Workers Co-op? Looking to expand your range, offer or service? 📈 We have over 50 years experience of lending to workers co-ops and we understand better than most financial advisers/lenders the particular dynamics of a co-operative working environment. buff.ly/3RJphgh

We're so excited to be at the Future Co-ops conference in Birmingham tomorrow! Taking place in Birmingham, the two-day gathering will examine how collective action and co-operation can rebuild trust and deliver real power at a local level.

Open from today until the 31st May 2026 - our share offer to help communities save the places they can’t afford to lose! We are delighted to announce that our ICOF Community Capital (ICC) 2026 share offer is now open on direct impact investing platform Ethex @ethexuk.bsky.social buff.ly/r8mygRE ⬇️

A co-op's Secretary is central to ensuring good governance within a co-op 🙌 Join Co-operatives UK online in one month to learn the skills and qualities required for a co-op secretary – and how a secretary can carry out their role effectively. ➡️ buff.ly/kvQS3Vp

🤝 We're always keen to work in partnership with organisations that share our values to develop new finance packages and initiatives across co-operative, employee owned and social business sectors. Want to talk an idea through? Get in touch 👉 buff.ly/L63D7bZ #Coops

Two ‘Credit Union Manifestos’ have been issued, outlining the sector’s key priorities for financial inclusion in the upcoming Scottish and Welsh elections The manifestos call on the next Scottish and Welsh governments to expand support for community-based finance initiatives. buff.ly/KliCryr

Did you see? ABCUL is launching a new Affiliate Programme, a strategic initiative designed to connect like-minded organisations with the UK’s #CreditUnion sector Read all about it here 👉 buff.ly/HhOtHVt

Congratulations to Matthew Vickers, who has been appointed CEO of Community Energy England, the apex for community-owned renewable projects. CEE says he joins “at a pivotal moment for the UK energy system and for the role of community energy within it”. buff.ly/J0u6qdX

In 2018 a team of happy volunteers in an Oxfordshire village started preliminary renovation work on their local pub, which is now owned by the local community and saved from redevelopment. Read how we were able to support The Crown Inn here ➡️ buff.ly/umirhqG #Lending

The UK Government has now confirmed the Rent Standard 2026. What does this mean for #HousingCoops? The new standard applies from 1 April 2026 and sets the framework for rent-setting across England for the next decade. Read more 👉 buff.ly/f5dSSCH

🙌 We’re so excited to be sponsoring this year’s Future Co-ops conference next week! Taking place in Birmingham, it will examine how collective action and co-operation can rebuild trust and deliver real power at a local level. Come and say hi! buff.ly/WYA4oLs

📃 In 2023, we were happy to help Calverts, a printing cooperative rooted in activism, 44 years after being the first co-op to fully repay its loan to us, back in 1979! Read the #Lending story here 👉 buff.ly/iMZHIrK

Fantastic to see that the Community Wealth Building Bill has been passed by the Scottish Parliament, with ministers promising it will support investment in local and regional economies. Read more from Co-operative News 👉 buff.ly/mekrN4q

We’ve had a wonderful time at the Social Investment Funding Fair in Leicester today! Thanks to everyone who came and spoke to us - if you’re building a member owned business or organisation in the UK, we’d love to talk - drop us a message!

Interested in borrowing from us? We lend to organisations that are owned and democratically controlled by their members, who are usually either employees, customers or members of a community. Find out more ➡️ buff.ly/fcbUD4h

🤩 We have been a supportive lender and loan management specialist for over 50 years! We exclusively serve the co-operative, democratic and community business sectors supporting hundreds of businesses, from small enterprises to large organisations. ➡️ buff.ly/fGkksQn

What's the latest in the #CreditUnions sector? ABCUL has undertaken an independent Board Effectiveness Review as part of a wider period of organisational change, helping to support the Credit Union Movement 👉 buff.ly/jCetzXL

At the end of this month in Birmingham, the UK’s 2026 Future Co-ops Conference will explore ways the co-op movement can challenge the far-right and reclaim power for communities.

We're looking forward to attending the Co-op Retail Conference 2026 in Glasgow in March! We’ll be exhibiting at this busy annual event, built around the needs of consumer-owned retail societies. See you there? buff.ly/xJgnKxn

Last chance to share your views and shape government support for co-operatives! The Department for Business and Trade’s call for evidence on supporting co‑operative growth closes on Wednesday (18 February).

The final report from the International Legal Research and Analysis Initiative – The Law on Cooperative Housing (ILRAI) is now available! The report looks at co-operative housing laws across different countries and a clear pattern emerges.

Are you part of a Community Owned pub? 🍻 We're offering loan finance of between £75,000 to £150,000 to help YOU build your business Read more here buff.ly/3VfEKqh #CommunityOwned #CommunityPubs

Meet the Co-operative and Community Finance team! We're a tiny team but between us we cover the United Kingdom including Northern Ireland! This is us - read more here 👉 buff.ly/3gw8lwz

Do you want to be part of building a thriving #Cooperative sector? We are actively seeking investment in ICOF Community Capital Limited. Find out how you can get involved here 👉 buff.ly/3eqo5QC

We were delighted to help an award-winning garden co-op for disabled workers to open a cafe back in 2018 🍵 Bishopwearmouth is a great example of the positive effect of giving workers of all abilities an equal say 👏 Read the #Lending story here buff.ly/3NQZ7Y5

The UK’s newly formed retail society OurCoop has announced one of its first major commitments – a pledge to create 300 new apprenticeship placements as part of #NationalApprenticeshipWeek ! Read more ➡️ buff.ly/IzHiIfY

Have you heard about the Chris Herries Scheme? It gives women an opportunity to receive tailored 1-1 mentoring from experienced and exceptional women from across the co-operative movement Here are two contributions from women who have taken part 👉 buff.ly/ZGLNbOY

Considering starting a member owned business? Taking a community asset or business into community ownership? We could help - find out more here 👉 buff.ly/3WTepSl #ComBiz

💡 Join Utility Aid online in three weeks for a clear, practical webinar designed to help you understand your electricity bills, with tips on reducing energy costs. Register here ➡️ buff.ly/4IWsxZO

🙌 Co-op Group has announced 18 openings in the first quarter of 2026, including new stores and stores re-opening following "transformative investment" ➡️ buff.ly/ubkgTzl This comes ahead of Co-op Retail Conference 2026, which is taking place in Glasgow in March.

We were delighted to help this pub last year! The Elm Tree Inn has been purchased by the community with help from a creative social media campaign, a passionate community investment effort, and a loan finance package. Read the full story here 👉 buff.ly/Z0kE7um

Social enterprises, CICs and charities based in Leicestershire! Find out about social finance at the Social Investment Funding Fair on Wednesday February the 18th in Leicester! We’ll be there with a stall, so come and say hi! buff.ly/QfTFj4k

🏗️ Our Ethical Policy sets out the positive and negative criteria which guide the way in which we carry out our business activities. Check it out ➡️ buff.ly/gy6bSwn

In West Yorkshire and thinking of starting an ethical business? 🤔 Sign up for this FREE online workshop next week and learn how co‑ops can help your community to thrive. Sign up here ➡️ buff.ly/YXKw6mj

Did you see? Co-operatives UK has revealed its Co-op Retail Conference 2026 line-up, including a Gala dinner address from broadcaster Kirsty Wark! We're so excited to be attending the conference - come along and say hi! Check out the line-up here ➡️ buff.ly/fdMlz9V

🏘️ Trying to get a housing coop off the ground? We can lend up to £150,000 from our own funds and we work with other lenders to provide much larger loans. Together we can offer a unique financial package to help housing co-operatives buy property. 👉 buff.ly/3WCVNEL

What is our vision? 💭 We want to create a thriving, diverse and sustainable cooperative economy in the UK Find out more about how we are working towards this here ➡️ buff.ly/3OO0uYu #Coops

Will you be heading to Glasgow for the Co-op Retail Conference 2026 in March? If you are, come and find us! We’ll be exhibiting at this busy annual event, built around the needs of consumer-owned retail societies. See you there? buff.ly/XBh2qEI

One week to go! The Big South West Meet-Up 🙌 Head to Powderham Castle and plan for the successful future of your community shop – get expert advice, be inspired and make connections. Register here ➡️ buff.ly/QJ3faFN

We’re delighted to be sponsoring this year’s Future Co-ops conference! Taking place in Birmingham from 27th - 28th February, it will examine how collective action and co-operation can rebuild trust and deliver real power at a local level. 👉 buff.ly/bt9z0kQ

"Co-operative & Community Finance’s funding works really well by helping build long-term financial viability with affordable monthly repayments. An excellent basis to move forward." 🍻 Read more here ➡️ buff.ly/45qiDna

Looking for an ethical home for your money? Want it to do good? Did you know you can invest in our work to build a thriving co-operative sector? Find out more here 👉 buff.ly/0BGkBsw #Coops

Exciting opportunity here! Co-operative College is recruiting for two Trustees (one of whom they hope will serve as Vice Chair) and up to two independent members for their Audit and Risk Committee. Interested? Apply by 9am on Monday 9 February 👉 buff.ly/Wb9X4CD

What's new in the #CreditUnions sector this week? Here, ABCUL share... Credit union leaders have come together to celebrate ten years of the Joining Forces partnership 👉 buff.ly/3MgcwWS

Calling all Welsh Community Shops! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Join our friends Plunkett UK next week for a networking and peer support Zoom call, open and free to all community-owned shops in Wales whether early stage or open and trading. 👉 buff.ly/c6zmBXN

In 2024, husband and wife Graham Turner and Kyra Pollitt set up Big Step Housing Co-operative alongside daughter Edie, her partner Spring and their friends Caitlin and Dan.

Information session this Monday! Own The Future is a new co-op support programme for workers leading the transition to a new economy! It will recruit five groups across the country for a one-year accelerator programme of training, mentoring, specialist advice and peer support.

What solutions do we have for clients? 🤔 As a fairly small and agile business, we can provide a tailored a package of support to meet the requirements of all clients. To find out more please contact us for an informal discussion ➡️ buff.ly/zy78M7G

For 50 years we have supported hundreds of co-ops and Community Owned businesses 🙌 Check out our key documents, including our annual reviews, to find out more about what we do and who we work with here ➡️ buff.ly/38iF6LN'

Calling all #EnergyCoops! ⚡ We are keen to support enterprises involved in renewable energy, energy efficiency and retrofit. Find out more ➡️ buff.ly/YQq3maM