The Better Community Business Network Grant Initiative is now open and accepting applications. Have you heard of this fund before? Awarding just 12 grants of up to £3000 per year, competition may be stiff but the funds awarded can be for a range of purposes so they might be a good fit for a specific […]

Power to Change  launched their new report, Financing The Future Economy, on 16th May. Drawing on lessons learned since 2015, the report provides an overview of the finance and funding landscape for community business, outlining the challenges in accessing the right type of finance at the right time. Situating access to finance within the wider policy […]

The Future Economy Alliance (FEA), which we are proud to support, is working to build an economy where society profits. As we approach a General Election, they want to build a movement that can’t be ignored, to make sure our next government takes a new political approach to business: doing what’s best for people and […]

Are you part of a co-op or community owned business in England looking to green your business? Funding matched to community shares is now available to help you invest in energy efficiency measures which will reduce your energy bills and carbon footprint. This could include specific items such as heat pumps or solar panels, double […]

This week, 13th to 19th May, is Mental Health Awareness Week More and more conversations are being had about Mental Health, in homes, organisations and across the nation. A broader understanding of what’s needed for good mental health is – thankfully – becoming more widespread. You may have heard that some of the key factors […]

Today, May 1st, is International Workers Day – a global celebration of workers and the working classes. Who better to talk about today than workers.coop? With the stated aim  of ‘Liberating Work’, and a belief ‘in a world where everyone has access to rewarding, meaningful and sustainable work’, workers.coop was conceived two years ago, at […]

Co-operative Development Scotland (CDS) has launched new episodes of its Reset and Rebuild podcast highlighting the benefits of inclusive business models. Hosted by Co-operative Development Scotland team leader, Darah Zahran, and featuring experts from Greencity Wholefoods, Co-operate Scotland LLP, Worker Co-op Federation, us and ground-breaking new booking co-operative Kooble, the podcasts have been produced to […]

Today, the 7th of April, is World Health Day. The theme for World Health Day 2024 is ‘My health, my right’. To mark this day, we’re profiling a co-operative that is working towards more accessible healthcare. Signalise is a platform co-operative run by its members to provide interpreting services for people who need to book BSL […]

This week, from the 18th to the 24th March, is Neurodiversity Week. Conversations about diversity and inclusion are increasingly including neurodiversity and this week aims to challenge stereotypes and misconceptions about, and celebrate, neurological differences, as part of the infinite variety of ways to be human. How familiar are you with the concept? The term […]