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Coffee Cranks: Cappuccinos, co‑operation and community spirit
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…
8 months ago
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Beanies: A wholefood co‑op with plenty of benefits in store
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…
9 months ago
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Chapel Street Studio: A creative co‑op pooling skills – it’s a win‑win for everyone
Find out what happens when a group of talented professionals in West Yorkshire join forces to put their expertise to good use…
9 months ago
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Sheffield Maternity Co‑operative: Inclusive support for mums‑to‑be
Created to offer local mothers a better healthcare experience, an ambitious maternity co‑op in Sheffield gives its worker members and staff a better working experience too…
9 months ago
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ShipShape: A small community co‑op with a huge impact
Serving the diverse communities of Sheffield, ShipShape is a co‑operative working to improve people’s health and wellbeing, while empowering its worker members…
9 months ago
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Carbon Co-op: Combating the climate and cost of living crises
Discover the pioneering co-operative on a mission to save the planet and people’s purses through energy efficiency…
9 months ago
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RIMA: Opening up a world of possibilities with tech and co‑operation
Content by Unfound
Discover RIMA, winner of the UnFound Accelerator live pitch event 2022 – a platform that helps artists access new opportunities via digital technology.
9 months ago
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Kocoon: Empowering self-care through access to wellbeing resources
Content by Unfound
Meet the enterprising university student who’s gathered a team to create an online platform co‑op that makes academic information easy to understand and signposts to valuable wellbeing services…
9 months ago
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Projekts MCR: Friendship, fun and getting paid to do what you love…
Thanks to the opportunities offered by a member-owned Manchester skatepark, teenager Louis Carroll has already converted his passion into his job.
10 months ago
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Village Greens: A joyous co‑op job that makes you feel better…
Surrounded by a supportive co-op team in a positive atmosphere, 29-year-old Steph found purpose and peace of mind during the Covid-19 pandemic, and beyond…
10 months ago
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Yalla: Co-operative tech careers with greater growth and opportunity
When graduates of digital bootcamps in the UK and Palestine joined forces, they created an international co-op that’s skilling up its young members and giving them a voice.
10 months ago
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Lambeth Community Solar: A co‑operative career springboard
Lambeth Community Solar not only works to combat the climate crisis and improve the quality of life for local people, it also empowers individuals and gives them the opportunity to develop crucial…
10 months ago
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North Kensington Community Energy: A community benefit society generating clean energy
For Community Champion Nasri Ismael, promoting solar power and helping local people and organisations save money on their fuel bills is rewarding work that’s combating the climate crisis.
10 months ago
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Chapel Street Studio: A creative career kick-started thanks to co‑ops
When a graphic design graduate from Bradford became a member of two local co‑operatives, it boosted his confidence and skills – and opened the door to new opportunities.
10 months ago
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Co-operation going hand in hand with healthcare innovation
Content by Business support for co-ops
Discover how a GP surgery in Scotland is breaking new ground with pioneering initiatives and a co-operative ethos. And how it became a co-op with support from The Hive…
11 months ago
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A pioneering co-operative venture that’s music to the ears
Content by The Hive
Local gig venues up and down the country look set to guarantee live music for years to come, thanks to an exciting community share offer that’s been made possible with help from The Hive.
1 year ago