Great British Energy and UK community energy representative bodies –  joint statement on the Local Power Plan

Today’s publication of the Local Power Plan (LPP) is a landmark moment for community energy across the UK. With £1 billion of funding, this marks the largest public investment in… Read more


Webinar on Food Co-ops – Recording

If you missed the webinar, you can watch the recording with Beth Bell from Carrick Greengrocers and Barry Ferguson from Ben Vista CSA, here. For more information on these two… Read more


Webinar on Food/Green Co-ops – 4th February 2026

Discover, Learn, Start a Co-op – Raising Awareness Webinar If you have ever wondered how communities can take control of their food systems, support local producers, and make healthy, affordable… Read more


We will be in Fermanagh on the 18th February!

Caring for our community, powering our future together. Are you concerned about the cost of childcare or eldercare? Wondering how to keep your home warm without breaking the bank? Curious… Read more


Identity Verification: What NI Co‑ops and Societies Need to Know

If you are running a co‑operative or a community benefit society (BenCom) in Northern Ireland, you may have heard about new identity verification rules. The key thing to understand is… Read more


A CENI Critique of the Mid-term Review of the DfE Energy Strategy.

            The Mid‑Term Review of Northern Ireland’s Energy Strategy claims to put people at the centre of the transition, yet its own evidence shows a strategy… Read more


Gathering in Dublin

A vibrant gathering of supporters and practitioners came together in Dublin at the beginning of January to help shape a new network of co‑operatives, bringing fresh energy and shared purpose… Read more


From 2025 to 2026: Momentum for Co-ops Everywhere

As we step into 2026, we carry forward the energy of the International Year of Co‑operatives 2025. The co‑operative movement is buzzing with energy and ambition after the International Year…. Read more