proposal for a federal job guarantee...
05/09/2017, 21:47
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Ep. 3: Carbon tax & Social Dividends w/ Jeremiah Lowery & Camila Thorndike
Adam Simpson and Carla Santos-Skandier sat down with Jeremiah Lowery and Camila Thorndike, the Climate Justice Organizer and Carbon Pricing Coordinator, respectively, of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network...
30/08/2017, 15:31
The Next System Podcast
Ep. 1: Gar Alperovitz & Gus Speth on the Next System
In the debut episode of the Next System Podcast, host Adam Simpson sits down with the co-chairs of the Next System Project, Gar Alperovitz and Gus Speth. The co-chairs discuss what NSP means to them in the...
14/08/2017, 15:33
The Next System Podcast
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