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Why community shares can help maximise the impact of £150 million Conservative Party pledge
Policy Issue: CommunityOur policy paper makes the case for for community shares following the Conservative 2019 Manifesto commitment to establish a £150 million Community Ownership Fund.
Brexit - taking back control the co-operative way
Policy Issue: BrexitFollowing the EU referendum in June 2016, we set out our positive vision for how co-operatives can fit into a post-Brexit Britain.
Social Investment Tax Relief consultation (2019) - our response
Policy Issue: TaxWe make a series of policy recommendations in our response to government's call for evidence on Social Investment Tax Relief (SITR) in 2019.
Communities in Charge
Policy Issue: BrexitThe Communities in Charge campaign is a coalition of local people, community groups, businesses and national organisations calling for communities to be put directly in charge of…
FCA abolishes society fees - saving the sector over £1m annually
Policy Issue: GovernanceThe Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has responded to our calls to abolish the public fees for accessing society information via the online Mutuals Register.
New Co-operatives Act for Northern Ireland
Policy Issue: Law and corporate frameworkLobbying pays off as Credit Unions, Co-operatives and Community Benefit Societies Bill passes through its final stage at the Northern Ireland Assembly..