Journal of Co-operative Studies

Drawing on research with 2 co-ops of the Movimento dos Trabalhadores Rurais Sem Terra in Brazil, Hostin-Silva’s paper examines meaningful & impactful support to communities via small-scale localised practices rooted in solidarity, co-operation, & mutual aid. Download here ↓ doi.org/10.61869/WKA...

Manley et al.'s recent paper on the role of worker co-ops and the development of a social value toolkit - argues for a relational theory of social value. It includes data from one of the case studies investigated in the design of the toolkit. Available here → doi.org/10.61869/XLB...

Can the UK political ambition to double the size of its co-op sector be achieved? The 2026 UKSCS conference provides space to explore how co-operatives can address societal challenges & contribute meaningfully to economic and social development. Join us - book now - www.ukscs.coop/events/ukscs...

Co-operative Law summer school in Croatia - August. Early bird registration deadline 15 March ⬇️

www.smu.ca/iccm/program...

And snother hood link from @communityeconomies - a link to Caroline Shenaz Hossein’s book on community based banking - www.communityeconomies.org/news/open-ac...

Thanks to #CommunityEconomies who featured our special issue on worker co-ops. You can see their blog here: www.communityeconomies.org/news/worker-.... And you can access the full issue here ➡️ doi.org/10.61869/CXV...

Co-operative Conversations with Adrian Ashton - 19 January 2026 - To mark the start of 2026, Adrian Ashton joins Mike Wistow for UKSCS's online Co-operative Conversations on 19 January. To book your free place, see the link below ↓
www.ukscs.coop/events/co-op... @ukcoopstudies.bsky.social

Journal of Co-operative Studies, Vol 58 No 3 Winter 2025 Special issue: Worker co-operatives and concern for community

Our bumper issue analyses worker co-operatives & the community contexts in which they are embedded, asking whether, how, and to what extent these organisations engage with & contribute to their wider communities. Thanks to guest editors Villela, Perrin, Deblangy & Sahi. ↓
doi.org/10.61869/CXV...

💬Join us for the next online Co-op Conversation on 24 Nov⤵️
@ukcoopstudies.bsky.social #coops #coopcouncil

Australian co-op apex launches women's leadership network Australia’s Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM) has launched Eliza’s Project, an initiative to champion women’s leadership

Eliza’s Network, named after a Rochdale Pioneer, brings together current and former sector CEOs from around the world www.thenews.coop/australian-c.... @coopnews.bsky.social @ukcoopstudies.bsky.social

Out now - Journal of Co-operative Studies, 58(2) - doi.org/10.61869/YOZ.... The UN International Year of Co-operatives theme is “co-ops build a better world” which runs through the papers in this issue demonstrating the breadth of co-op reach into different sectors, spread around the world.

November Co-op Conference in Belfast - Co-operative Alternatives Co-operatives as Policy Tools for Economic and Social Transformation Date: Thursday the 13th November 2025 Time: 9.30 to 1.00 Venue: Long Gallery, Stormont, Belfast This event is particularly relevant...

Co-operatives as policy tools for economic and social transformation: Belfast, 13 Nov 2025 (09:00-13:00 GMT). National and international experts on how co-operatives can reshape economic and social systems. More info/register for this free event: www.coopalternatives.coop/blog/novembe...

The transformative power of co-operation 🙌

Sophie Ziegler-Jones, Comms & PR Lead at Suma Wholefoods, explains why partnering with us & supporting community businesses is a natural fit for them as a co-operative wholesaler. 🤝

➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/the-transformative-power-of-co-operation/

💻A webinar for your diaries – boosting the local economy

In this webinar, we will be focusing on ways in which community-owned businesses can boost their local economy. 

Join the conversation! 🗣️

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-impact-boosting-the-local-economy-tickets-1753159831249

Please note - new start time - now 2pm GMT ⬇️⬇️🕑

Co-operative Conversations - 1 October with Paul Thambar

Join us on 1 Oct - in conversation with Paul Thambar, Director of the Mutual Value Impact Lab & global expert in performance measurement and evaluation in member-owned and purpose-led organisations. www.ukscs.coop/events/co-op...

2026 Special Issue: Co-operatives and co-operative principles in sport - Call for papers

This timely special issue seeks to investigate the role of the co-operative movement associated in sport at all levels, assessing the extent to which there needs to be a much closer link between sporting activities and the people who support it so enthusiastically. www.ukscs.coop/articles/202...

UKSCS Annual Lecture 2025: Anu Puusa

The dual nature of co-operatives – finding a balance between member-community and business role. What is it? The topic for the UKSCS Annual Lecture 2025 with Prof. Anu Puusa. When? 5 Nov, 1-2pm (GMT) online. Is it free to attend? YES - book now ↓ www.ukscs.coop/events/ukscs... #coops #workercoops

There's still time to book your free place 👇

Co-operative Conversations with Debs McCahon, 19 August 2025

If you liked the special issue of the Journal - doi.org/10.61869/CWG... - celebrating the centenary of Woodcraft Folk – we have more! Debs McCahon, Woodcraft’s CEO will be in conversation with Mike Wistow - 19 Aug. It’s free and it’s online – to book, visit: www.ukscs.coop/events/co-op... I #Coops

Still time to book for this free online event on Mon 17 July ⬇️⬇️

What better way to spend a Sunday - beer & co-ops😋

Journal of Co-operative Studies, Vol 58 No 1 Summer, 2025 - Special issue: Celebrating the centenary of the Woodcraft Folk

Basil Rawson is an excellent example of a labour & socialist figure who saw the Woodcraft Folk as the embodiment of his worldviews. Olewicz's article in this special issue charts Rawson's involvement in WF over 5 decades. For this and more, visit → doi.org/10.61869/CWG... #cooperation

Co-operative Conversations - 14 July with Rebecca Harvey

You are invited to join us on 14 July, 7pm (GMT +1) for UKSCS Co-operative Conversation with Rebecca Harvey - executive editor of @CoopNews - see link for more details for this free online event www.ukscs.coop/events/co-op... l #coopnews l #coops l @ukcoopstudies

Journal of Co-operative Studies, Vol 55 No 1 Summer (June) 2022 - Johnston Birchall - An appreciation

In June 2022 - a year after his death - we published a commemorative issue celebrating leading co-operative scholar, Johnston Birchall. He left a treasure trove of publications on member-based organisations, mutualism, & co-operative values & principles. See - doi.org/10.61869/NHN...
#coops #mutuals

Festival of Cooperatives in Manchester and Rochdale | ICA During 2025 - the second International Year of Cooperatives proclaimed by the United Nations and 130th anniversary of the ICA - the team is preparing a very special General Assembly.

Celebrating the UN International year of co-operatives festival in Manchester & Rochdale - here’s a link to preview experiences on offer for delegates. Inc - tour of FC United, Hulme Community Garden Centre, Unicorn Grocery co-op as well as Rochdale Pioneers Museum ica.coop/en/events/fe... #coops

New date for applications - now 30 June ⬇️ www.ukscs.coop/articles/pas...

Passionate about co-operatives, community empowerment, and sustainable development? Sheffield Co-operative Development Group (UK) are hiring - but you have to be quick, closing date for applications is 31 May. For more details, see forum.workers.coop/uploads/shor...

Accounting for sweat equity? This short paper explores different types of sweat equity & ways in which they might usefully be accounted for & incorporated into annual co-operative accounting and reporting. doi.org/10.61869/BZA... #coops

Co-operative Accounting – Challenges, Policy Gaps, and Future Directions- 3 July

Can current accounting frameworks capture what makes co-operatives different?
This is the question to be explored at a hybrid (in-person and online) event organised by the UK Co-operative SORP Stakeholder Panel to be held on Thursday, July 3 - 12:30 - 2pm GMT+1 - www.ukscs.coop/articles/co-...