Co-op Directory

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ART.e @ the art of change is a visual arts organisation concerned with issues of change - particularly transformation of the urban environment and its impact upon quality of life and cultural…

BCL Studios Co-operative was established to develop, manage and administer artists studios in South London for the benefit of present and future members, and with the interests of the broader…

Co-operative News, established in 1871, is the oldest co-operative newspaper in the world - and also, arguably, the oldest democratically controlled paper.

Acting as a Union for customers of the Co-operative Bank to campaign for ethical banking.

With many great temporary social centres having come and gone over the years, there is a distinct need for a self-sustaining, accessible space in London for DIY culture and radical activity: somewhere…

The Documentary Film Makers' Co-operative is a group of committed film directors, camera operators, sound and lighting technicians, editors and producers who work together to make documentary…

Farfield was a woollen Mill until it ceased production in the early 1990's after 156 years of textile production. The Mill was rescued by a group of devoted locals and enthusiasts, keen to…

Community Co-operative for creative industries, specialise in Live events and education.

Greenslate Community Farm, built for the community by the community. 25 acres of farm and woodlands on the side of Billinge Hill on the outskirts of Wigan.

Harmony Associates is an artists' co-operative (no. 07854771) founded in 2011 by Mouthful and psychotherapist Angie Power, consisting of artists, researchers, teachers, managers, practitioners…

Incredible Edible Prestwich and District is a community gardening group and a member of the Incredible Edible community. The group have several sites in the Prestwich area growing fruit, vegetables…

Jubilee CBS will run a farm to produce vegetables, pork and eggs and a farm shop. The Society will also be contracted by local authorities to provide care farming and therapeutic services to…

Levenshulme Hall is a Charitable Community Benefit Society established to conserve the heritage of the Old Levenshulme Swimming Pool and make it available for public use. It is used for training,…

Manifesto Press is a new venture that aims to publish working class history, socialist theory and the politics of class struggle. It is republican and anti-imperialist; secular and feminist;…

Nenthead Arts & Visitor Centre - England’s Highest Arts and Visitor Centre Sitting at the crossroads of three counties, in the North Pennines AONB, Nenthead boasts breathtaking scenery and a…

N.I.A.M.O.S is deeply rooted in the community and serves as the hub of cultural life for the area as a thriving arts venue. Both within the building - and through our learning, participation and…

Formed in 2004, no.w.here is a not for profit artist run organization based in Tower Hamlets that combines film production alongside critical dialogue about contemporary image making. As an artist run…

People working together in Stockport to turn our plastic waste into useful and beautiful new things.

Real Media is a cooperative of journalists dedicated to public interest journalism and challenging mass media distortion. We believe the large media organisations, as they currently exist,…

Redeye is a photography network based in Manchester. Through a varied programme of talks, workshops, CPD, network events and symposiums as well as working on projects with partners, our aim is to…

RLLMUK is a community co-operative set up to run an internet forum at www.rllmukforum.com

Creative arts collective providing young people the opportunity to express themselves through the arts.

A multi purpose Community Benefit Society in South Liverpool, Smithdown Social's aim is to provide the local community with access to great music, arts, culture and training. Its primary function…

VO Curations is a contemporary art gallery and studio programme based between London and Paris, founded in 2018 by Zina Vieille and Nnamdi Obiekwe. Their role as mediators between artist and…

Sutton Community Farm is a community-owned farm. It started in 2010 in response to a community need with the purpose to increase access to fresh, healthy, sustainable food and provide a shared space…

Thart Aris are a group of talented artists/craft makers whose passion is in organic and natural produce. Our aim is to produce ethical and fairtrade candles/oils and in recycling of vintage clothing…

A space for creativity and community in Erith.

The Fountain Gallery is an artist's co-operative situated in the centre of Wigton, Cumbria.

To improve the cultural identity of our area (The Weaver Valley) through the development and showcasing of our creative communities in Winsford, Middlewich and Northwich. We aim to create…

The Media Fund is a permanent online crowdfund that allows you to directly support independent media teams. We function as a central hub for alternative media – providing regular digests of key…

The Meteor is a not-for-profit, independent media project – an alternative, radical, community-based publication for the people of Manchester.

We are a small, not for profit oral history organisation. We work to uncover untold stories.

Visual effects production co-op

Tipping Point North South is a community co-operative which aims to work within the film and third sector to support feature documentary films with a campaigning component. The co-operative aims to…

Community Channel (Together) is the only TV station totally dedicated to highlighting issues from both local and international communities as well as the voluntary and charitable sectors. At Community…