Case studies
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Shepshed Carers: A home care business that belongs to the workers
Content by Ownership Hub
Discover the Leicestershire co‑op that makes a huge difference in people’s lives – and ensures its worker members share in its success…
1 year 6 months
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Coffee Cranks: Cappuccinos, co‑operation and community spirit
Content by Ownership Hub
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…
1 year 7 months
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Beanies: A wholefood co‑op with plenty of benefits in store
Content by Ownership Hub
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…
1 year 7 months
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Chapel Street Studio: A creative co‑op pooling skills – it’s a win‑win for everyone
Content by Ownership Hub
Find out what happens when a group of talented professionals in West Yorkshire join forces to put their expertise to good use…
1 year 7 months
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Sheffield Maternity Co‑operative: Inclusive support for mums‑to‑be
Content by Ownership Hub
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…
1 year 7 months
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ShipShape: A small community co‑op with a huge impact
Content by Ownership Hub
Serving the diverse communities of Sheffield, ShipShape is a co‑operative working to improve people’s health and wellbeing, while empowering its worker members…
1 year 7 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 9 months
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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