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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 9 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 9 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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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