Case studies

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…

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…

Find out what happens when a group of talented professionals in West Yorkshire join forces to put their expertise to good use…  

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…

Serving the diverse communities of Sheffield, ShipShape is a co‑operative working to improve people’s health and wellbeing, while empowering its worker members…

Discover the pioneering co-operative on a mission to save the planet and people’s purses through energy efficiency…

Discover RIMA, winner of the UnFound Accelerator live pitch event 2022 – a platform that helps artists access new opportunities via digital technology.

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…

Thanks to the opportunities offered by a member-owned Manchester skatepark, teenager Louis Carroll has already converted his passion into his job.   

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…  

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.

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…

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.  

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.  

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…  

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.