Get Training . . . Upskilling Local Food Initiatives

  Training available: Upskilling Local Food Initiatives with the Solidarity Network in Ireland (solidnetwork.ie). Co-op Alternatives is a member of the network with Cloughjordan Community Farm, Open Food Network Ireland,… Read more


New beginnings: why set up a co-op?

Courtesy Freepik Training: New beginnings – why and how to set up a co-op? This interesting training session explores the co-operative model, how it can fit with your idea or… Read more


Carbon Innovation Fund – Round 2 Now Open

Image coopfoundation.org.uk Funding opened: Round 2 of Carbon Innovation Fund Want to know more about Round Two of our Carbon Innovation Fund? | Co-op Foundation (coopfoundation.org.uk)   https://www.coopfoundation.org.uk/news/carbon-innovation-fund-tender/


Future Co-ops Conference Co-operative Futures ‘From Crisis to Co-op’ 10 (February 2023 Oxford)

Co-operative Futures ‘From Crisis to Co-op’ conference aims to investigate what role co-ops can play in supporting people through the cost-of-living crisis. Co-ops have a role to play in easing… Read more


UK Policy – New Co-operatives UK report ‘Communities are Doing it for Themselves’ Highlights £210 million raised in community shares

A new report reveals that communities are doing it for themselves successfully raising £210 million through community shares around the UK. In Northern Ireland 14 community shares offers account for… Read more


Northern Ireland Policy – One Stop Shop Energy Shop for Northern Ireland

Following the completion of the One Stop Shop in collaboration with Drumlin Wind Energy Co-operative and Northern Ireland Community Energy (NICE) Ltd, Co-operative  Alternatives supports the concept of the One… Read more


New MSc Highlights Results from a Practice-based Report

Recent findings by University College Cork MSc student, Tebibu Solomon, highlight the common challenges and associated strategies from practice-based research contributing to the success of a co-operative movement. The explanatory… Read more


Give a Shout Out for Co-ops in Belfast’s Economic Roadmap!

The consultation on the Draft Economic Strategy of Belfast City Council is currently underway. The public is encouraged to join the discussion and help build the progress and momentum of… Read more