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From derelict library to thriving community hub
Content by Booster Fund
When a dilapidated but much-loved building in Greater London got some TLC from the community, a share offer turned them into its owners – and the former library into the heart of the town.
1 year 6 months
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Building a better community and creating quality homes
Content by Booster Fund
Thanks to a community share offer, residents in a disadvantaged part of North East Lincolnshire will have access to more affordable homes from an ethical community landlord.
1 year 6 months
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LATCH: Solving acute housing needs in Leeds
Content by Booster Fund
From derelict properties to homes for those with acute housing needs - the story of LATCH and how community shares is helping to solving a cash conundrum.
1 year 6 months
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Stroud Micro Dairy: Co-op agriculture that’s kinder to people, animals and the environment
Content by Business support for co-ops
Read the story of the farming company that successfully converted to a co-op to make the business more resilient, enable expansion and offer sustainable livelihoods – all thanks to support from The…
1 year 7 months
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Building the foundations for a community share offer: Regather Co-operative
Discover how we’ve enabled an ambitious co-op to begin building the foundations for a strong community share offer that aims to boost Sheffield’s co-operative economy.
1 year 10 months
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Wales Co-operative Centre receives knowledge boost from Co-operatives UK
Our bespoke training gave co-op business experts the knowledge boost they needed to better support their clients.
1 year 11 months
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Felt Nowt: A comedy co-op creating work for stand-ups
Content by Business support for co-ops
Formed by a group of comedians who came together virtually during lockdown, Felt Nowt Productions is a co-op working to create a thriving comedy scene in the North East of England.
2 years 1 month
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Red Brick Language School: Happier teachers and better lessons – the co‑op way
Content by Unfound
An online English school offering courses and clubs, the Red Brick Language School platform co-op is being developed to give EFL (English as a foreign language) teachers and students a fairer deal.
2 years 1 month
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Dopo: Holistic abortion support through tech and co‑operation
Content by Unfound
Dopo will offer holistic abortion support that includes access to trained practitioners and self‑care resources.
2 years 1 month
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Rice up: Co-operation that creates quality customer service
Content by Business support for co-ops
Formed out of a desire to supply affordable, ethically sourced food, Rice Up Wholefoods is a grocery shop co-op in the heart of Southampton’s city centre.
2 years 1 month
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The Bell Inn: A community-owned pub with the feel-good factor on tap
Content by Business support for co-ops
A much-loved pub and music venue, The Bell Inn on the edge of Bath city centre is owned by some 675 of its customers, fans and workers.
2 years 1 month
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Student Co-op Homes: Co‑operative student housing that puts tenants in control
Content by Business support for co-ops
A national body set up to grow the UK student co-operative housing movement, Student Co‑op Homes aims to create affordable, higher quality housing for students in higher education.
2 years 1 month
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Lacada Brewery: A booming beer business – thanks to co‑operation
Content by Business support for co-ops
A member-owned producer of craft ales in Portrush, Northern Ireland, the Lacada Brewery is a much-loved local business with a sense of community.
2 years 1 month
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Wings: Fairer food delivery that improves working lives
Content by Unfound
Providing an ethical alternative to existing food delivery apps, Wings platform co-op was formed to give delivery riders fair pay and conditions.
2 years 4 months
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Climate change driven by members of one of the UK's largest co-operatives
From eco-bricks to plastic reduction to community energy, the members of The Midcounties Co-operative are driving transformational change to support climate action.
2 years 4 months
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Co-Pilot Wind Project: affordable green energy for everyone
Content by Co‑op of the Year
A ground-breaking sustainable energy co-operative, the Graig Fatha (formerly Co-Pilot Wind Project) is paving the way to fairer, more affordable access to green power.
2 years 5 months