Will you be at Co-operatives Congress? Got questions about finance for co-ops and community owned businesses? Come and talk to us! It’s that time of year again, when co-operators gather for Co-operatives UK Flagship annual event, Congress. Taking place this year at The Eastside Rooms in Birmingham on Friday 14 June and Saturday 15 June, […]

We’re delighted to announce that we are once again sponsoring the Stir To Action Festival this summer. Taking place on Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th July at the Arts Mansion, Ashton Court Estate, Bristol, the ABCs Festival is a two-day interactive event bringing together hundreds of people who are transforming their local economy to participate […]

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 […]