Pål Vik’s 2022 paper with colleague, Andrew Wallace drew attention to the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on the British credit union and community lender sector and its ability to provide finance to underserved communities. Read more about their finding here: doi.org/10.61869/ZMS...

15 June, 7pm, UK time: We’d like to invite you to join the next Co-operative Conversation with Pål Vik. Pål is a senior research fellow at Salford University with an interest in financial inclusion and community finance. More info & to book a free place, visit www.ukscs.coop/events/co-op...

UKSCS free, online annual lecture. Join us to explore what co-operative entrepreneurial ecosystems can mean for you &/or your co-op. Guest speakers Frédéric Dufays & Stefanie Friedel from the Centre of Expertise for Cooperative Entrepreneurship, KU Leuven. www.ukscs.coop/events/ukscs... #coops

📢Important deadline: If you haven't booked for UKSCS annual conference yet 👇and you'd like to attend AND join fellow co-operators for the conference dinner, then you need to book your place by 8th APRIL. Hope to see you there! www.ukscs.coop/events/ukscs...

Drawing on research with 2 co-ops of the Movimento dos Trabalhadores Rurais Sem Terra in Brazil, Hostin-Silva’s paper examines meaningful & impactful support to communities via small-scale localised practices rooted in solidarity, co-operation, & mutual aid. Download here ↓ doi.org/10.61869/WKA...

Manley et al.'s recent paper on the role of worker co-ops and the development of a social value toolkit - argues for a relational theory of social value. It includes data from one of the case studies investigated in the design of the toolkit. Available here → doi.org/10.61869/XLB...

Can the UK political ambition to double the size of its co-op sector be achieved? The 2026 UKSCS conference provides space to explore how co-operatives can address societal challenges & contribute meaningfully to economic and social development. Join us - book now - www.ukscs.coop/events/ukscs...

Co-operative Law summer school in Croatia - August. Early bird registration deadline 15 March ⬇️ www.smu.ca/iccm/program...

And snother hood link from @communityeconomies - a link to Caroline Shenaz Hossein’s book on community based banking - www.communityeconomies.org/news/open-ac...

Thanks to #CommunityEconomies who featured our special issue on worker co-ops. You can see their blog here: www.communityeconomies.org/news/worker-.... And you can access the full issue here ➡️ doi.org/10.61869/CXV...

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