Co-op Directory

Twice a year, in the stunning Roman market town of Alcester, just 8 miles from historic Stratford-upon-Avon, you’ll find the Alcester & Forest of Arden Food Festival. If you’re not already…

Creative hub to artists, designers and crafters.

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

Founded in 2002, the CPMA works to further and promote the interests of its members, who are acting agencies located across the UK. Backed by Equity, we seek to raise the profile of co-ops with both…

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…

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…

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…

The Great Central Gazette is a not-for-profit newspaper launching in 2023, written by and for local people in Leicester. Our ambition is to hold power to account, work with the community to fix big…

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…

Democratising news and supporting independent media. The Independent Media Association, formerly known as The Media Fund, operates as a cooperative, dedicated to promoting the work of independent…

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…

A community co-operative that organises public screenings of film which promote a vision of society based on the values of peace, justice and sustainability. Surplus will be used to support young film…

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,…

A networking group for Northamptonshire's wonderful food and drink producers, retailers and eateries. Following the success of the Carlsberg UK Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards, The Mallows…

At marc we try to reduce negative impacts on the environment to a minimum. Our soya ink print process uses digital machines called Risographs. This process avoids all the worst aspects of the printing…

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…

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

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

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…

The Star and Shadow Cinema Cooperative, is the trading name of The Star and Shadow Cinema, which is a registered Community Benefit Society, under the Somerset Coop Model Rules. The cooperative is a…

Stealing Thunder is a storytelling organisation based in the Lake District. We run ‘Stealing Thunder Storynights‘, a popular monthly storytelling club near Kendal. Aimed at an adult audience, Stealing…

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

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

Two Queens is an artist-run gallery and studios situated in Leicester’s Cultural Quarter. With the ambition of providing a centre for experimental modes of arts production, exhibition and exchange,…

Wellington is changing! Cinema, Bistro Bar, Studios, Exhibition Galleries and Community Rooms. Run by the community for the community. A 63 seat cinema and café in the heart of Wellington. Buy tickets…