Co-op Directory

Abundant Earth is a workers co-operative based on land owned by our sister company The Land of Roots, just outside of Durham. We provide a range of produce from the land such as veg, salad, fruit and…

We’re a community cooperative set up to support the rehearsal, performance, promotion & development of jazz, poetry, dance & related arts. We’re the first cooperative in the UK to own a music…

TMA formed out of an alliance between two long established Tees-based music collectives. Middlesbrough Music Collective (1986) and Stockton Music & Arts Collective (1993) merged in 2006 to form…

‘The Forum’ provides a performance space for music, comedy and the performing arts in Darlington

We are a co-operative group of volunteers, producers, artists and makers promoting small businesses and the beautiful North Pennines landscape through the Allendale Forge Studios Art and Craft Centre.…

A workers co-operative providing multimedia design with additional editorial and training services. Print publications, websites, displays and exhibition stands. Comprehensive editorial, production…

Bearpark Artists' Co-operative (est 1993) is an independent group of studio-based professional painters. Much of our work is concerned with the area in which we live. Works in oil, acrylic and…

Local art studio in Elswick's Big Lamp area, houses 6 artists and a gallery space.

Culture Matters is for everyone interested in the arts, in culture generally and in politics. We are a collective of writers and activists who have come together to provide webspace and editorial and…

Darlington for Culture (DfC) was set up late in 2010 to help protect and promote arts and culture in the town. It was established as a co-operative in Spring 2011 and members include representatives…

Endeavour Woodcrafts is a woodwork co-operative set up for people with disabilities. Their aims are to help people reach their full potential through continuous training and education and to provide…

Felt Nowt Productions are the only comedy company run by comedians for comedians and is dedicated to presenting the best quality stand-up comedy to venues throughout the North East and Cumbria. We are…