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


Raglan launch Community Share Offer

Raglan Community Development Renovation Society have launched a £120,000 community share offer to begin the first phase of a project that will turn the former Raglan Bar in Harryville into… Read more


Take the NI Co-Ops Survey!

Click here to take the survey Whether you know a little or a lot about co-ops we would love to know your opinions – we are asking you to participate… Read more


Wild Eel Fishery: supporting local workers, conservation and sustainability

Lough Neagh Fishermen’s Co-operative Society Ltd. (LNFCS) was established in 1965 to represent the interests of local fishermen and by 1972 had acquired outright control of the company known as… Read more


Creative Workers Co-operative

Creative Workers Co-operative Democratically owned & working for positive social change Formed in November 2012 as a workers co-operative, the Creative Workers Co-operative is democratically owned and controlled by its… Read more


Diversity, drive and community: co-op ethos shines through on NI study tour

The sun blazed down on a glorious spring day at the Lough Neagh Fishermen’s Co-operative as a large group of people peered into the River Bann and heard about how… Read more


Join us for FREE tour of NI co-ops

Award-winning Craft beer, expertly refurbished bikes, delicious organic bread and much sought after Lough Neagh eels – what do they have in common? They are all products of successful co-operatives… Read more