Co-operative and Community Finance
@coopfinance.bsky.social
Supportive, sympathetic loan finance helping UK #Coops and community owned enterprises thrive and build a better future since 1973
Information session this Monday! Own The Future is a new co-op support programme for workers leading the transition to a new economy!
It will recruit five groups across the country for a one-year accelerator programme of training, mentoring, specialist advice and peer support.
It will recruit five groups across the country for a one-year accelerator programme of training, mentoring, specialist advice and peer support.
January 23, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Information session this Monday! Own The Future is a new co-op support programme for workers leading the transition to a new economy!
It will recruit five groups across the country for a one-year accelerator programme of training, mentoring, specialist advice and peer support.
It will recruit five groups across the country for a one-year accelerator programme of training, mentoring, specialist advice and peer support.
What solutions do we have for clients? 🤔
As a fairly small and agile business, we can provide a tailored a package of support to meet the requirements of all clients.
To find out more please contact us for an informal discussion ➡️ buff.ly/zy78M7G
As a fairly small and agile business, we can provide a tailored a package of support to meet the requirements of all clients.
To find out more please contact us for an informal discussion ➡️ buff.ly/zy78M7G
January 22, 2026 at 7:37 PM
What solutions do we have for clients? 🤔
As a fairly small and agile business, we can provide a tailored a package of support to meet the requirements of all clients.
To find out more please contact us for an informal discussion ➡️ buff.ly/zy78M7G
As a fairly small and agile business, we can provide a tailored a package of support to meet the requirements of all clients.
To find out more please contact us for an informal discussion ➡️ buff.ly/zy78M7G
For 50 years we have supported hundreds of co-ops and Community Owned businesses 🙌
Check out our key documents, including our annual reviews, to find out more about what we do and who we work with here ➡️ buff.ly/38iF6LN'
Check out our key documents, including our annual reviews, to find out more about what we do and who we work with here ➡️ buff.ly/38iF6LN'
January 21, 2026 at 8:23 AM
For 50 years we have supported hundreds of co-ops and Community Owned businesses 🙌
Check out our key documents, including our annual reviews, to find out more about what we do and who we work with here ➡️ buff.ly/38iF6LN'
Check out our key documents, including our annual reviews, to find out more about what we do and who we work with here ➡️ buff.ly/38iF6LN'
Calling all #EnergyCoops! ⚡
We are keen to support enterprises involved in renewable energy, energy efficiency and retrofit.
Find out more ➡️ buff.ly/YQq3maM
We are keen to support enterprises involved in renewable energy, energy efficiency and retrofit.
Find out more ➡️ buff.ly/YQq3maM
January 20, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Calling all #EnergyCoops! ⚡
We are keen to support enterprises involved in renewable energy, energy efficiency and retrofit.
Find out more ➡️ buff.ly/YQq3maM
We are keen to support enterprises involved in renewable energy, energy efficiency and retrofit.
Find out more ➡️ buff.ly/YQq3maM
Own The Future: One-year accelerator programme for worker co-ops!
@workers-coop.bsky.social is launching Own The Future, its first co-op support programme for workers leading the transition to a new economy.
Find out more and apply by 31st January ➡️ buff.ly/OuNSw5q
@workers-coop.bsky.social is launching Own The Future, its first co-op support programme for workers leading the transition to a new economy.
Find out more and apply by 31st January ➡️ buff.ly/OuNSw5q
January 20, 2026 at 8:20 AM
Own The Future: One-year accelerator programme for worker co-ops!
@workers-coop.bsky.social is launching Own The Future, its first co-op support programme for workers leading the transition to a new economy.
Find out more and apply by 31st January ➡️ buff.ly/OuNSw5q
@workers-coop.bsky.social is launching Own The Future, its first co-op support programme for workers leading the transition to a new economy.
Find out more and apply by 31st January ➡️ buff.ly/OuNSw5q
🍻 We were thrilled to help the residents of Winterbourne Bassett to buy their local pub, The Winterbourne back in 2018. This means they have ensured the future of the only meeting place in the village apart from the church.
Read the story here ➡️ buff.ly/CcUmzGT
Read the story here ➡️ buff.ly/CcUmzGT
January 19, 2026 at 10:09 AM
🍻 We were thrilled to help the residents of Winterbourne Bassett to buy their local pub, The Winterbourne back in 2018. This means they have ensured the future of the only meeting place in the village apart from the church.
Read the story here ➡️ buff.ly/CcUmzGT
Read the story here ➡️ buff.ly/CcUmzGT
The #CommunityEnergy sector is urging the UK government to ‘unlock local power’ ⚡
As an organisation that lends to community energy enterprises (see here buff.ly/N1f0IrG ), this is something we can 100% get behind 💪
Read more 👉 buff.ly/MIF0KSO
As an organisation that lends to community energy enterprises (see here buff.ly/N1f0IrG ), this is something we can 100% get behind 💪
Read more 👉 buff.ly/MIF0KSO
January 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM
The #CommunityEnergy sector is urging the UK government to ‘unlock local power’ ⚡
As an organisation that lends to community energy enterprises (see here buff.ly/N1f0IrG ), this is something we can 100% get behind 💪
Read more 👉 buff.ly/MIF0KSO
As an organisation that lends to community energy enterprises (see here buff.ly/N1f0IrG ), this is something we can 100% get behind 💪
Read more 👉 buff.ly/MIF0KSO
Fantastic to see that one of our borrowers, The George Pub Wickham Market, was the runner-up of this year's Pub Saving Award!
The last remaining pub in the village of Wickham Market, the George, is a 500-year-old Grade II listed pub which was devastated by a fire in 2013.
The last remaining pub in the village of Wickham Market, the George, is a 500-year-old Grade II listed pub which was devastated by a fire in 2013.
January 19, 2026 at 7:32 AM
Fantastic to see that one of our borrowers, The George Pub Wickham Market, was the runner-up of this year's Pub Saving Award!
The last remaining pub in the village of Wickham Market, the George, is a 500-year-old Grade II listed pub which was devastated by a fire in 2013.
The last remaining pub in the village of Wickham Market, the George, is a 500-year-old Grade II listed pub which was devastated by a fire in 2013.
Book now for Future Co-ops 2026! 🙌
Taking place in Birmingham on 27th February, Future Co-ops 2026: Power to the People will bring together co-operative activists, policy thinkers, campaigners and community business leaders to explore how collective action, co-operation, and
Taking place in Birmingham on 27th February, Future Co-ops 2026: Power to the People will bring together co-operative activists, policy thinkers, campaigners and community business leaders to explore how collective action, co-operation, and
January 16, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Book now for Future Co-ops 2026! 🙌
Taking place in Birmingham on 27th February, Future Co-ops 2026: Power to the People will bring together co-operative activists, policy thinkers, campaigners and community business leaders to explore how collective action, co-operation, and
Taking place in Birmingham on 27th February, Future Co-ops 2026: Power to the People will bring together co-operative activists, policy thinkers, campaigners and community business leaders to explore how collective action, co-operation, and
Do you want to be part of building a thriving #Cooperative sector?
We are actively seeking investment in ICOF Community Capital Limited.
Find out more here 👉 buff.ly/3eqo5QC
We are actively seeking investment in ICOF Community Capital Limited.
Find out more here 👉 buff.ly/3eqo5QC
January 16, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Do you want to be part of building a thriving #Cooperative sector?
We are actively seeking investment in ICOF Community Capital Limited.
Find out more here 👉 buff.ly/3eqo5QC
We are actively seeking investment in ICOF Community Capital Limited.
Find out more here 👉 buff.ly/3eqo5QC
Did you hear? workers.coop is launching Own The Future, its first co-op support programme for workers leading the transition to a new economy!
Interested? An online information session is being held on Monday 26th January - register here ➡️ buff.ly/AtsrtZu
Interested? An online information session is being held on Monday 26th January - register here ➡️ buff.ly/AtsrtZu
January 16, 2026 at 7:32 AM
Did you hear? workers.coop is launching Own The Future, its first co-op support programme for workers leading the transition to a new economy!
Interested? An online information session is being held on Monday 26th January - register here ➡️ buff.ly/AtsrtZu
Interested? An online information session is being held on Monday 26th January - register here ➡️ buff.ly/AtsrtZu
🍻Community Owned Pub?
📈 Want to grow?
✅ Loan finance of between £75,000 to £150,000 is available through our More Than A Pub programme!
Discover more ➡️ buff.ly/3lj73UM #MoreThanAPub
📈 Want to grow?
✅ Loan finance of between £75,000 to £150,000 is available through our More Than A Pub programme!
Discover more ➡️ buff.ly/3lj73UM #MoreThanAPub
January 15, 2026 at 7:37 PM
🍻Community Owned Pub?
📈 Want to grow?
✅ Loan finance of between £75,000 to £150,000 is available through our More Than A Pub programme!
Discover more ➡️ buff.ly/3lj73UM #MoreThanAPub
📈 Want to grow?
✅ Loan finance of between £75,000 to £150,000 is available through our More Than A Pub programme!
Discover more ➡️ buff.ly/3lj73UM #MoreThanAPub
⚡ The Community Energy State of the Sector 2025 report, published by Community Energy England last autumn, has highlighted the vital role that co-operatives continue to play in delivering community energy.
January 14, 2026 at 10:47 AM
⚡ The Community Energy State of the Sector 2025 report, published by Community Energy England last autumn, has highlighted the vital role that co-operatives continue to play in delivering community energy.
We're a tiny team but between us we cover the United Kingdom including Northern Ireland!
This is us - meet the team here 👉 buff.ly/3gw8lwz
This is us - meet the team here 👉 buff.ly/3gw8lwz
January 14, 2026 at 8:23 AM
We're a tiny team but between us we cover the United Kingdom including Northern Ireland!
This is us - meet the team here 👉 buff.ly/3gw8lwz
This is us - meet the team here 👉 buff.ly/3gw8lwz
Last session taking place this afternoon!
Co-operatives UK is co‑ordinating a sector response to the government's one in a generation consultation into business support for the co-operative sector. Join them online this afternoon to discuss mutualisation.
Co-operatives UK is co‑ordinating a sector response to the government's one in a generation consultation into business support for the co-operative sector. Join them online this afternoon to discuss mutualisation.
January 14, 2026 at 8:07 AM
Last session taking place this afternoon!
Co-operatives UK is co‑ordinating a sector response to the government's one in a generation consultation into business support for the co-operative sector. Join them online this afternoon to discuss mutualisation.
Co-operatives UK is co‑ordinating a sector response to the government's one in a generation consultation into business support for the co-operative sector. Join them online this afternoon to discuss mutualisation.
ICYMI - Chancellor Rachel Reeves used her Autumn 2025 Budget statement to launch a consultation on how to support co-operative growth.
Co-operatives UK said "This is a once in a generation opportunity for our sector."
Find out how to take part➡️ buff.ly/wuixQEO
Co-operatives UK said "This is a once in a generation opportunity for our sector."
Find out how to take part➡️ buff.ly/wuixQEO
January 13, 2026 at 4:04 PM
ICYMI - Chancellor Rachel Reeves used her Autumn 2025 Budget statement to launch a consultation on how to support co-operative growth.
Co-operatives UK said "This is a once in a generation opportunity for our sector."
Find out how to take part➡️ buff.ly/wuixQEO
Co-operatives UK said "This is a once in a generation opportunity for our sector."
Find out how to take part➡️ buff.ly/wuixQEO
Calling all #Coops!
Co-operatives UK are inviting you to discuss barriers to co-operative growth online TODAY!
Co‑operatives UK is co‑ordinating a sector response to the government's one in a generation consultation into business support for the co-operative sector.
Co-operatives UK are inviting you to discuss barriers to co-operative growth online TODAY!
Co‑operatives UK is co‑ordinating a sector response to the government's one in a generation consultation into business support for the co-operative sector.
January 13, 2026 at 8:54 AM
Calling all #Coops!
Co-operatives UK are inviting you to discuss barriers to co-operative growth online TODAY!
Co‑operatives UK is co‑ordinating a sector response to the government's one in a generation consultation into business support for the co-operative sector.
Co-operatives UK are inviting you to discuss barriers to co-operative growth online TODAY!
Co‑operatives UK is co‑ordinating a sector response to the government's one in a generation consultation into business support for the co-operative sector.
Did you see? Last week, the Credit Union Foundation announced the appointment of Lucille Harvey as its new Manager.
Read more here from ABCUL ➡️ buff.ly/8J4GaPK
Read more here from ABCUL ➡️ buff.ly/8J4GaPK
January 13, 2026 at 8:09 AM
Did you see? Last week, the Credit Union Foundation announced the appointment of Lucille Harvey as its new Manager.
Read more here from ABCUL ➡️ buff.ly/8J4GaPK
Read more here from ABCUL ➡️ buff.ly/8J4GaPK
First session taking place today! Roundtable to discuss barriers to co-operative start-ups
As part of the Department for Business and Trade's (DBT) call for evidence, Co-operatives UK are holding online member meetings to get input into their sector wide response.
As part of the Department for Business and Trade's (DBT) call for evidence, Co-operatives UK are holding online member meetings to get input into their sector wide response.
January 12, 2026 at 12:01 PM
First session taking place today! Roundtable to discuss barriers to co-operative start-ups
As part of the Department for Business and Trade's (DBT) call for evidence, Co-operatives UK are holding online member meetings to get input into their sector wide response.
As part of the Department for Business and Trade's (DBT) call for evidence, Co-operatives UK are holding online member meetings to get input into their sector wide response.
💷 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 more 👉 buff.ly/9f8qQMr #Lending #Coops #ComBiz
We can sometimes provide finance and help access grants and support.
Find out more 👉 buff.ly/9f8qQMr #Lending #Coops #ComBiz
January 12, 2026 at 10:09 AM
💷 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 more 👉 buff.ly/9f8qQMr #Lending #Coops #ComBiz
We can sometimes provide finance and help access grants and support.
Find out more 👉 buff.ly/9f8qQMr #Lending #Coops #ComBiz
Did you see our latest lending story?
The Bell Community Pub Frisby has recieved loan funding from us to assist with cash-flow and working capital as the pub moves through busier trading periods and continues the redecoration and renovation of the building.
👉 buff.ly/aKArUCJ
The Bell Community Pub Frisby has recieved loan funding from us to assist with cash-flow and working capital as the pub moves through busier trading periods and continues the redecoration and renovation of the building.
👉 buff.ly/aKArUCJ
January 9, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Did you see our latest lending story?
The Bell Community Pub Frisby has recieved loan funding from us to assist with cash-flow and working capital as the pub moves through busier trading periods and continues the redecoration and renovation of the building.
👉 buff.ly/aKArUCJ
The Bell Community Pub Frisby has recieved loan funding from us to assist with cash-flow and working capital as the pub moves through busier trading periods and continues the redecoration and renovation of the building.
👉 buff.ly/aKArUCJ
Do you want to be part of building a thriving #Coops future?
Investing your money with us represents a positive ethical investment, enabling us to provide loan finance to a range of co-operative and community businesses that really make a difference.
Get involved here ➡️ buff.ly/4cVAS5T
Investing your money with us represents a positive ethical investment, enabling us to provide loan finance to a range of co-operative and community businesses that really make a difference.
Get involved here ➡️ buff.ly/4cVAS5T
January 8, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Do you want to be part of building a thriving #Coops future?
Investing your money with us represents a positive ethical investment, enabling us to provide loan finance to a range of co-operative and community businesses that really make a difference.
Get involved here ➡️ buff.ly/4cVAS5T
Investing your money with us represents a positive ethical investment, enabling us to provide loan finance to a range of co-operative and community businesses that really make a difference.
Get involved here ➡️ buff.ly/4cVAS5T
👀 Did you see? ABCUL Chief Executive, Matt Bland recently spoke with Co-operative News to discuss and reflect on key developments in 2025 and looking ahead to what will be a pivotal year for the #CreditUnions sector in 2026.
Read more here ➡️ buff.ly/hRJAA4e
Read more here ➡️ buff.ly/hRJAA4e
January 8, 2026 at 8:59 AM
👀 Did you see? ABCUL Chief Executive, Matt Bland recently spoke with Co-operative News to discuss and reflect on key developments in 2025 and looking ahead to what will be a pivotal year for the #CreditUnions sector in 2026.
Read more here ➡️ buff.ly/hRJAA4e
Read more here ➡️ buff.ly/hRJAA4e
“We will continue to run the pub in the same way, with a paid manager and a team of volunteers. It works well, it makes people feel good and it holds the community together”
🍻 Back in 2019, we supported the Stoke Canon Inn - read the lending story here ➡️https://buff.ly/2MasnLR
🍻 Back in 2019, we supported the Stoke Canon Inn - read the lending story here ➡️https://buff.ly/2MasnLR
January 7, 2026 at 8:23 AM
“We will continue to run the pub in the same way, with a paid manager and a team of volunteers. It works well, it makes people feel good and it holds the community together”
🍻 Back in 2019, we supported the Stoke Canon Inn - read the lending story here ➡️https://buff.ly/2MasnLR
🍻 Back in 2019, we supported the Stoke Canon Inn - read the lending story here ➡️https://buff.ly/2MasnLR
Do you believe in the power of ethical finance to create social benefit? So do we.
Shall we do it together? Find out how you can join us here 👉 buff.ly/EwemIj8 #Coops
Shall we do it together? Find out how you can join us here 👉 buff.ly/EwemIj8 #Coops
January 6, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Do you believe in the power of ethical finance to create social benefit? So do we.
Shall we do it together? Find out how you can join us here 👉 buff.ly/EwemIj8 #Coops
Shall we do it together? Find out how you can join us here 👉 buff.ly/EwemIj8 #Coops