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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 9 months
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Co-operative architects putting equality into action: Studio Skein
Content by Business support for co-ops
After operating as a limited company for nearly two decades, Plymouth based architecture firm Studio Skein – formerly McCaren Design – became an employee ownership trust on 1 June 2020.
3 years 4 months
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Putting an old pub to good use: Nudge Community Builders
Content by Booster Fund
Following a successful crowdfunding campaign, Nudge Community Builders secured £206,750 with 165 investors in 67 days to bring former pub The Clipper back into use for community benefit.
3 years 4 months
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Pooling funds to reinvigorate a historic lido: Jubilee Pool
Content by Booster Fund
Jubilee Pool – operated by Community Benefit Society Jubilee Pool Penzance – is one of the last remaining salt-water lidos in Europe. Opened in 1935, it’s a beautiful art deco facility on the Penzance…
3 years 4 months
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Reviving derelict buildings to bring hope to communities: Nudge Community Builders
Content by Co-op Fortnight
Nudge Community Builders in Plymouth is flying the flag for Co-op Fortnight (24 June to 7 July 2019) by leading a group of volunteers to mend and clean a much-loved community space at Union Corner the…
4 years 9 months
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The world’s first community-owned distillery: Glenwyvis Distillery
Content by Business support for co-ops
The GlenWyvis Distillery is a whisky producing co-op in the Scottish Highlands. It was born of an idea to create sustainable local wealth from a traditional local craft.
6 years 1 month
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Owned by people who love, live and breathe The Bell Inn
Content by Community Shares
The Bell’s future was in doubt in late 2012, when the previous owner put the property and business on the market. Two packed public meetings helped create the momentum which has now seen the pub…
12 years 2 months