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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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Loop Systems is a young, dynamic, co-operative combining expertise of both Architects and Landscape Architects to successfully integrate buildings to deliver projects that are socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable. Read More »
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This local news site is now in its second year of operation, is owned by a 4 person worker co-operative. They reach 25% of the town’s 8,000 residents through their site or the iPhone and iPad apps they have created. Read More »
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Midshires Clothing, is a worker Co-operative, providing quality garment manufacturing, embellishment and alteration services in the UK, primarily to the co-operative, education, work wear and healthcare sectors. Read More »
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Nationwide is the world's largest building society as well as the second largest savings provider and a top-three provider of mortgages in the UK. Read More »
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The co-operative, situated in central London, soon became independent after it was established in 1991. Read More »
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The magazine became a worker co-operative in operational terms in the mid-1970s, finally becoming owned by the workers in the 1990s when the magazine’s founder gave the business to a Trust that was set up to manage the business on behalf of the em Read More »
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Affordable, attractive offices run, and owned, by the staff Read More »
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Sanford Housing Co-operative is located in South East London, in the borough of Lewisham. Read More »
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Following the outbreak of foot and mouth, which seriously damaged British agriculture, seven farmers in North Yorkshire joined forces to form a co-operative to supply high quality lamb produced in the North York Moors National Park. Read More »
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Shared Interest is located in Groat Market, New Castle on Tyne and works internationally. The co-operative business aims to reduce poverty in the world by providing fair and just financial services. Read More »