UNDER CONSTRUCTION
The Co-operative Knowledge Hub is a resourceful online space designed to support co-operative development in Northern Ireland. It offers practical guidance, downloadable tools, and peer-led insights for anyone interested in starting or strengthening a co-operative.
Designed in collaboration with Rabble Co-op, it will be launched in March 2026.
(Please note you can still access information on co-ops and researches below)
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Frequently Asked Questions – NEW BLOGS
Thanks to the support of Tebibu Solomon Herego, intern in Co-operative Alternatives, currently studying a Master in Co-operatives and Sustainable Development at the University College Cork, we have prepared the following six FAQs worksheets on a variety of co-operative issues.
This work has been funded by the Belfast City Council, Economy Department through the Co-operatives and Social Enterprises Support Programme 2022.
FAQs- Co-ops and BenCom – 1
FAQs- Co-op Identity – 2
FAQs- Members – 3
FAQs- Development Setting up Related – 4
FAQs- Governance Related – 5
FAQs- Registration Related – 6
Research and Policy
Read our most update research and policies to grow a cooperative sector in Northern Ireland.
2022
Research on co-operative development in Northern Ireland conducted by Tebibu Solomon an intern with Co-op Alternatives during Spring-Summer 2022. Tebibu completed the Research as part of the MSc on Co-operatives, Agri-Food and Sustainable Development at University College Cork.
The Challenges of Emerging Co-ops at early stage lifecycle and their potential Solutions
2021
Findings of the research conducted by Stir to Action across UK. Co-op Alternatives was interviewed as part of this research.
2020
Research on the state of the sector in 2020
Policies 2020