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Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

It's Labour Party Conference time! Here's a rundown of fringe sessions and roundtables our CEO @rosemarley.bsky.social is speaking at: Sunday 27 September • Roundtable: Pricing young people out of work - can the high street solve our NEETs crisis? 5:15pm, Liverpool ONE Management Suite #Lab26 👇

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Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Great to see @theguardian.com coverage of yesterday’s government announcement of new funding for high streets and communities – including a new £10m Co-operative Development Programme. #Lab26 #Labour26 #LabourConference2026 #coops www.theguardian.com/business/202...

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Burnham pledges extra £210m towards regenerating boarded-up high streets

Funds to help local people turn empty shops, pubs and clubs into community hubs, shared workspaces and cafes

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Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

BIG, BIG NEWS! A new £10m Co-operative Development Programme has been announced for England. This is an absolute game-changer for our sector. The funding will help mayors and strategic authorities across England set up more co-operatives. 👇

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Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Co‑operatives deliver good growth – and we can prove it. Our Co‑operative and Mutual Economy 2026 report is out. Co‑ops are: 📈 more than 2x as likely to survive five years 💷 4x more likely to pay the real Living Wage 📍 more likely to be based outside London and the South East 👉 www.uk.coop/economy

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Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Our @comshares.bsky.social training on 7 October is for organisations that have completed a share offer and now need to keep their members engaged. How do you balance a large membership, non-local supporters and member churn? Our training addresses all of this and more 👉 buff.ly/A8QTJjb #comshares

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Community Shares Unit @comshares.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

👩‍👧‍👧Make the most of your members! Expert training on effective engagement, especially for after you have run a community share offer. Learn from others and come and ask any questions. 7th Oct online 👇 www.uk.coop/events-and-t...

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Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

📣 More sessions added to Practitioners Forum 2026! 🚀 It’s the biggest learning and development event in the co‑operative calendar – and it’s in Manchester on Thursday 26 November. 💡20 expert‑led sessions across five forums: 🧵👇️ (1/3)

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Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Huge congratulations to our CEO, @rosemarley.bsky.social, who has been elected to the board of the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) yesterday at #ICAPanama2026! 🎉 Read more: buff.ly/rYEMnMP #Coops

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Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Warwick Mill, Middleton's derelict Grade II-listed cotton mill, has sat empty for a decade. This week Rochdale Council announced a deal to buy it back – because that's exactly what residents asked for.

An image showing the exterior of Warwick Mill. A large red brick, derelict cotton mill with windows either broken or boarded up.

The interior of Warwick Mill, a large floor space with tape bordering off a section.

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Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

🎉 The UK Social Enterprise Awards 2026 shortlist is here – co-produced with @socialenterpriseuk.bsky.social! Six co‑operatives are shortlisted for the brand new Co‑op of the Year award and many other #coops are shortlisted in other categories. Winners announced 12 Nov. 👉 buff.ly/HnfYq4i

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Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

We're proud to have attained the Fair Tax Mark for another year: proof that we pay the right tax, in the right place, at the right time. Proud to stand with 50+ co‑ops and mutuals doing the same. Our members get 10% off Fair Tax Mark from @fairtaxfoundation.bsky.social - learn more: buff.ly/Zq5iZ3A

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Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

⏰️ Time is running out to grab early-bird tickets for the UK Social Enterprise Awards in Manchester. For the first time, the awards include a Co-op of the Year Award, co-produced by Co-operatives UK and @socialenterpriseuk.bsky.social.🏅 🔗 Book before prices increase: buff.ly/GizzlUL

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Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

A first for Manchester, a first for co-operatives, and a night to celebrate organisations changing business for good (and we've got great ticket deals for our members).

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Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Highlighting this finance role again 👇

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Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Community Dialogue operated for nearly 30 years as a peace building charity in Northern Ireland. Then it reached a crisis point. The work was vital, but the charity model had become exhausting, with more time spent competing for funding than responding to community need.

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Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

We're recruiting for a Finance Manager at Co-operatives UK. 🚨 Applications are closing in ten days. As Finance Manager, you'll be playing a key part in shaping financial insight, improving controls and supporting confident decision-making across the organisation.

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Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Save the date for Practitioners Forum 2026! Join us in Manchester on Thursday 26 November, for our flagship learning and development event, made for people working in co-operatives.

Practitioners Forum, Learning and Development for Co-operatives. Sessions covering - membership, governance, HR, Finance & Assurance, Communications.

Thursday 26, Manchester.
Book your place, www.uk.coop/pf

Tickets on sale

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Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

🎉 Read our new report celebrating 10 years of the @comshares.bsky.social Booster Fund’s huge impact in kick-starting community regeneration. The report shows how community shares have helped people across England save local assets, boost localities & build stronger local economies.🧵 (1/5)

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Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Save the date for Practitioners Forum 2026! Join us in Manchester on Thursday 26 November, for our flagship learning and development event, made for people working in co-operatives.

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Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Why should public money for care end up as private profit? Following Andy Burnham's speech on social care reform this week, we're calling for a co-operative approach: buff.ly/nxNIvVd

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Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

📣 Co‑op Fortnight 2026 – have your say! 💬 We’re always working to improve what we do to better serve our members and support co‑ops. So we’d love to hear what you thought of this year’s Co‑op Fortnight – our annual celebration of co‑operatives 🎉 from 22 June to 5 July. 🧵(1/2)

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Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

From #CoopCongress to Downing Street! There's more to this particular journey of course... Congratulations to @andyburnham.bsky.social – the UK's first Labour & Co-operative Prime Minister. We're looking forward to working with the new govt to help deliver good growth in every postcode #coops

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Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

"Putting the power in the hands of communities." That's how our CEO @rosemarley.bsky.social described the opportunity facing the UK on BBC Radio 5 Live this morning, ahead of Andy Burnham becoming the first Labour and Co-operative Prime Minister. Listen (1hr26m) www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

What kind of Prime Minister will Andy Burnham be? Our CEO @rosemarley.bsky.social joined BBC Breakfast this morning to share her insight, drawing on nearly a decade of working closely with him. Watch from 9.31: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis... #coops #andyburnham

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Co-op News @coopnews.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Co-operatives UK and Community Energy England have launched a dual membership offer designed to help #communityenergy organisations grow, collaborate and maximise their impact. @cooperativesuk.bsky.social #energy #renewables #coops www.thenews.coop/dual-members...

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Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Community ownership has a vital role to play in building stronger local economies and more resilient, connected communities. We welcome the new report from our partners @locality.org.uk and @powertochange.org.uk. 🧵👇 #comshares #coops @comshares.bsky.social

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K I N D R E D @kindredlcr.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

There’s still time to nominate a socially-trading organisation that you think deserves some time in the spotlight! 🎉🥳 🚨 Deadline – 12 July, 11:59pm Find out more about the awards and nominate your STO here: uksocialenterpriseawards.awardsplatform.com Good luck!

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Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Two catastrophic earthquakes have hit Venezuela. Buildings were reduced to rubble in minutes. Now the survivors urgently need support.

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Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

🏆 Could your co-op be Co-op of the Year? 🏆 The UK @socialenterpriseuk.bsky.social Awards 2026 include a dedicated co-op category for the first time. But applications close this Sunday 12 July. Don't miss out. Apply today 👉 www.socialenterprise.org.uk/all-about-so... #coops #socentawards

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Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

💚 It’s the last day of #CoopFortnight – and what an incredible celebration it’s been! 🎉 Over the past two weeks, we’ve shared inspiring stories of co‑ops co‑operating to change the world 🌍 – from creating affordable homes 🏡 & supporting community health 🩺 to...🧵👇️ (1/4)

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Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

🌍 Changing the world, one conversation at a time.🕊️ It’s International Day of Co‑operatives! This year’s theme is ‘Co‑operatives for a peaceful world,’ so we’re celebrating by shining the #CoopFortnight spotlight on our member, the Dialogue Practitioners Co‑operative. 🧵(1/6)

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Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

🌍 It’s the United Nations and @icacoop.bsky.social’s International Day of Co‑operatives! 🕊️ This year’s theme is “Co‑operatives for a peaceful world.” Inequality & exclusion can fuel conflict, but co‑ops tackle both by sharing ownership, creating livelihoods & strengthening local institutions.🧵(1/3)

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Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

💜 This #CoopFortnight we’re celebrating Co‑op Group for co‑operating to change the world by helping people have compassionate conversations about subjects that can be difficult – like planning ahead, end‑of‑life wishes, coping with loss & protecting what matters most. 🧵👇️ (1/5)

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Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

👏 This morning’s #CoopFortnight shout out goes to our member @agile.coop – a worker‑owned agency that’s “co‑operating to change the world” 🌍 by designing, building and supporting websites for mission-driven organisations.🧵👇️ (1/6)

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Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

⚡🌞 Today, as part of #CoopFortnight and #CommunityEnergy Fortnight, we’re celebrating our member Grimsby Community Energy – for co‑operating to change the world by helping community organisations cut their energy bills with locally generated, clean electricity. 💚 🧵👇️ (1/6)

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Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

🌍 This #CoopFortnight, we’re celebrating our members who co‑operate to change the world by creating practical solutions to environmental 🌱 and social challenges. 👋 So say hello to Manchester-based @emergerecycling.bluesky.social 🧵👇️ (1/6)

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Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

💙✨ This afternoon, we’re shining the #CoopFortnight spotlight on social care provider Cartrefi Cymru Co‑operative – for “co‑operating to change the world” by empowering its colleagues & the people it supports to have a genuine voice in shaping the care it provides. 🧵👇️ (1/4)

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Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Community energy organisations can now access more support, for less. We’ve partnered with @communityenergyengland.org to launch a dual membership offer, helping more orgs access advice, governance support, resources & networks. CEE members can join Co-operatives UK with 50% off!

A graphic advertising Co-operatives UK's dual membership offer with Community Energy England. It features a photo of a man, in safety clothing, installing solar panels, adjacent to overlaid words that read "strengthening community energy support".

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Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Our CEO @rosemarley.bsky.social was on Sky News earlier today talking about Andy Burnham and how #coops provide solutions. Rose covered the brilliant work of Middleton Cooperating & Middleton Co‑operative Mayoral Development Corporation + the importance of giving people agency to bring about change.

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Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

🏘️ Meet our member Headingley Development Trust (HDT) 👏, a community‑owned trust that’s “co‑operating to change the world” 🌍 by operating businesses that deliver social good and enrich lives in a #Leeds suburb. So here’s a big #CoopFortnight shout out to them! 🧵👇️ (1/6)

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Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

💪 Changing the world through grass roots community health care support. 💚 Today for #CoopFortnight, we’re celebrating our member GLL, the worker‑owned co‑op that’s “co‑operating to change the world” 🌍 by working to improve health outcomes. 🧵👇️ (1/6)

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Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

“If people in 1844 could form the co-operative movement…” A striking line from Andy Burnham this morning. He’s right – we can’t leave everything to the market. So what do we think? Over to you Rose👇 @rosemarley.bsky.social

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Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

🫶This afternoon’s big #CoopFortnight shout out goes to @plunkettuk.bsky.social 👏 which supports people in rural areas to set up and run community‑owned businesses. 🌾 🧵👇️ (1/5)

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Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

🪴 This morning, as part of #CoopFortnight, we’re celebrating our member Three Seas Cornwall, who are co‑operating to change the world 🌍 by tackling one of the biggest social challenges of our age: access to affordable housing. 🧵👇️ (1/5)

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Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

🚂 Introducing our member Severn Valley Railway (SVR) – one of the UK’s leading heritage lines, running for 16.5 miles from Kidderminster to Bridgnorth in the counties of #Worcestershire and #Shropshire through some of England’s most beautiful countryside. 🧵👇️ (1/3)

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Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Community energy co‑operatives have the power to change the world 🌍️ Our series of FREE webinars will help introduce and explore opportunities offered to #coops through community energy – including the government’s new Local Power Plan. 🧵👇️ (1/3)

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Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

👋 A big #CoopFortnight shout out to the Intermediary Co‑operative – the UK’s only co‑operative and not‑for‑profit intermediary service – which is doing world‑changing work by helping hundreds of vulnerable people across England and Wales gain fair access to justice. 🧵👇️ (1/6)

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Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

👋 Meet Debbie Robinson, CEO of retail society OurCoop. We’re shining this morning’s #CoopFortnight spotlight on the amazing work they’re doing changing the world through co‑operation – across continents. 🧵👇️ (1/5)

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Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Fantastic news! "The Farming Roadmap has been published, the journey starts here." We welcome the commitments to support farmer co-operatives in the government’s Farming Roadmap 2050 – published this week. Read our reaction: www.uk.coop/news/co-oper...

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Co-operatives UK welcomes commitments to support farmer co-operatives in government’s Farming Roadmap 2050

Co-operatives UK has welcomed the commitment to supporting farmer co-operatives in government’s long-term plan for farming.

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