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Co-operative and Community Finance @coopfinance.bsky.social · 19h

🙌 Our Ethical Policy sets out the positive and negative criteria which guide the way in which we carry out our business activities. Check it out here ➡️ buff.ly/YfnpCeC #Coops

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Co-operative and Community Finance @coopfinance.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

📣 Calling all #ComBiz! Join Plunkett UK and Access Insurance online on 5th November to explore 10 possible insurance pitfalls – and how to avoid them! Book your tickets here 👉 buff.ly/2aGkbqK

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Co-operative and Community Finance @coopfinance.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Do you work for a privately owned business that's considering a shift to employee ownership? 🤔 We could help employees when a private owner wants to retire, a large company wants to sell or close part of its operation, or employees want to take over. Find out more here ➡️ buff.ly/3X1RB0h

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Co-operative and Community Finance @coopfinance.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Did you see? The Great British Energy Community Fund has been announced, offering staged grant funding for community energy projects in England, Wales and Northern Ireland ⚡ Find out more and apply here before 12 November ➡️ buff.ly/wZrn6e3

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Co-operative and Community Finance @coopfinance.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

🍻 NEW LENDING 🍻 Hull Community Pub Society has brought The New Clarence Pub back into community use after securing an agreement to purchase the historic city-centre venue, reopening as a community-owned pub, meeting place and cultural hub.

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Co-operative and Community Finance @coopfinance.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

ICYMI - Our friends Plunkett UK have launched a new five-year strategy setting out their ambitions to grow the size, reach and impact of the rural community business sector and respond to the challenges facing rural communities. Read all about it here ➡️ buff.ly/CXt1hNZ #ComBiz

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Co-operative and Community Finance @coopfinance.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

On 24th September, Co-operatives UK released their latest report, which reveals that the democratic economy generates more than £240.7 billion in annual income, supports over 1.7 million jobs and accounts for more than 70 million memberships. Read more here 👉 buff.ly/PrmrXyN #Coops

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Co-operative and Community Finance @coopfinance.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

✅ New enterprises ✅ Workers co-operatives ✅ Employee buyouts ✅ Housing co-operatives ✅ Renewable energy co-operatives ✅ Community owned shops, pubs & facilities ✅ Community share issues If you're member owned, we might well be able to help your business. Find out how, here 👉 buff.ly/5jQC9vo

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Co-operative and Community Finance @coopfinance.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Running a #ComBiz in the Midlands? 👀 Join Plunkett UK near Warwick in two weeks for a practical networking event focused on one thing that matters to every business: cutting costs and making your money go further. Find out more and sign up here ➡️ buff.ly/W1Y6DRn

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Co-operative and Community Finance @coopfinance.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Considering social investment but unsure whether your organisation is ready? The Social Investment Gateway Programme provides free support for charities, social enterprises and community organisations in England looking to take steps towards becoming investment-ready. 👉 buff.ly/8BefacD

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Co-operative and Community Finance @coopfinance.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

46% of young people had not heard about green jobs during their education. Through Co-op Foundation's Green Opportunities Fund they are ensuring that young people have fair access to opportunities that arise from the transition to Net Zero. ➡️ buff.ly/wzsO5AT

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Co-operative and Community Finance @coopfinance.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Last year, we supported Winterbourne Bassett Community Pub with loan finance which went towards the completion of a modern sewage treatment plant installation on the grounds of the pub 🍻 Read the full #Lending story here 👉 buff.ly/92CfDdl #CommunityPub

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Co-operative and Community Finance @coopfinance.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Do you believe in the power of community? Join Locality in Leicester on 1-2 December for their annual convention! 🌟 Join inspiring leaders, policy-makers, thinkers, and doers, whose ambitious work transforms our communities. Find out more and book your tickets here 👉 buff.ly/0cZhJKn

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Co-operative and Community Finance @coopfinance.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

And what a way to celebrate - Unicorn have been announced as finalists in the UK Social Enterprise Awards new category for 2026, The Co-op of the Year Award! Read more here 👉 buff.ly/dRiBAI0 and read about our work with them here 👉 buff.ly/y5Vc55T

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Co-operative and Community Finance @coopfinance.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

‘We are so proud of how our business thrives, not despite our values, but because of them’ 🤩 Our former borrowers and stalwart of the UK’s worker co-op movement Unicorn Grocery celebrated their 30th anniversary this month!

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Co-operative and Community Finance @coopfinance.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🎉 We are delighted to see that the Government has announced a game-changing new £10 million Co‑operative Development Programme for England. The programme will help mayors and strategic authorities set up more co-operatives. Read more here ➡️ buff.ly/FN14941 #Coops

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Co-operative and Community Finance @coopfinance.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🏘️ Trying to get a housing co-op off the ground? We can lend up to £150,000 from our own funds and we work with other lenders to provide much larger loans. Together we can offer a unique financial package to help housing co-operatives buy property. 👉 buff.ly/3WCVNEL #Cooperatives #Coops

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Co-operative and Community Finance @coopfinance.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

📅 Next Saturday! Join the Confederation of Co-operative Housing in London for its annual conference! This event will bring together housing co-ops and community-led housing professionals for a day of ideas, inspiration and practical solutions 🏘️ 👉 buff.ly/WhGves1

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Co-operative and Community Finance @coopfinance.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Could you be eligible to borrow from us? 🤔 We *only* lend to employee or community-owned enterprises, including co-operatives, community businesses, development trusts and businesses developed from the charitable and voluntary sector Find out more here buff.ly/3WCNUOf #Coops

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Co-operative and Community Finance @coopfinance.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

ICYMI - The shortlist for the UK Social Enterprise Awards 2026 has been revealed 🎉 It's exciting to see our fantastic borrowers Hull Community Pub and former borrowers Unicorn Grocery are among those shortlisted! Check out the shortlist here ➡️ buff.ly/bihQBZA

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Co-operative and Community Finance @coopfinance.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Calling all renewable energy co-operatives! ⚡ We are keen to support enterprises involved in renewable energy, energy efficiency and retrofit. Discover more here 👉 buff.ly/2Ln0GUH #Coops

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Co-operative and Community Finance @coopfinance.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Action Plan centres around seven key themes: ✅ Commitment 🤝 Collaborations 🌳 Culture 🪟 Open and transparent sharing 🙌 Equitable representation ❤️ Sustainable inclusion 📣 Advocate Read all about our EDI & Equality Impact here 👉 buff.ly/dL9MBkt

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Co-operative and Community Finance @coopfinance.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

🏘️ Established in 1985, Undergrowth Housing Co-operative Limited was set up by local residents. Back in 2024, we supported them with a loan package that was used for refinance and property improvements. Read the full #Lending story here ➡️ buff.ly/uzFFlpd #Coops

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Co-operative and Community Finance @coopfinance.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

You've run a community share offer – what next? 🤔 Join Co-operatives UK on 7th October for a new online training session for community benefit societies on how to maximise engagement after a share offer closes. Find out more and book here 👉 buff.ly/1gbXv8p

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Co-operative and Community Finance @coopfinance.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Over the years we have partnered with a range of organisations and delivered award winning projects such as More than a Pub and Just Growth alongside infrastructure partners, grant givers and government. Read more about our partnerships here 👉 buff.ly/zJOqr8o #Coops

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Co-operative and Community Finance @coopfinance.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

What have we achieved in the past fifty years? 🤔 We've given over 1,500 loans - adding up to over 26 million pounds! Find out more in this video 👇 buff.ly/45t7YHr #Coops

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Co-operative and Community Finance @coopfinance.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

👀 Did you see? Plunkett UK have launched the Community-owned Business Buddy Scheme, a new initiative designed to connect community-owned shops, pubs and cafés with experienced co-operative retailers. Read all about it here ➡️ buff.ly/zT8EURO

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Co-operative and Community Finance @coopfinance.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Back in 2019, the people of a small rural village near Haverhill, Suffolk, celebrated the community purchase of the local pub, which had been closed for five years. Read about how we supported them here 👉 buff.ly/3udpVJz #Lending

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Co-operative and Community Finance @coopfinance.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

🍻Community Owned Pub? 📈 Want to grow? ✅ We're offering loans of between £75,000 to £150,000 to community owned pubs Find out how we could support your venture here ➡️ buff.ly/3FYMBDR #MoreThanAPub

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Co-operative and Community Finance @coopfinance.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Our friends Plunkett UK have launched a new five-year strategy setting out their ambitions to grow the size, reach and impact of the rural community business sector and respond to the challenges facing rural communities. Read all about it here ➡️ buff.ly/CXt1hNZ #ComBiz

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Co-operative and Community Finance @coopfinance.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Starting a new #Coop or #ComBiz? 🙌 We are happy to consider loan applications from people and groups who are just about to start a new co-operative or community business. We can sometimes provide finance and help access grants and support. Find out how we can help you here ➡️ buff.ly/2Ln0GUH

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Co-operative and Community Finance @coopfinance.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Use our expertise and experience! We’ve been successfully managing funds and making loans across the co-operative and social investment market for over 50 years. Read all about our services here 👉 buff.ly/5n9BO1j

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Co-operative and Community Finance @coopfinance.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Calling all Welsh community pubs! 🍻 Join Plunkett UK online on 5th October for a free get-together, open to all community groups involved in a community-owned pub project in rural Wales, whether you are at the ideas stage or are already open and trading. Sign up here 👉 buff.ly/uG6NKsO

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Co-operative and Community Finance @coopfinance.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The next raft of employment law changes brought about by the Employment Rights Act 2025 are due to come into force in October 2026. What does this mean for #Coops ? Co-operatives UK explore➡️ buff.ly/UtuTiNb

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Co-operative and Community Finance @coopfinance.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Oak House Sports and Social Club has a long proud history of serving its community with origins dating back as far as the mid 1880’s. 🙌 Back in 2023, we supported them by providing a financial package that enabled plans to renovate, develop and grow. Read the full story here ➡️ buff.ly/cNW9IZc

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Co-operative and Community Finance @coopfinance.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

What do we do? 🤔 We exclusively serve the co-operative and social enterprise sector and provide supportive loan finance to help people take control of their economic lives and create social benefit. Want to know more? Check out our services here ➡️ buff.ly/PhQp8ZX

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Co-operative and Community Finance @coopfinance.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The shortlist for the UK Social Enterprise Awards 2026 has been revealed, celebrating the efforts of social enterprise businesses across the country 🎉 Read more 👉 buff.ly/xw7uZMO #Coops

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Co-operative and Community Finance @coopfinance.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Join Locality in Leicester on 1-2 December for their annual convention! 🌟 Join inspiring leaders, policy-makers, thinkers, and doers, whose ambitious work transforms our communities. Find out more and book your tickets here 👉 buff.ly/0cZhJKn

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Co-operative and Community Finance @coopfinance.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Back in 2022, we were thrilled to help the Sir Walter Raleigh Pub to be purchased by local residents through our #MoreThanAPub scheme! 🍻 Read the full #Lending story here 👉 buff.ly/5bVDh7L

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Co-operative and Community Finance @coopfinance.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Whether you've attended every year or never been, Co-operatives UK would like your views on its future: format, content, cost and more. Take part in the survey here by midnight 7/9 (everyone who takes part has the chance to enter a prize draw to win a ticket to Congress 2027!) ➡️ buff.ly/JPThCys

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Co-operative and Community Finance @coopfinance.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Have your say on #CoopCongress ! 🙌🤩 Co‑op Congress has brought the co‑operative movement together since 1869 – and Co-operatives UK want to make sure it keeps evolving to meet members' needs.

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Co-operative and Community Finance @coopfinance.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Our friends Plunkett UK are looking for two new trustees to join their board! 🙌 This is an exciting time to join Plunkett UK as they embark on the delivery of their new organisational strategy. Find out more here and apply before 9am 28th September 👉 buff.ly/OkKRrmO

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Co-operative and Community Finance @coopfinance.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Who can be on a co-operative’s board of directors? What are their legal responsibilities? Join Co-operatives UK online next week on 9th September to explore these issues and all other essentials required to be an effective member of the Board of a co-op. Sign up here 👉 buff.ly/DBypw28

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Co-operative and Community Finance @coopfinance.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Considering starting a member owned business? Taking a community asset or business into community ownership? We could help - find out more here 👉 buff.ly/3WTepSl #ComBiz

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Co-operative and Community Finance @coopfinance.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Closes this Sunday! Applications are once again open to join Co-operative UK’s Youth Advisory Group – young people aged 16-30 are invited to apply 💫 Find out more and apply before 23:59 on Sunday 6 September ➡️ buff.ly/CyCsMMV

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Co-operative and Community Finance @coopfinance.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

We're logging off for the bank holiday weekend and will be back on Tuesday 1st September ☀️ We hope you have a fantastic break 👋

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Co-operative and Community Finance @coopfinance.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

🍻Community Owned Pub? 📈 Want to grow? ✅ We're offering loans of between £75,000 to £150,000 to community owned pubs Find out how we could support your venture here 👉 buff.ly/3FYMBDR #MoreThanAPub

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Co-operative and Community Finance @coopfinance.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Who builds AI, who controls it, and how do communities take their seat at the table? 💭 Join CoTech in London in three weeks for a day of honest conversation, genuine connection, and some big questions about the technology we're all living with. Find out more and sign up here ➡️ buff.ly/8FFiQqJ

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Co-operative and Community Finance @coopfinance.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

🍻 Did you see? Back in June, we were delighted to provide a loan package from our ‘More Than a Pub’ investment pot towards The Yew Tree Avon Dassett! Read the full story here ➡️ buff.ly/PKVSkpF

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