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.
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We can offer support programmes for setting up your co-op, support you to develop democratic governance, help you to raise finance. Get in touch with us and we help you transforming your ideas in healthy and successful cooperatives. Let us help you to put your co-op on the map! For more info click here FREE Support
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Happy 2025, the International Year of Co-operatives!
Exciting news! The United Nations General Assembly has declared 2025 as the International Year of Co-operatives. The theme is “Co-operatives Build a Better World,” which highlights the amazing global impact… Read more
Co-operation among Co-operators: The Irish- British Connection – Conference
Conference Dates: the 21st and 22nd February 2025 Venue: Boundary Brewing Co-op, Belfast The UK Society for Co-operative Studies and the Society for Co-operative Studies Ireland are thrilled to invite… Read more