Belfast Co-ops Celebration on 2nd July!

Date: Wednesday, 2nd July 2025 

Venue: St George’s Market, Belfast (Access from May Street)

Time: 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM

 

To mark International Co-op Day in the International Year of Co-operatives, we’re bringing together Northern Ireland’s vibrant co-op movement for a day of connection, learning, and celebration!

 

What’s in Store?

Showcasing Local Co-operatives – Hear from successful NI co-ops like Belfast Cleaning Co-op, Boundary, and Carrick Greengrocers about their impact and growth.

Exploring the Co-op Model – Learn why co-ops offer a powerful alternative business model for decent work, fair economies, and community resilience.

Networking & Stalls – Connect with co-operators, discover products and services, and explore new opportunities for collaboration.

Panel & Discussion – Join a thought-provoking conversation on the uniqueness of co-ops, chaired by Co-op Alternatives.

 

With insights from regional policymakers, business leaders, and community enterprises, this event is your chance to engage with the co-operative movement and see how it’s driving positive change across Belfast and Northern Ireland.

 

Be Part of the Conversation!

Whether you’re already part of a co-op, curious about starting one, or simply passionate about fair and ethical business, this event is for you!

 

Register with Co-op Alternatives tiziana@coopalternatives.coop & join us for a day of inspiration, learning, and co-operation.

 

Together, we can build a stronger, fairer economy—one co-op at a time! See you at St George’s Market!

 

To ensure you have a spot, please book a place here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1389574106559?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

 

This event is sponsored by the Lottery Community Fund and the Belfast City Council

The International Day of Cooperatives (CoopsDay) is celebrated annually to raise awareness of cooperatives and promote the movement’s successes in advancing social and economic development. It highlights how cooperatives contribute to solving global challenges while building a better, more inclusive world.