Welcome to Co-operative Alternatives
Co-operative Alternatives aims to develop and support a strong co-op movement connected across the island of Ireland and doing business in a fair, just and ethical way. We are Northern Ireland’s leading co-operative development agency offering high quality support and expert knowledge to existing and emerging co-operatives.
Co-operatives: Can Do, Will Do, Must Do
2017 Network Dinner and a Seminar
You can now watch videos and seminar presentations from this year's co-operative event here. Read more
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Collaboration and co-operation key to NI’s economic future say experts
ED Mayo, General Secretary of Co-operatives UK told an audience of co-operative members and supporters in Belfast that the only way that NI businesses can succeed in a global market,… Read more
New co-op farm offers community supported agriculture (CSA) scheme
A brand new co-operative farm is being set up in Larne in the beautiful walled garden at Drumalis with the aim of providing “good food for all forever”. Founded by… Read more