News Archive
50 years of friendship and finance – say hello, again, to Ian Rothwell
We’re enjoying the chance to talk to people who have been involved in ICOF over the last 50 years and it’s particularly lovely to have a chance to catch up with our old Investment manager, Ian Rothwell. Ian left us early in 2022, after working for ICOF for 14 years. Here, he looks back on […]
Could you be our new Chairperson?
We are recruiting for a new Chairperson – could it be you? We are looking for a dynamic new Chairperson to lead our board in providing strong strategic support to the small executive team, chair quarterly meetings, promote high standards of governance, encourage positive change and uphold our strong ethical values and co-operative principles. What […]
Calling Members – save the date now for our AGM on the 15th June
Save the date now to join us on the 15th June for the ICOF and associated companies AGMs. Our AGM this year will again be held online. Packs and information will be available before the meeting. Any questions? Please contact Alain now.
Celebrating ICOF 50th birthday – looking back at our early loans – Cleggs Lane
In 1997, Cleggs Lane Nursery in Salford wanted to buy a property and we were only too pleased to help them! This fantastic archive image shows three aspects of their work. Haven’t swings changed a bit from then to now? Cleggs Lane Nursery is now Wow Kids Nursery, no longer a co-op but very much […]
50 years of friendship and finance – meet Dr Steve Walker
Dr Steve Walker first became involved with ICOF in the late 1990s when he was co founder of the Aston Reinvestment Trust. Now, over 25 years later, the Trust has become ART and Steve is still a member of ICOF. Here, Steve shares a particular memory with us. Like ICOF, ART is celebrating a birthday. […]
EVENT: Pubs, Clubs and Community Hubs
How have Community Based Organisations harnessed social Investment to help local people to thrive? We are proud to be part of Good Finance online event on the 18th April 2023 which will help you gain an understanding of some of the different types of social investment available, and hear directly from people who have gone through […]
Celebrating ICOF 50th birthday – looking back at our early loans – Frantic Assembly
Frantic Assembly formed in 1994 and we supported them not long after with a loan to support expansion of a theatre studio Still performing and creating work today, Frantic Assembly tour extensively across the UK, and have worked in over 40 countries world-wide collaborating with some of today’s most inspiring artists. Their next production will […]
50 years of friendship and finance – meet Alison Holland
Alison Holland founded Brightkidz in the early 2000’s to support parents to run their own walk to school initiatives. With husband and Director Lance, and Office Manager Jacqui, Brightkidz has become Brightwayz, and between them they are promoting safe, active, sustainable everyday travel for all ages. Alison talked to us about her connection with ICOF […]
Celebrating ICOF 50th birthday – looking back at our early loans – Brixton Cycles
Can you say Brixton Cycles without thinking Eton Rifles? We can’t. We supported this fantastic bike co-op when they wanted to refurbish their shop in 2001. Doesn’t that feel recent – until we realise it was 22 years ago… We’re glad to say Brixton Cycles are still going strong and still a workers co-operative. Custom […]
Celebrating ICOF 50th birthday – looking back at our early loans – Ashington Autospares
Ashington Autospares have been have been providing quality vehicle car parts, accessories and paints to the good people of Ashington, Northumberland, since 1967 and we believe we lent to them in the early 1980s. We’re delighted to find that they are still going!