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Co-operatives across the country
Resilience in a downturn
Number of co-operatives by region
- England
- East Midlands 382
- East of England 353
- London 703
- North East 561
- North West 617
- South East 555
- South West 688
- West Midlands 463
- Yorkshire and Humberside 462
- Northern Ireland 251
- Scotland 578
- Wales 394
382
353
703
561
617
555
688
463
462
251
578
394
Co-operatives across the country
Co-operatives are starting up at the rate of 450 a year, that’s more than one a day. They range from those with a multimillion-pound turnover to brand new community owned windfarms or sports clubs and exist everywhere from rural communities to city centres. With more than 11,000 outlets between them, co-operatives can be found in every postcode area across the UK and are owned by one in four of the adult UK population.
The four nations
England | Northern Ireland |
Wales | Scotland |
“Public interest in co-operatives is growing in Wales. Co-operatives are providing jobs, wealth and services in a way that can stand up to the rough and tumble of the global economy.”
Derek Walker, Chief Executive, Wales Co-operative Centre
“Co-operative models are becoming widely recognised for their role in achieving shared objectives, enhancing business performance and sustaining communities.”
Sarah Deas, Chief Executive, Co-operative Development Scotland