Community Farming in NI
What is community farming? It is a ‘process of collaborative transformation at the intersection of land, community, and enterprise’. This is a working definition that the participants in the Cultivating… Read more
Congratulations to Jubilee Farm and Glenside Farm!
In the photo Portia Woods from Jubilee Farm with Malini and Iain Colville from Glenside Farm The Good Relations Awards 2025 celebrated organisations for ‘their dedication to transforming society through… Read more
Still time to contribute!
The Department for the Economy has commissioned a research project on the social economy relevant to the local co-operative movement. Christopher Baird, PhD, from the Queen’s Business School invites co-ops… Read more
Celebrating the International Year of Co-operation in Belfast
In the photo – SCSI – UKSCS Committee Members with Dr Archibald, MLA and Minister for the Economy. Belfast, 21-22 February 2025 – The Society for Co-operative Studies Ireland (SCSI) and… Read more
Co-ops Out There: Your Contribution Matters!
Figure 1. Co-ops Out There: Your Contribution Matters! (Designer, 2025) The Department for the Economy has commissioned a couple of research projects relevant to the local co-operative movement. Dr… Read more
Have you heard about Carrick Greengrocers?
This is your opportunity! The Real Farming Trust & Carrick Greengrocers are holding a webinar on Monday 3rd March, 10am-11am to share more about the how and why of a… Read more
Co-operative Growth Strategy for the UK
We are delighted to announce that Co-operatives UK has unveiled its Co-operative Growth Strategy, detailing how a partnership between the sector and UK government, can double the size of the… Read more
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