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Student Co-op Homes launches groundbreaking share offer
National body Student Co‑op Homes (SCH) is today (10 October 2019) launching a community share offer that aims to grow a vibrant co‑op housing market in the UK – and cultivate the next generation of…
4 years 3 months
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Recording-breaking celebration for Co‑operative of the Year Awards
Two new awards, a record number of votes and six winners – the Co-operative of the Year Awards 2019 have been another phenomenal celebration of the power of co-operation.
4 years 3 months
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Rural communities are ‘most co‑operative’ in the UK
The Scottish islands and Cumbria are the most co-operative places in the UK, according to the Co‑op Economy report – the UK’s most comprehensive examination of the co‑operative sector.
4 years 5 months
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The Bright Ideas Fund is now open!
Do you have a great idea for a community-owned business but need support to make it a reality?
4 years 5 months
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Bristol Credit Union celebrates 20 years of providing local, ethical saving and borrowing
Bristol Credit Union is celebrating its 20th anniversary – having provided over £30m in affordable loans since being registered on 15 July 1999.
4 years 6 months
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UK government urged to invest in employee and worker ownership
A new campaign launched today (22 July 2019) calls on the government to set a target for #1MillionOwners by 2030.
4 years 6 months
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Holyrood debates more housing co‑ops in Scotland
The Scottish Parliament will debate tonight (Wednesday 12 June) how to create more housing co‑ops in Scotland – to deliver cheaper rents, safer communities and more power to tenants.
4 years 7 months
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The Hive announces a new and improved support offer
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We are delighted to announce changes to The Hive support – now simpler with three pathways.
4 years 10 months
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The Co‑operative Bank extends support for The Hive until 2020
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The Hive, a support programme for co‑ops delivered by Co‑operatives UK in partnership with The Co‑operative Bank, will be extended until the end of 2020.
5 years 6 months
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The Hive £1m business support programme launches
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Co-operatives UK and The Co-operative Bank today (29 February, 2016) announce the launch of The Hive, a new business support programme for people wanting to start or grow co-operative or community…
7 years 11 months
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A new organisation for worker co-ops set to launch in 2023
A new federal body for worker co-ops and democratic employee-owned businesses has 2023 launch plan.
23 years 5 months