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Keynote speakers announced for World Credit Union Conference

https://www.thenews.coop/keynote-speakers-announced-for-world-credit-union-conference/

Published: March 12, 2025 07:02

The event will feature cybersecurity leader Confidence Staveley and workplace culture and leadership expert Eric Termuende The post Keynote speakers announced for World Credit Union Conference appeared first on Co-operative News.

How can we improve the accounting framework for UK co-ops?

https://www.thenews.coop/how-can-we-improve-accounting-framework-for-uk-co-ops/

Published: March 12, 2025 07:00

Researchers share findings from interviews with co-operators, accountants and regulators on reporting standards for co-ops The post How can we improve the accounting framework for UK co-ops? appeared first on Co-operative News.

Co-operation among co-operatives: The Irish/British connection

https://www.thenews.coop/co-operation-among-co-operatives-the-irish-british-connection/

Published: March 12, 2025 07:00

Richard Bickle and Nick Matthews report from the UKSCS/SCSI conference in Belfast The post Co-operation among co-operatives: The Irish/British connection appeared first on Co-operative News.

Coventry sees profits fall in first results since Co-op Bank takeover

https://www.thenews.coop/coventry-sees-profits-fall-in-first-results-since-co-op-bank-takeover/

Published: March 11, 2025 07:00

The results were marked by falling mortgage costs as UK interest rates eased, and savers switching to higher-interest accounts The post Coventry sees profits fall in first results since Co-op Bank takeover appeared first on Co-operative News.

With the world trailing behind its sustainability goals, can co-ops get things back on track?

https://www.thenews.coop/with-the-world-trailing-behind-its-sustainability-goals-can-co-ops-get-things-back-on-track/

Published: March 11, 2025 07:00

CM50, a circle of co-op and mutual leaders, has been created to position the movement at the UN World Social Summit in November The post With the world trailing behind its sustainability goals, can co-ops get things back on track? appeared first on…

West Midlands credit unions Just and Fairshare announce plans to merge

https://www.thenews.coop/west-midlands-credit-unions-just-and-fairshare-announce-plans-to-merge/

Published: March 11, 2025 07:00

'Both boards agreed that a single credit union for the region will provide many benefits to members and the community' The post West Midlands credit unions Just and Fairshare announce plans to merge appeared first on Co-operative News.

Filene Research Institute announces 2025 Think Tank members

https://www.thenews.coop/filene-research-institute-announces-2025-think-tank-members/

Published: March 11, 2025 07:00

42 leaders from the credit union sector will shape Filene's work The post Filene Research Institute announces 2025 Think Tank members appeared first on Co-operative News.

How cross-party groups in Parliament are working to support co-ops

https://www.thenews.coop/how-cross-party-groups-in-parliament-are-working-to-support-co-ops/

Published: March 10, 2025 13:30

We catch up with MPs Patrick Hurley and Andrew Pakes, who lead the APPGs on the social, co-op and community economy, and on mutuals The post How cross-party groups in Parliament are working to support co-ops appeared first on Co-operative News.

What does ‘doubling’ the co-op economy mean – and how do we do it?

https://www.thenews.coop/what-does-doubling-the-co-op-economy-mean-and-how-do-we-do-it/

Published: March 10, 2025 12:35

Report from the Future Co-ops conference where co-op development workers met to discuss the agenda for the sector's growth The post What does ‘doubling’ the co-op economy mean – and how do we do it? appeared first on Co-operative News.

Co-op Group delivers space for women in logistics

https://www.thenews.coop/co-op-group-delivers-space-for-women-in-logistics/

Published: March 8, 2025 07:00

'There are not a lot of female leaders and that the richness and the different thinking that women would bring to the table is missing for us' The post Co-op Group delivers space for women in logistics appeared first on Co-operative News.

Co-ops as gender equality leaders: achievements and challenges

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Published: March 8, 2025 07:00

Interview with Xiomara Nuñez de Cespedes, who chairs the Gender Equality Committee of the International Cooperative Alliance The post Co-ops as gender equality leaders: achievements and challenges appeared first on Co-operative News.

British Columbia credit unions Vancity and First explore merger

https://www.thenews.coop/british-columbia-credit-unions-vancity-and-first-explore-merger/

Published: March 7, 2025 16:30

Canadian credit unions Vancity and First say a merger would strengthen local community banking and enhance member access to financial services The post British Columbia credit unions Vancity and First explore merger appeared first on Co-operative News.

Community Shares Booster Fund extended past end of year

https://www.thenews.coop/community-shares-booster-fund-extended-past-end-of-year/

Published: March 7, 2025 15:28

Access - the Foundation for Social Investment has added £560k to the fund, for allocation by Co-operatives UK and CCF The post Community Shares Booster Fund extended past end of year appeared first on Co-operative News.

Co-operatives, leadership and competing values

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Published: March 7, 2025 14:11

Political scientist Colin Talbot looks at what it takes to be a good co-op leader, based on the competing values framework The post Co-operatives, leadership and competing values appeared first on Co-operative News.

Meet … Karen Scott, chief executive of Scotmid Co-op

https://www.thenews.coop/meet-karen-scott-ceo-of-scotmid-co-op/

Published: March 7, 2025 13:30

'In 10 years, I see Scotmid as a thriving, independent co-operative society, continuing to grow and evolve' The post Meet … Karen Scott, chief executive of Scotmid Co-op appeared first on Co-operative News.

Co-op Group announces above-inflation pay rise for frontline store workers

https://www.thenews.coop/co-op-group-announces-above-inflation-pay-rise-for-frontline-store-workers/

Published: March 7, 2025 11:27

Usdaw union members have voted to accept an increase in hourly rates to at least £12.60 per hour during 2025 The post Co-op Group announces above-inflation pay rise for frontline store workers appeared first on Co-operative News.

Manchester Credit Union lottery raises cash for local causes

https://www.thenews.coop/manchester-credit-union-lottery-raises-cash-for-local-causes/

Published: March 7, 2025 07:01

Funds go to a mental health support organisation, an NHS charity, a foodbank and a sports and social group for young disabled people The post Manchester Credit Union lottery raises cash for local causes appeared first on Co-operative News.

Sussex food co-op faces closure as funding dries up

https://www.thenews.coop/sussex-food-co-op-faces-closure-as-funding-dries-up/

Published: March 7, 2025 07:00

Havens Food Co-op collects and redistributes over-produced, mislabelled and 'wonky' food from supermarkets The post Sussex food co-op faces closure as funding dries up appeared first on Co-operative News.

US agri co-op giant CHS announces rural community grants

https://www.thenews.coop/us-agri-co-op-giant-chs-announces-rural-community-grants/

Published: March 6, 2025 13:29

Ten rural community projects in the US have received grants from agri co-op CHS to improve safety and basic needs services. Nonprofit organisations submitted applications for grants of up to $15,000 from the CHS Foundation, which narrowed the list to The…

Co-op Group admits more than 100 breaches of competition rule

https://www.thenews.coop/co-op-group-admits-more-than-100-breaches-of-competition-rule/

Published: March 6, 2025 12:58

The CMA introduced the rule in 2010 to stop supermarkets placing restrictive clauses on land in their property portfolio to stop its use by other retailers. The post Co-op Group admits more than 100 breaches of competition rule appeared first on…

Uruguay hosts International Year of Cooperatives regional launch

https://www.thenews.coop/uruguay-hosts-international-year-of-cooperatives-regional-launch/

Published: March 6, 2025 11:49

Uruguay’s National Cooperative Institute (Inacooop) launched the International Year of Cooperatives during an event in Punta del Este on 20 February. The launch featured UN officials, government dignitaries and co-operative leaders, including Uruguay’s…

Top 100 US co-ops earn annual revenue $324bn, sector impact report reveals

https://www.thenews.coop/us-top-100-co-ops-earn-annual-revenue-324bn-sector-impact-report-reveals/

Published: March 5, 2025 10:24

Apex body NCBA-Clusa has published its latest overview of the national co-op sector, based on data from 2023 The post Top 100 US co-ops earn annual revenue $324bn, sector impact report reveals appeared first on Co-operative News.