This account is due to fall dormant. Find me here if its of any interest to you. bsky.app/profile/gare... #coops

A study from Co-operatives UK finds that Gen Z want meaningful work with a good-work life balance, as well as employers that are making a positive impact, making co-ops a good fit for the new workforce. #coops

Three UK pig marketing groups have merged to form the United Pig Co-op, aiming to improve efficiency and support independent farmers. A new chapter for co-op collaboration in agriculture. #coops www.farminguk.com/news/three-p...

Please help me to welcome The Media Coop to BS. A multi award winning, 20 year old worker coop thats delivered some amazing projects for their broad client base. Genuinely nice ppl who care. #coops

Housing and energy are the two growth sectors in the movement since 2020. Housing will always be important, but for me, hasn't always seen the focus that it deserves. Thankfully CCH work tirelessly to raise the profile. #coops

Admittedly I'm a member of the Fox and Goose, so I would say that they deserve a follow. Cooperation should be meaningful and genuine, regardless of the sector said coop operates in.

Need a new podcast for 2025? Punchcard from the UK based federation of worker led co‑operatives, might be the one! Hear guests sharing their stories, experiences and insights as members of #workercoops #coops www.workers.coop/podcast/

Cooperation, makes it happen.

From dream to reality: Go-op, Britain’s first cooperative railway. #coops www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Hmm. State-funded UK scheme to save beloved community sites will close early. www.theguardian.com/society/2024...

#coops A movement built by the ppl for the ppl.

All things #coop and #coops. This list will develop over time. bsky.app/profile/did:...

The war in Ukraine is vile. War is vile.

Even if you're not Northern. These look pretty interesting. They may help N/S relations...?

I am attempting to clone myself. Seriously, it will help with growth. Twice the trouble.

#coops #cooperative #ethical #NorthernIreland

Why wouldn't we. Really..

"The function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not followers." I forget who this is from, but the sentiment is apt. The mvmt, doesn't need more tetchy managers who have to try and prove their dominance.

Definitely worth a follow. Loco Home Retrofit are doing some amazing work. Their webinars have been very informative. #coops #Retrofit @chris-carus.bsky.social

#coops #WestMidlands

Research seems to show #housing #coops have the best outcomes, see e.g. library.uniteddiversity.coop/Cooperatives... But see also all other forms of community-led housing such as #communitylandtrusts #cohousing etc too

I've worked in a fair few buildings across my career. From offices on commercial parks to souless open plan offices with cafes and roof terraces. Non compare to the feeling I get when I pass through the doors of HH. #coops #Holyoake

Job Opportunity to Join Outlandish Cooperative. Outlandish is seeking a socially engaged, proactive Digital Producer to manage tech-for-good projects and drive new business. For full details please visit Outlandish Job Page outlandish.com/blog/we-are-... #coops #Tech4Good #Recruitment #London #Jobs

UN declared 2025 the year of coops 2025.coop which is good timing because I've been thinking about cooperatives and startups for awhile now. #coops #cooperatives #socent

Can Housing #Coops Solve Britain's Housing Crisis? www.shoutoutuk.org/2024/12/04/c...

Duralex: How A Workers Cooperative Took Over An Iconic French Glassmaker. #coops worldcrunch.com/business-fin...

Cycling * cooperation...

Interesting times for retrofit in Cambridge. #coops www.uk.coop/directory/ca...

#coops education matters.

Another long but immensely rewarding day. This may well be the 11th Practitioners Forum today. An intense day of best practice and peer learning. I wish I had some photos for you, but you've all seen conferences before. #coops www.uk.coop/events-and-t...

Promote, develop, unite. #coops.

🚨 NEW: Tulip Siddiq MP welcomes the establishment of the Mutuals and Co-operative Business Council in the House of Commons. This is a government that supports co-operative growth, and is taking the first steps to making it happen.

Next year is incredibly important for #coops, we are grateful that the UN has designated another International Year of Cooperatives. Co-ops across the world www.uk.coop/understandin...

Just your friendly reminder #coops works here too. Also, data an coops are natural fellows.

@mattcropp.bsky.social I recognise the name but my mind is frazzled by Brexit. Masterdon early adopter? If so, when coop instance here. Not essential, but welcomed.

#coops make it happen.

‘Defend the product!’ How the French keep their artisan food culture alive. #coops #farming #Agri www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

My first 'tweet'.