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Case studies
Below is a list of case studies of some of the many co-operatives that make up the UK co-operative sector. To find out more about them, click the link to read the full case study.
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The Foster Care Co-operative (FCC) is an independent and ethical ‘not-for-private-profit’ fostering agency, based in Malvern, Worcestershire, with regional offices in Cardiff, Bristol and Glasgow. Read More »
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Foster Care Co-operative (FCC) is the only co-operative in the foster care sector in the UK. Read More »
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With over 700 staff as society members, GLL (Greenwich Leisure Limited) is one of London’s most successful mutual enterprises, operating more than 90 public leisure centres in the South East. Read More »
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In business since 1989, graphics.coop specialises in print and web design for charities, social enterprises and public sector organisations across Scotland. Read More »
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Set up in March 2003 Harwich Connexions Transport Co-operative Limited (HCTCL) provides accessible transport for the local community, in Harwich, Essex. Read More »
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Founded in 2008, Hawaii Independent is an online member-owned co-operative local news site, focusing on community, grassroots and policy news in the US's 50th state. Read More »
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Hesket Newmarket Brewery Co-operative is a community enterprise run on democratic and voluntary principles by 60 ale enthusiasts – all with an equal share in the business. Read More »
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Established in 1913 as a Holiday Fellowship, the co-operative continues to grow and develop its business. Read More »
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When Peter Deadman and Robin Bines decided to opened their macrobiotic café at the University of Sussex in 1971, they couldn’t possibly have known they would become one of the largest wholesalers of organic products in the UK. Read More »
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The Inter-County Co-operative Publishing Association was formed in northern Wisconsin in 1933 with capital from the communities the new paper proposed to serve. Read More »