
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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Co-operation among co-operators: The Irish-British Connection – 21st and 22nd February Conference
Upcoming conference, ‘Co-operation among co-operators: The Irish-British connection’, 21st-22nd of February 2025, Boundary Brewing Co-operative, Belfast. This event is shaping up to be a diverse and engaging two days, with… Read more
Employee Ownership Ireland Roadshow
The 2025 Employee Ownership Ireland (EOI) Roadshow is taking place on 25th, 26th, and 27th February 2025 in four locations across Northern Ireland: Cookstown – 25th February, 8am Registration -Glenavon Hotel Derry/Londonderry – 25th February,… Read more