Co-operative Conversations with Adrian Ashton - 19 January 2026 - To mark the start of 2026, Adrian Ashton joins Mike Wistow for UKSCS's online Co-operative Conversations on 19 January. To book your free place, see the link below ↓ www.ukscs.coop/events/co-op... @ukcoopstudies.bsky.social

Our bumper issue analyses worker co-operatives & the community contexts in which they are embedded, asking whether, how, and to what extent these organisations engage with & contribute to their wider communities. Thanks to guest editors Villela, Perrin, Deblangy & Sahi. ↓ doi.org/10.61869/CXV...

💬Join us for the next online Co-op Conversation on 24 Nov⤵️ @ukcoopstudies.bsky.social #coops #coopcouncil

Eliza’s Network, named after a Rochdale Pioneer, brings together current and former sector CEOs from around the world www.thenews.coop/australian-c.... @coopnews.bsky.social @ukcoopstudies.bsky.social

Out now - Journal of Co-operative Studies, 58(2) - doi.org/10.61869/YOZ.... The UN International Year of Co-operatives theme is “co-ops build a better world” which runs through the papers in this issue demonstrating the breadth of co-op reach into different sectors, spread around the world.

Co-operatives as policy tools for economic and social transformation: Belfast, 13 Nov 2025 (09:00-13:00 GMT). National and international experts on how co-operatives can reshape economic and social systems. More info/register for this free event: www.coopalternatives.coop/blog/novembe...

The transformative power of co-operation 🙌 Sophie Ziegler-Jones, Comms & PR Lead at Suma Wholefoods, explains why partnering with us & supporting community businesses is a natural fit for them as a co-operative wholesaler. 🤝 ➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/the-transformative-power-of-co-operation/

💻A webinar for your diaries – boosting the local economy In this webinar, we will be focusing on ways in which community-owned businesses can boost their local economy.  Join the conversation! 🗣️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-impact-boosting-the-local-economy-tickets-1753159831249

Please note - new start time - now 2pm GMT ⬇️⬇️🕑

Join us on 1 Oct - in conversation with Paul Thambar, Director of the Mutual Value Impact Lab & global expert in performance measurement and evaluation in member-owned and purpose-led organisations. www.ukscs.coop/events/co-op...

This timely special issue seeks to investigate the role of the co-operative movement associated in sport at all levels, assessing the extent to which there needs to be a much closer link between sporting activities and the people who support it so enthusiastically. www.ukscs.coop/articles/202...

The dual nature of co-operatives – finding a balance between member-community and business role. What is it? The topic for the UKSCS Annual Lecture 2025 with Prof. Anu Puusa. When? 5 Nov, 1-2pm (GMT) online. Is it free to attend? YES - book now ↓ www.ukscs.coop/events/ukscs... #coops #workercoops

There's still time to book your free place 👇

If you liked the special issue of the Journal - doi.org/10.61869/CWG... - celebrating the centenary of Woodcraft Folk – we have more! Debs McCahon, Woodcraft’s CEO will be in conversation with Mike Wistow - 19 Aug. It’s free and it’s online – to book, visit: www.ukscs.coop/events/co-op... I #Coops

Still time to book for this free online event on Mon 17 July ⬇️⬇️

What better way to spend a Sunday - beer & co-ops😋

Basil Rawson is an excellent example of a labour & socialist figure who saw the Woodcraft Folk as the embodiment of his worldviews. Olewicz's article in this special issue charts Rawson's involvement in WF over 5 decades. For this and more, visit → doi.org/10.61869/CWG... #cooperation

You are invited to join us on 14 July, 7pm (GMT +1) for UKSCS Co-operative Conversation with Rebecca Harvey - executive editor of @CoopNews - see link for more details for this free online event www.ukscs.coop/events/co-op... l #coopnews l #coops l @ukcoopstudies

In June 2022 - a year after his death - we published a commemorative issue celebrating leading co-operative scholar, Johnston Birchall. He left a treasure trove of publications on member-based organisations, mutualism, & co-operative values & principles. See - doi.org/10.61869/NHN... #coops #mutuals

Celebrating the UN International year of co-operatives festival in Manchester & Rochdale - here’s a link to preview experiences on offer for delegates. Inc - tour of FC United, Hulme Community Garden Centre, Unicorn Grocery co-op as well as Rochdale Pioneers Museum ica.coop/en/events/fe... #coops

New date for applications - now 30 June ⬇️ www.ukscs.coop/articles/pas...

Passionate about co-operatives, community empowerment, and sustainable development? Sheffield Co-operative Development Group (UK) are hiring - but you have to be quick, closing date for applications is 31 May. For more details, see forum.workers.coop/uploads/shor...

Accounting for sweat equity? This short paper explores different types of sweat equity & ways in which they might usefully be accounted for & incorporated into annual co-operative accounting and reporting. doi.org/10.61869/BZA... #coops

Can current accounting frameworks capture what makes co-operatives different? This is the question to be explored at a hybrid (in-person and online) event organised by the UK Co-operative SORP Stakeholder Panel to be held on Thursday, July 3 - 12:30 - 2pm GMT+1 - www.ukscs.coop/articles/co-...

🏘️ 'Housing developers build units. Co-ops build homes and communities' At this year’s #UKREiiF in Leeds, #cooperatives came together to highlight how the model is a tool for people to build, own and live better. Read more: www.thenews.coop/co-operative... #PeoplePoweredHousing

You don't have to live in #HebdenBridge or locally - although it is lovely - you just need to want to support what we're doing. Our community cooperative saved a much loved pub from closure, and we love it. You can read more on the share offer here www.foxandgoose.org/shareoffer

Would you like to become a member of our #cooperative pub? www.foxandgoose.org/shareoffer Our original share offer was to raise capital to rescue the pub. These days we're more interested in expanding our membership and last year issued a new share offer at £25. More on that here: 1/3

The Journal is supporting the centenary of Woodraft Folk with a special issue coming soon. UCL Press will also publisha of essays on aspects of the history of the organisation- BOOK LAUNCH 19 June - how to book your place 👇 www.ukscs.coop/articles/cel... #coops #youth

Exploring Eastern & Western co-operative models for a sustainable future: an International symposium at Kansai University, Osaka, Japan organised with Japan and Korean societies of co-op studies - 16-18 Oct 2025. The call for abstracts out now - deadline 1 June. See >> www.ukscs.coop/articles/yc2...

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the University of Eastern Finland for a 2-year postdoc research on co-operative organisation and management, closing date 29 May. See link for more details and how to apply. #coops #mutuals - www.ukscs.coop/articles/pos...

Published today - follow the link to find out how to get copies. www.ukscs.coop/articles/co-.... #coops #mutuals @ukcoopstudies.bsky.social

Co-operatives: Linking practice and theory: Further to our post re online book launch, we're pleased to announce an in-person launch event in London on 20 may from 6.15pm - see www.ukscs.coop/events/book-... for details and how to book a free place. #coops #mutuals

Can social movements still transform the world in an era of rising authoritarianism? A timely topic and an interesting line up of speakers to explore this question. Online event - 27 May. For more details see - bristol-ac-uk.zoom.us/webinar/regi... bristol-ac-uk.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Our Winter 2024 issue of the Journal featured extracts from a forthcoming primer on co-operatives. Its author - Ian Adderley - will launch its publication on 12 May. It's online. Join us for conversation and Q&A. Book a free place via the UKSCS website - www.ukscs.coop/events/onlin...

We are looking forward to this! Another amazing Co-operative Conversation. Sign up now www.ukscs.coop/events/co-op...

Woodcraft Folk has a distinctive philosophy based around education for social change.Our special issue - coming soon - celebrates its centenary year - from the contribution of some leading figures, to its contribution to gender equality & putting co-operation into practice. #coops #youth

In the autumn issue of the Journal, we’ll feature an appreciation of the work and valuable contribution made by Rita Rhodes - a lifelong co-operator who will be greatly missed. www.ukscs.coop/articles/a-m...

In a world where exploitative billionaires and corporate interests seek to increase their authority over us, it is now more important than ever to support our community and worker-owned businesses, to build solidarity and support networks so that everyone can live fine and free. go.bsky.app/UsAcPoV

There is a well-developed cooperative economy in France. In 2022, French worker co-ops demonstrated a 76% 5-year survival rate, outpacing the 61% rate for all French companies. Workers in these co-ops report high job satisfaction, feeling empowered by their active role in business decisions.

This new @city-redi.bsky.social report is co-authored by CURDS’ Andy Pike

Finland is one of the world's most cooperative nations. Nearly 80% of Finns are members of at least one cooperative. Finland's cooperatives are often leaders in their industries, with consumer co-ops covering nearly half of all daily goods.

We're looking for a volunteer Treasurer/Director for the Bristol Cable Board! If you love local journalism, have a background in finance or accounting, & want to get involved in our community- this might be exactly what you are looking for! Get in touch 👇 thebristolcable.org/2025/04/join...

How the Coin Street #coops community has demonstrated its lasting power as a pioneering model for people-led development of urban spaces www.thenews.coop/coin-street-...

Perseverance and resilience of housing co-ops - this paper traces the evolution of housing co-operatives in Germany from their beginning 160 years ago to the present against the backdrop of an ever-changing political, economic, social, and cultural environment. doi.org/10.61869/GCS...

In order to develop support analysis of the contribution of co-ops to sustainable development, Yaker-Pritchard et al examine how co-op principles & sustainable development goals (SDGs) can be linked, & the level of support for the SDG framework within the co-op movement. doi.org/10.61869/WKP...

The economics of social care are highly problematic in terms of both quality of care and workers' rights. This paper argues co-operatively organised solutions based on an ethic of care, enhanced worker voice, & wider democratic participation in the sector as a way forward. doi.org/10.61869/CNB...

Short-term rentals like #Airbnb are disrupting #housing markets around the world - but is there a #coops solution? www.thenews.coop/co-op-soluti...

On 17 May our friends at Co-operative Wales are hosting an online event for Robert Owen Day. More details can be found on our website: www.ukscs.coop/articles/onl...

Cooperation Africa Webinar: The role of credit unions in economic growth and member empowerment- 26 March 2025, 13:00 GMT. Registration - us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #coops #mutuals #creditunions

Chartism Day 2025: save the date sslh.org.uk/2025/03/24/c...