Case studies
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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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Glad Rags co-op: Making a city feel like a village
Content by Co-op Fortnight
Glad Rags Thrift is a not-for-profit co-operative selling pre-loved clothing and provides employment opportunities in the community.
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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Growing the community: Sutton Community Farm
Content by Booster Fund
The Community Shares Booster Programme enabled Sutton Community Farm to build a much-needed new barn and build a larger membership to better engage the local community and widen their customer base.
3 years 6 months
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Using technology to make a difference for good: Outlandish
Content by Co-op Fortnight
Working for Outlandish – a thriving digital agency and worker co-op – and then becoming a member, has made a massive difference to Amil Vasishtha.
5 years 9 months