By Joanna McMinn Co-operative Alternatives latest webinar on Sociocracy for Co-operatives in June, opened the conversation on various type of governance and decision making. We asked Joanna McMinn, facilitator of… Read more
Maurice McCartney in Combination NI recently chaired two roundtable discussions on the transition to a new and just economy in Northern Ireland. Four activists participated in the conversation: Bridget Meehan… Read more
Venture Folk launched as a registered co-operative in April this year with several successfully funded projects & ventures. Describing its activities as a co-operative of creatives, innovators & doers, who… Read more
An interview with PhD student – Ellie Perrin What is your research about? In a nutshell, this research’s primary focus is the contribution of worker cooperatives to Northern Ireland’s economy. Interestingly,… Read more
Kerry Melville, Director at Belfast Food Co-op discusses the organisation’s success despite lockdown restrictions and importantly, how this new co-op is making a name for itself in North Belfast and beyond…. Read more
© Mark van Luyk Timely reminder: International Day of Cooperatives ONLINE CONFERENCE Thursday 1 July 2021 10am – 1 pm This year’s International Day of Cooperatives (#CoopsDay) will be celebrated… Read more
Wednesday 16 June 2021 12 noon – 2pm This is a training webinar on participative decision making in co-operatives. The aim of this webinar is to equip participants with… Read more
The first Co-op Alternatives joint 6-week course with Jubilee Community Farm outside Larne was a great success. Designed to appeal to farmers who were interested in finding out more about… Read more