The Coop Insider
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The UK co-operative movement was once strong. It can and will be better.
Since 2012, we've had x2 UN Int. Years of Cooperation, yet the movement stands still.
Since 2012, we've had x2 UN Int. Years of Cooperation, yet the movement stands still.
Paul is an unsung hero of the UK movement. Demonised by former board members of CUK because of his views. Yet, the man stands on the right side of history. The team at CI remember him from his work in the music industry. He knows what's, what.
We catch up with Revolver World coffee and tea co-op director Paul Birch about its latest work, including healthcare advocacy in Malawi
#coops #vaccines #Fairtrade
#coops #vaccines #Fairtrade
Revolver Co-op - improving lives one cup at a time
A look at the latest work at Revolver Co-operative, including public health advocacy and vaccine support in Malawi
www.thenews.coop
September 15, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Paul is an unsung hero of the UK movement. Demonised by former board members of CUK because of his views. Yet, the man stands on the right side of history. The team at CI remember him from his work in the music industry. He knows what's, what.
It's worth noting the events programme for @workers-coop.bsky.social
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www.workers.coop/civicrm/even... #coops
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September 15, 2025 at 10:13 PM
It's worth noting the events programme for @workers-coop.bsky.social
www.workers.coop/civicrm/even... #coops
www.workers.coop/civicrm/even... #coops
More good news. Members are not fans of genocide. #Gaza
UK's Co-op Group begins stocking lager created by Palestinian Taybeh brewery, brewed in Scotland in partnership with Brewgooder
#Palestine #coops #retail
#Palestine #coops #retail
Co-op Group begins stocking lager created by Palestinian brewery
Sun & Stone beer, launched by West Bank-based Taybeh Brewing Co, will be produced in Scotland by Brewgooder
www.thenews.coop
September 7, 2025 at 10:53 PM
More good news. Members are not fans of genocide. #Gaza
Ecology are a challenging partner for the movement. They blow hot and cold depending on the mood and view of the ceo. Are they cooperative...? Probably not. Admittedly, there a mutual.
Ecology Building Society says it has raised a total of £7.1m to support its growth plans after the latest issue of core capital deferred shares
#coops #mutuals #ethicalfinance #greenlending
#coops #mutuals #ethicalfinance #greenlending
Ecology Building Society raises £7m to support growth plans
Ecology BS's second issue of CCDS to professional investors has now closed, after the green lender sought additional capital
www.thenews.coop
September 7, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Ecology are a challenging partner for the movement. They blow hot and cold depending on the mood and view of the ceo. Are they cooperative...? Probably not. Admittedly, there a mutual.
The UK movement has very quickly become the laughing stock of Europe. Yes, we left the Union, but that doesn't dissolve the wider responsibility. #coops
September 7, 2025 at 10:46 PM
The UK movement has very quickly become the laughing stock of Europe. Yes, we left the Union, but that doesn't dissolve the wider responsibility. #coops
Sweet. Automated posts for new jobs are showing up on @apply.coop
That should help get more 👀 on career opportunities for folks.
#Coops #Jobs #Hiring
That should help get more 👀 on career opportunities for folks.
#Coops #Jobs #Hiring
August 23, 2025 at 9:41 PM
The real question is how the workers are feeling..? Not just showy, #iyc2025 bravado and 'look at this'. Remember when inspirational figures like Pauline Green, led the movement...?
August 22, 2025 at 12:04 AM
The real question is how the workers are feeling..? Not just showy, #iyc2025 bravado and 'look at this'. Remember when inspirational figures like Pauline Green, led the movement...?
The CI team have been away for the summer, attempting to relieve ourselves of the challenges of the UK movement. Canada, Peru and Egypt were some of the far off lands that we love visited.
Invigorated and enthused by what we've seen, what do we return to. Ah yes, the UK movement in a sorry state.
Invigorated and enthused by what we've seen, what do we return to. Ah yes, the UK movement in a sorry state.
August 21, 2025 at 10:28 PM
The CI team have been away for the summer, attempting to relieve ourselves of the challenges of the UK movement. Canada, Peru and Egypt were some of the far off lands that we love visited.
Invigorated and enthused by what we've seen, what do we return to. Ah yes, the UK movement in a sorry state.
Invigorated and enthused by what we've seen, what do we return to. Ah yes, the UK movement in a sorry state.
Thankfully we are blessed with amazing #coops such as @theferret.scot. Its difficult to express how hard they must work. theferret.scot/radioactive-...
Loch polluted by radioactive waste from nuclear bomb plant
Loch Long on the Clyde has been contaminated by radioactive waste from the UK’s nuclear bomb store, official files reveal.
theferret.scot
August 9, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Thankfully we are blessed with amazing #coops such as @theferret.scot. Its difficult to express how hard they must work. theferret.scot/radioactive-...
Let's be honest with members and supporters of the movement. We've treated them incredibly poorly and they deserve better. The movement in the UK used to be held in high regard. We are quickly turning into a Trump presidency. The secrets can't stay hidden for long. #coops #iyc2025
July 22, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Cooperative values appear to have been bypassed at the Coop Group. Honesty is not important to the leadership. #coops www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Co-op boss says sorry to 6.5m people who had data stolen in hack
In her first interview since the attack, Co-op's chief executive said she was
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July 17, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Cooperative values appear to have been bypassed at the Coop Group. Honesty is not important to the leadership. #coops www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The UK movement feels much weaker than it did before C19. Yes, there were agendas prior to 2020, but the member blind leadership of today are making a good job of lining their own pockets, with wages they do not deserve.
July 12, 2025 at 9:54 PM
The UK movement feels much weaker than it did before C19. Yes, there were agendas prior to 2020, but the member blind leadership of today are making a good job of lining their own pockets, with wages they do not deserve.
Everybody loves good neighbours...? Retail cooperatives test this theory. 12,000 local signatures in favour of the current leaseholder. #coops #iyc2025 www.theguardian.com/business/202...
‘The Co-op won’t defeat me’: Brighton shop owners fight against eviction
Supermarket chain plans to expand its shop, despite being only 200 metres away from another branch
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July 12, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Everybody loves good neighbours...? Retail cooperatives test this theory. 12,000 local signatures in favour of the current leaseholder. #coops #iyc2025 www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Next weekend, co-operators gather in Rochdale, the birthplace of our movement, for Congress. But there’ll be no hard talk. No serious debate. Just curated stories and applause. A movement that once empowered members now fears their questions. #Coops #IYC2025
🏗️ Down to earth construction: Meet Co-op Hero Gayle Parsons. She’s the founder of The Earth Build Project – an innovative co-op on a mission to make 3D printed earth the primary construction method for habitable buildings! 🧱
June 28, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Congress is coming up.
Another year. Another big theme. (Like they care).
Beneath the banners and speeches, real questions remain.
Who’s this really for?
Who’s benefiting?
And who’s being left behind?
The movement should be member-led, not managed for optics.
#Coops #IYC2025 #CoopCongress
Another year. Another big theme. (Like they care).
Beneath the banners and speeches, real questions remain.
Who’s this really for?
Who’s benefiting?
And who’s being left behind?
The movement should be member-led, not managed for optics.
#Coops #IYC2025 #CoopCongress
June 6, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Congress is coming up.
Another year. Another big theme. (Like they care).
Beneath the banners and speeches, real questions remain.
Who’s this really for?
Who’s benefiting?
And who’s being left behind?
The movement should be member-led, not managed for optics.
#Coops #IYC2025 #CoopCongress
Another year. Another big theme. (Like they care).
Beneath the banners and speeches, real questions remain.
Who’s this really for?
Who’s benefiting?
And who’s being left behind?
The movement should be member-led, not managed for optics.
#Coops #IYC2025 #CoopCongress
Worker co-ops have always been the spark. principled, practical, and worker powered. What starts with kindling grows into a fire, but only if we choose to gather round, not just watch from the sidelines. #WeMoveTheFire #Coops
Our 1st worker co-op weekend in 2014, we just had our 11th, 2nd as workers.coop. Movements like fires, if just embers need tending. But once they get going, they take on a life of their own, bring light and warmth to all around them, draw more to the fire. #coops #wemovethefire
May 22, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Worker co-ops have always been the spark. principled, practical, and worker powered. What starts with kindling grows into a fire, but only if we choose to gather round, not just watch from the sidelines. #WeMoveTheFire #Coops
As former Folk, we are pleased to see this. The WF don't get enough focus. #coops
The Journal is supporting the centenary of Woodraft Folk with a special issue coming soon. UCL Press will also publisha of essays on aspects of the history of the organisation- BOOK LAUNCH 19 June - how to book your place 👇
www.ukscs.coop/articles/cel...
#coops #youth
www.ukscs.coop/articles/cel...
#coops #youth
New book to celebrate 100 years of Woodcraft Folk - book now for launch event 19 June
www.ukscs.coop
May 22, 2025 at 9:48 PM
As former Folk, we are pleased to see this. The WF don't get enough focus. #coops
Credit where it’s due. Members backed the motion on trade with Israel, showing the power of collective values in action. And yes, political donations matter too. Ordinary people backing a party rooted in co-op values is a counterweight to billionaire-funded politics. #CoopInsider #MemberPower #coops
May 22, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Credit where it’s due. Members backed the motion on trade with Israel, showing the power of collective values in action. And yes, political donations matter too. Ordinary people backing a party rooted in co-op values is a counterweight to billionaire-funded politics. #CoopInsider #MemberPower #coops
Something’s not right at the heart of the UK co-op movement.
We’ve watched with growing concern as Co-operatives UK, an organisation we’ve supported and worked alongside for years, struggles with what can only be described as a leadership crisis.
We’ve watched with growing concern as Co-operatives UK, an organisation we’ve supported and worked alongside for years, struggles with what can only be described as a leadership crisis.
May 16, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Something’s not right at the heart of the UK co-op movement.
We’ve watched with growing concern as Co-operatives UK, an organisation we’ve supported and worked alongside for years, struggles with what can only be described as a leadership crisis.
We’ve watched with growing concern as Co-operatives UK, an organisation we’ve supported and worked alongside for years, struggles with what can only be described as a leadership crisis.