Case studies

Find out why a group of freelance dancers decided to form a co‑operative – and the help they received from our Business Support for Co‑ops to do so.

Discover the great work a group of passionate community organisers are doing to help natives of Cornish coastal towns sidestep the overpriced holiday market and live in low-cost homes. 

Meet the team growing green energy co‑ops across the UK while empowering people to tackle climate change and save money! 

With help from our Business Support for Co‑ops, a Gloucestershire trio are realising their vision of creating a valuable community resource that lowers the local carbon footprint and brings people…

When unions and government didn’t act on their calls for improved working practices, a group of supply teachers formed a co‑operative supply service to get better pay and conditions for members of…

When a group of retired engineers in Cheshire met down the pub for a pint, they hatched a cunning plan – to create a renewable energy installation with a community benefit for local people…

Meet the West Sussex two‑wheeled wonders on a mission to make cycling affordable and accessible, with help from the Community Shares Booster Fund… 

Meet the team who’ve combined their passion for bicycles with improving lives and making a positive difference in the world… 

With help from the Community Shares Booster Fund, an ethical housing provider has acquired affordable, environmentally friendly homes that empower people, foster community and improve lives. 

In the heart of Stirchley in South Birmingham, a co-op of artists is making a huge difference – to their own careers, to other artists and to the local community too. 

Discover the West Midlands service provider whose co‑operative values, principles and structure are instrumental to its mission of making life better for young people. 

Meet the creative agency that not only develops software – it develops its workers too. A place where creativity is nurtured and empowered thanks to its co‑operative principles.  

Discover what happens when a group of motivated, passionate people get together to work towards net zero and create a more resilient local community… 

How a community benefit society is embracing its purpose to benefit the local community – in lots of ways – with help from our Business Support for Co-ops…

To highlight the power of co‑operation, community business and community share offers, we’re sharing the story of an exciting new co‑operative heritage centre that’s taking shape in a Scottish village…

Discover how a small boozer in the heart of London’s East Greenwich is fostering a happier, safer community by bringing diverse people together.