We're so excited to be sponsoring this exciting event, and we'll have a stall there, so do come and say hello if you're attending.
Find out more about the event here ➡️ buff.ly/VvzTW8v
16.02.2026 10:41 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
At the end of this month in Birmingham, 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.
16.02.2026 10:41 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
We're looking forward to attending the Co-op Retail Conference 2026 in Glasgow in March!
We’ll be exhibiting at this busy annual event, built around the needs of consumer-owned retail societies.
See you there?
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16.02.2026 10:09 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
This is your last chance to share any views before they submit their sector‑wide response.
Check out the guidance here and submit your response by Wednesday 👉 buff.ly/BsVnrYF
16.02.2026 08:56 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Last chance to share your views and shape government support for co-operatives!
The Department for Business and Trade’s call for evidence on supporting co‑operative growth closes on Wednesday (18 February).
16.02.2026 08:56 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Where housing co-operatives are clearly recognised in law and backed by joined-up legal and policy frameworks, the sector is much stronger.
Find out more and read the report here 👉 buff.ly/6j6pasF
13.02.2026 12:08 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The final report from the International Legal Research and Analysis Initiative – The Law on Cooperative Housing (ILRAI) is now available!
The report looks at co-operative housing laws across different countries and a clear pattern emerges.
13.02.2026 12:08 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Are you part of a Community Owned pub? 🍻
We're offering loan finance of between £75,000 to £150,000 to help YOU build your business
Read more here buff.ly/3VfEKqh #CommunityOwned #CommunityPubs
13.02.2026 11:58 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Do you want to be part of building a thriving #Cooperative sector?
We are actively seeking investment in ICOF Community Capital Limited.
Find out how you can get involved here 👉 buff.ly/3eqo5QC
11.02.2026 08:23 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
We were delighted to help an award-winning garden co-op for disabled workers to open a cafe back in 2018 🍵
Bishopwearmouth is a great example of the positive effect of giving workers of all abilities an equal say 👏
Read the #Lending story here buff.ly/3NQZ7Y5
10.02.2026 16:04 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The UK’s newly formed retail society OurCoop has announced one of its first major commitments – a pledge to create 300 new apprenticeship placements as part of #NationalApprenticeshipWeek !
Read more ➡️ buff.ly/IzHiIfY
10.02.2026 11:33 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Have you heard about the Chris Herries Scheme?
It gives women an opportunity to receive tailored 1-1 mentoring from experienced and exceptional women from across the co-operative movement
Here are two contributions from women who have taken part 👉 buff.ly/ZGLNbOY
09.02.2026 11:04 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Considering starting a member owned business?
Taking a community asset or business into community ownership?
We could help - find out more here 👉 buff.ly/3WTepSl #ComBiz
09.02.2026 10:09 — 👍 0 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
💡 Join Utility Aid online in three weeks for a clear, practical webinar designed to help you understand your electricity bills, with tips on reducing energy costs.
Register here ➡️ buff.ly/4IWsxZO
06.02.2026 11:58 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
This is the UK’s only annual event built around the needs of consumer-owned retail societies, to share insight, tackle common challenges and shape what comes next for co-operative retail.
We're excited to be attending the conference - come and say hi! ➡️ buff.ly/ubkgTzl
06.02.2026 08:42 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
🙌 Co-op Group has announced 18 openings in the first quarter of 2026, including new stores and stores re-opening following "transformative investment" ➡️ buff.ly/ubkgTzl
This comes ahead of Co-op Retail Conference 2026, which is taking place in Glasgow in March.
06.02.2026 08:42 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
We were delighted to help this pub last year!
The Elm Tree Inn has been purchased by the community with help from a creative social media campaign, a passionate community investment effort, and a loan finance package.
Read the full story here 👉 buff.ly/Z0kE7um
05.02.2026 19:37 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Social enterprises, CICs and charities based in Leicestershire! Find out about social finance at the Social Investment Funding Fair on Wednesday February the 18th in Leicester!
We’ll be there with a stall, so come and say hi!
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05.02.2026 16:23 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
🏗️ Our Ethical Policy sets out the positive and negative criteria which guide the way in which we carry out our business activities.
Check it out ➡️ buff.ly/gy6bSwn
04.02.2026 08:23 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
In West Yorkshire and thinking of starting an ethical business? 🤔
Sign up for this FREE online workshop next week and learn how co‑ops can help your community to thrive.
Sign up here ➡️ buff.ly/YXKw6mj
03.02.2026 16:04 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Did you see? Co-operatives UK has revealed its Co-op Retail Conference 2026 line-up, including a Gala dinner address from broadcaster Kirsty Wark!
We're so excited to be attending the conference - come along and say hi!
Check out the line-up here ➡️ buff.ly/fdMlz9V
03.02.2026 12:06 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
🏘️ Trying to get a housing coop off the ground?
We can lend up to £150,000 from our own funds and we work with other lenders to provide much larger loans. Together we can offer a unique financial package to help housing co-operatives buy property.
👉 buff.ly/3WCVNEL
02.02.2026 10:09 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
What is our vision? 💭
We want to create a thriving, diverse and sustainable cooperative economy in the UK
Find out more about how we are working towards this here ➡️ buff.ly/3OO0uYu #Coops
30.01.2026 11:58 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Will you be heading to Glasgow for the Co-op Retail Conference 2026 in March? If you are, come and find us!
We’ll be exhibiting at this busy annual event, built around the needs of consumer-owned retail societies.
See you there?
buff.ly/XBh2qEI
30.01.2026 08:01 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
One week to go! The Big South West Meet-Up 🙌
Head to Powderham Castle and plan for the successful future of your community shop – get expert advice, be inspired and make connections.
Register here ➡️ buff.ly/QJ3faFN
29.01.2026 19:37 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
We’re delighted to be sponsoring this year’s Future Co-ops conference!
Taking place in Birmingham from 27th - 28th February, it will examine how collective action and co-operation can rebuild trust and deliver real power at a local level.
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28.01.2026 09:36 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Looking for an ethical home for your money? Want it to do good?
Did you know you can invest in our work to build a thriving co-operative sector?
Find out more here 👉 buff.ly/0BGkBsw #Coops
27.01.2026 16:04 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Exciting opportunity here!
Co-operative College is recruiting for two Trustees (one of whom they hope will serve as Vice Chair) and up to two independent members for their Audit and Risk Committee.
Interested? Apply by 9am on Monday 9 February 👉 buff.ly/Wb9X4CD
27.01.2026 10:05 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Supporting communities to secure their long-term, financial resilience - through citizen-driven funding and finance sources and embedding democratic control. @dtascotland.bsky.social
Propelling employee ownership into the mainstream for fairer livelihoods, stronger businesses, and a thriving people-powered economy.
🔗 https://employeeownership.co.uk/
Social Business Wales is funded by Welsh Government. It
is delivered by a consortium of providers. Call us on 03000 6 03000.
We help social enterprises and charities navigate the world of social investment
Mae Cwmpas yn asiantaeth ddatblygu sy'n gweithio dros newid cadarnhaol.
Cwmpas is a development agency working for positive change.
We support local community organisations to be strong and successful. #PowerOfCommunity
AKA @localitynews
locality.org.uk
Our aim is to strengthen and empower local communities to manage and benefit from their contributions to a low-carbon society.
All things Community Shares, a unique way of Co-operatives and Community Benefit Societies raising community based investment and building a movement. Brought to you by Co-operatives UK & partners.
https://linktr.ee/comshares
The campaign for community power. Driving forward landmark legislation that will give everyone the right to shape the place they live. https://www.right-here.org/
We offer funding and support to the organisations that make up the social economy, providing them with the tools they need to make a positive difference.
https://www.sibgroup.org.uk/
Bespoke business consultancy and support for co-operative, mutual and community led start-up and existing businesses. Our Mission? More #Coops THE best option for people and planet.
https://linktr.ee/coopfutures
We're the national membership body for social enterprises, campaigning for a thriving #SocialEnterprise community across Scotland.
Join us for networking, support, and events that drive positive change 👇
https://linktr.ee/social_enterprise_scotland
We are the think-do tank that backs community business. We turn bold ideas into action so communities have the power to change what matters to them.
powertochange.org.uk
We're an independent think tank and network of councils with a mission to transform public services and unlock community power.
Find out more 🔗 https://www.newlocal.org.uk/
Better Society Capital improves the lives of people in the UK by connecting social investment to charities and social enterprises.
We equip people to start, scale, and strengthen impactful organisations, with action-based and accessible courses, mentoring, and funding opportunities.
https://linktr.ee/SchSocEnt
We are the UK’s strong voice for social enterprise, offering membership and network building for businesses with a social or environmental purpose.
The UK organisation for housing co-operatives, tenant-controlled housing organisations and regional federations of housing co-operatives.
The UK's apex body and authority on co-operatives, we provide expert support, advocacy and development to help member-owned businesses thrive and build a fairer, more sustainable future. Sign up to our newsletters: www.uk.coop/email
