We carry out strategic co-operative development, making it easier for people to start co-operatives.

Joined March 2018
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This inspiring new video produced by @CooperativesUK shows how #students are taking control of their housing through student #housing #coops. Features @EdinburghCoop @BSHCoop. Proud that @phonecoop has also played a key part in this exciting development. x.com/twitter/statuses/97602…

🎓🏠 WATCH "There is no landlord. We are in charge." #StudentCoopHomes launches to offer alternative housing – owned and run by students. Get involved 👉 uk.coop/students
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Let us tell you a story: Sheridan Electric Cooperative have made it their mission to provide reliable electric service to its 1,851 members in the US at a competitive price. They have an amazing .coop website - find out more here: bit.ly/3XYVcMO @icacoop
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⏳ THIS THURS - Book your place now for 'Co-ops: Empowering arts and culture' Discover how people are coming together to create spaces and organisations that enable the arts – and those who work in the arts – to flourish 📌 2 February, @CooperativesUK buff.ly/3CZPfXG
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Excellent news that @CoopHerrera has become a member of @icacoop, joining @cooproenf COOPSEMUTEL @coopnamard and @CoopVegaReal to become the fifth member of the International Co-operative Alliance in the Dominican Republic. Together we are stronger! #coops
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Are you a #Charity #SocEnt #ComBiz affected by rising energy costs? 📈 New fund coming to help with energy resilience - have your now to shape it ⬇️
Social investors are developing a pilot fund to support #Charities & #SocialEnterprises navigating rising energy costs by improving their energy resilience. Have your say on how you’ve been impacted to inform next steps. Learn more and take the survey👉 goodfinance.org.uk/latest/po…
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New community co-op Carrickfergus Community Greengrocer met local people to chat about plans to become a community business in the town centre. Supported by Co-op Alternatives & promoted through Positive Carrick CIC. #PositiveCarrick #CoopAlternatives
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Great review of the conference I organised on co-op housing!
How can UK #housing #coops work towards #sustainability goals on #climate, #racialequity, #decentwork and #education? Discussion at the @coophousinguk conference with @RepowerLondon, @pathwayhs, @BunkerCoop and many more bit.ly/3DOxI5z
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📥 #Coops! Want to increase your marketing email click‑through rates? Join the ‘You’ve got mail’ session at Practitioners Forum. Learn key rules for producing successful email campaigns – and leave inspired & equipped to create well-crafted emails. ow.ly/6wsL50KLhRH ✉️ 👍
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Research by @FertilityNUK shows there are more than 3.5million people in the UK currently experiencing fertility problems, meaning it's vital employers offer support, awareness and flexibility. That's why @coopuk is backing @twocitiesnickie 's #FertilityWorkplacePledge
In National Fertility Awareness Week debate @carolinenokes highlights new @coopuk policy to support individuals, partners and surrogates receiving and recovering from the physical and psychological effects of fertility treatment #NFAW22 #ItsWhatWeDo @skhouryhaq @FertilityNUK
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Career highlight this morning as HM Treasury Minister @griffitha announces that @hmtreasury will be taking forward legislation to create an optional statutory 'asset lock' for co-operative societies. Detail to be worked through, with input from @CooperativesUK members.
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Great to see Paul Hazen, US and global #coops luminary, and key supporter of @dotCoop receiving this prestigious award. @shaunfensom @malcolmcorbett @ViolettaDotCoop @bobburlton @icacoop @CooperativesUK @CoopsEurope youtu.be/f7CCqHubWG4
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Fascinating session at #waysforward conference in Manchester on co-operative solutions to retrofitting homes, led by @CarbonCoop, a great Manchester-based co-operative!
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Last year, we ran our campaign to purchase our first house and start an autonomous student housing coop in Brighton and Hove. We worked with @BaHCLT @ethexuk and @EcologyBS to provide a sustainable, radical and ethical way of living for students. 1/3
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🚨 EVENT RESCHEDULED TO NEXT TUESDAY 1ST NOV, 6:30PM, ELEC ENG 1 🚨 Come along and learn about Co-operatives! We will be discussing the Cork Student Housing Co-op Vision and are happy to answer questions for interested members. @UCCCoopStudies @ucccoopsoc @NoMoreLandlords
This Tuesday, we're happy to collaborate with @ucccoopsoc on Intro To Co-Operatives, a night introducing students to the co-operative movement, along with a short talk on what we've been up to and where we're going next! You can find us on Elec Eng 2 at half 6 this Tuesday!
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The Cardiff 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Conference "Young people and the future of cooperation in Europe" is ever coming closer. But why should you attend this event? We asked our event host @derekwalker_ CEO of @Cwmpas_Coop and our director @AgnesMathis👇 (1/2) #CoopFuture
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Thought-provoking workshop at #Waysforward with @shaunfensom and Cliff Mills of @ACSLLP on innovative finance models for #coops.
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The inspiring story of @Energy4AllLtd and the power of communities to take control of their own renewable energy is told by @CoopsWork at #waysforward conference in Manchester today. #coops
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Great AGM of @equalcarecoop today. They are truly inspiring and the support they've attracted for their innovative and fairer care model is amazing! All credit to Emma Back and the team! #coops
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🗣️ EXTRA, EXTRA!!! READ ALL ABOUT IT!! 🗣️ Thank you to Co-operative Housing Ireland for supporting us. Read our blog about our experience on our recent Switzerland trip! 🔗Link: cooperativehousing.ie/news/a…
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We are very proud of the positive influence our loans and support provide to our lenders and the communities they serve. Check out our lending stories so far in 2022 ➡️ loanfund.coop/ Unique lending: to #coops, from co-ops.
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Can local #renewables power #Liverpool and #Manchester – and what are the options for local ownership and control? City mayors @MetroMayorSteve Rotherham and @AndyBurnhamGM launch #GreenEnergy Task Force, with @CooperativesUK on board #coops #climatechange bit.ly/3TnN6v4
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