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Clean Air for Blue Skies – when will we achieve it?
Today, the 7th of September 2024, is the UN International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, part of the UN Environment Programme. Marked annually since 2019, this year’s observance emphasises ‘the urgent need for stronger partnerships, increased investment, and shared responsibility’ to combat air pollution. Staggeringly, air pollution is the second leading risk factor […]
We’re proud to be a sponsor of the Social Business Wales Awards!
We’re delighted to share today that we’re one of the sponsors of the Cwmpas Social Business Wales Awards. The Social Business Wales Awards and Conference 2024 is a two day event taking place at Venue Cymru Llandudno on the 1st and 2nd of October. We are proud to sponsor the category for the Social Enterprise […]
Thank you to Sukhdev of Clapton Community Football Club for Presenting at our AGM
The 2024 ICOF and associated companies AGM was held on 20th June 2024. Thank you to everyone who attended and particular thanks to Sukhdev Johal of Queen Mary University of London for being our guest speaker. Sukhdev gave a fantastic presentation on member owned Clapton Community Football Club who we have been very proud to support. Watch the presentation […]
Co-op Fortnight – celebrating an altogether different way to do business
It’s Co-op Fortnight! From Monday 24th June to Sunday 7th July, join us as we celebrate the whole co-op movement as an altogether different way to business With the General Election just days away, we’re proud to be backing Co-operatives UK call on all political parties – and the next UK government – to commit […]
Not long until the ABCs of The New Economy – Stir To Action 2024 Festival
We’re counting down now until the Stir to Action Festival next month – have you booked your place yet? As mentioned in our previous article, we’re thrilled to be sponsoring this important event which will bring together change makers and challengers to participate in practical workshops, inspirational panels, and ideas surgeries – as well as […]
FREE study visits to co-ops in West Yorkshire in Co-op Fortnight!
To mark Co-op Fortnight 2024 – an annual campaign from 24th June to 7th July that celebrates co‑operatives as an altogether different way to do business – our friends at Stir to Action and Co-operatives UK are inviting people to get involved and come along to visit and learn from an exciting range of co-operatives across West […]
New investment secured for local pub with community purpose
A 200-year-old village pub has secured a new funding package enabling it to thrive for the benefit of its community and surrounding local area. The Blue Bell pub situated in Stoke Ferry, Norfolk has been serving residents since 1795 and as a community owned pub since 2021. Locals obtained the pub as an ‘Asset of […]
27th June: Webinar on the Energy Resilience Fund – join us!
Join the Energy Resilience Fund online on 27th June for a FREE webinar hosted by Key Fund to learn all about the Energy Resilience Fund and how it can help your organisation! Do you need support to help bring energy costs down for your community owned or managed building? Do you want help with reducing […]
Community Energy Projects in the North West – Apply Now for the Powering our Communities Fund!
Electricity North West are accepting applications for projects that support a just transition be enabling communities to take part in the development and delivery of community energy projects. They are looking for projects that will lay the foundations to enable communities to go on to deliver projects with significant impacts such as carbon savings, local […]
Come and see us at Congress!
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, […]
Join us in July for Stir To Action’s ABC’s of the New Economy Festival in Bristol
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 […]
Could you be eligible for the Better Community Business Network Grant Initiative?
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 […]