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Ethics are good (for your wallet)
A sustainable investment fund launched by Co-operative Investments — part of Co-operative Financial Services — illustrates the ‘co-operative difference’ when it comes to making money for investors.
August 20 2009
Bright times for safety co-op
Despite the economic climate one co-operative is not just surviving, but thriving. The eco-friendly Brightkidz is proving a success in many areas through supporting local manufacturing to promoting walking and cycling as well as helping children stay safe on the roads.
August 13 2009
UK helps African fishers on International Co-ops Day
A new system which will allow fishermen and women in Kenya to access “real time” information on buyers and current selling prices on their mobile phones is one of the projects to benefit from funding from the Department for International Development (DFID).
August 04 2009
How Garstang won its Fairtrade battle
Standing proudly at the boundaries of Garstang, Lancashire, are road signs declaring it to be the world’s first Fairtrade Town.
March 11 2009
How oil supports Venezuela's co-op movement
As Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez celebrates his tenth year in office, opinion both internationally and within the Latin American country remains divided as to the success of his revolutionary socialist project.
February 28 2009
Stilton co-op has matured with age
January provides a short respite for the hard-working team at one of the UK’s oldest co-operatives.
February 02 2009
A lesson on the future of Co-op schools
Anthony Murray: Why is it so important to see the development of co-operative trust schools? Mervyn Wilson: Education has been one of our core principles for over 160 years. The c
October 16 2008
It’s a whole new ball game thanks to Supporters Direct
Dave Boyle has two major passions in life. One is sport and the other is politics. Luckily he is able to combine the two as the new Chief Executive of Supporters Direct.
September 19 2008
Sign the pledge
Co-op shoppers are being urged to sign an online pledge to help transform lives in Africa.
July 03 2008
A banana-a-day keeps death at bay
Buying Fairtrade bananas from Co-op stores has helped protect its growers from malaria and educate children.
June 27 2008
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