Case studies
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Kingsley Holt Centre: Saving a vital social space that connects the community
Content by Booster Fund
When their local chapel closed, a group of Midlands villagers sprang into action to take over the building and retain it as a meeting place for everyone to enjoy…
1 year 2 months
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Grimsby Community Energy: saving money and saving the planet
Content by Booster Fund
Find out more about the co-op that’s tackling the climate and energy crises by installing solar panels, raising awareness and helping businesses become energy efficient…
1 year 3 months
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The Ultimate Picture Palace: A co-operative screen saver
Content by Booster Fund
Discover what happened when a group of east Oxford residents sprang into action to keep a much-loved cultural venue at the heart of their community…
1 year 3 months
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Heptonstall Post Office: Saving the ‘beating heart’ of a Yorkshire village
Content by Booster Fund
When the threat of losing their local post office loomed, the people of Heptonstall formed a community benefit society to ensure it wasn’t turned into an Air BnB…
1 year 3 months
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Coffee Cranks: Cappuccinos, co‑operation and community spirit
Content by Ownership Hub
Find out how a worker co‑op in Manchester is making a difference to local people while empowering its members – and giving them a better working life…
1 year 7 months
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Beanies: A wholefood co‑op with plenty of benefits in store
Content by Ownership Hub
There’s no need to shop around for another job when you work at Beanies. And being a worker co‑operative sets the Sheffield grocery apart in more ways than one…
1 year 7 months
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Co-Pilot Wind Project: affordable green energy for everyone
Content by Co‑op of the Year
A ground-breaking sustainable energy co-operative, the Graig Fatha (formerly Co-Pilot Wind Project) is paving the way to fairer, more affordable access to green power.
2 years 10 months
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Central England Co-operative – putting co-op values into action
Content by Co‑op of the Year
A community-based consumer co-op, Central England Co-operative employs 7,800 people across some 430 outlets – and has more than 165,000 active members.
2 years 10 months
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Loaf – real bread, real co-operation
Content by Co‑op of the Year
Bakery and cookery school Loaf is a worker co-op that aims to promote real bread and cookery skills – and build community through food.
2 years 10 months
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The Globe: making music through crisis thanks to co-operation
Content by Community Shares
A co-operatively owned and run music venue, The Globe in Newcastle, is testament to the power of co-operation to help communities thrive, even during a pandemic.
2 years 10 months
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Lupine Adventure co-op: A real say in your work
Content by Co-op Fortnight
Lupine Adventure is a not-for-profit workers’ co-op offering fell and mountain based outdoor recreation, education and training.
2 years 10 months
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Scotmid Co-operative: making a difference to the communities it serves
Content by Co-op Fortnight
Scotland’s largest independent co-op, retailer Scotmid Co-operative, has been in business for over 160 years. With stores spread across Scotland, it gives its members a say in how the co-op supports…
2 years 10 months
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LEDA co-op: A community that cares
Content by Co-op Fortnight
Building services co-op LEDA provides sustainable construction solutions – from new builds and refurbishments to plumbing, heating design, green energy installations and more.
2 years 10 months
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“It gives a lot more power back to the farmer.” – First Milk co‑op
Content by Co-op Fortnight
First Milk is a farmer-owned dairy co-op that produces cheese and dairy ingredients and markets fresh milk through collaborative sourcing and supply chain management.
2 years 10 months
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Enabled Works: empowering people with disabilities to become business owners
Content by Co-op Fortnight
Fully owned and run by its disabled workforce, Enabled Works is a social enterprise co-op specialising in contract packing, distribution and storage.
2 years 10 months
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Innovators making changes that matter: Animorph Co‑operative
Content by Business support for co-ops
The ingenious team at Animorph Co‑operative produce augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) solutions that create a positive social impact.
3 years 4 months