Co-operative Futures
@coopfutures.bsky.social
Bespoke business consultancy and support for co-operative, mutual and community led start-up and existing businesses. Our Mission? More #Coops THE best option for people and planet.
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Strong words from #SaveBirmingham in this letter to BCC. They are going public with their growing concerns re the disposal of public assets and are seeking clarity, consistency and fairness for Brummies. savebirmingham.org/news/save-bi...
November 11, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Strong words from #SaveBirmingham in this letter to BCC. They are going public with their growing concerns re the disposal of public assets and are seeking clarity, consistency and fairness for Brummies. savebirmingham.org/news/save-bi...
Future Co-ops 2026 is officially in the planning stage. We still need to book a venue & decide on the theme, BUT we have nailed down a date: Fri 27th & Sat 28th Feb 2026
Have an idea for a brilliant & topical theme? Or suitable venue (potentially in Swindon or Worcester)? We'd love to hear it!
Have an idea for a brilliant & topical theme? Or suitable venue (potentially in Swindon or Worcester)? We'd love to hear it!
October 7, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Future Co-ops 2026 is officially in the planning stage. We still need to book a venue & decide on the theme, BUT we have nailed down a date: Fri 27th & Sat 28th Feb 2026
Have an idea for a brilliant & topical theme? Or suitable venue (potentially in Swindon or Worcester)? We'd love to hear it!
Have an idea for a brilliant & topical theme? Or suitable venue (potentially in Swindon or Worcester)? We'd love to hear it!
The long build up to Future Co-ops 2026 is officially starting. We need to book a venue, plan a marketing campaign, and most importantly decide on the theme. We'd love to hear your thoughts. Drop us a comment below.
October 1, 2025 at 11:37 AM
The long build up to Future Co-ops 2026 is officially starting. We need to book a venue, plan a marketing campaign, and most importantly decide on the theme. We'd love to hear your thoughts. Drop us a comment below.
Government wants to double the size of the co-op economy. At today’s pace, it will take decades.
Read @cooperativesuk.bsky.social new report: www.uk.coop/economy on growth that keeps money local, creates good jobs & builds resilient communities.
#coops #cooperatives #economy #CoopEconomy
Read @cooperativesuk.bsky.social new report: www.uk.coop/economy on growth that keeps money local, creates good jobs & builds resilient communities.
#coops #cooperatives #economy #CoopEconomy
September 23, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Government wants to double the size of the co-op economy. At today’s pace, it will take decades.
Read @cooperativesuk.bsky.social new report: www.uk.coop/economy on growth that keeps money local, creates good jobs & builds resilient communities.
#coops #cooperatives #economy #CoopEconomy
Read @cooperativesuk.bsky.social new report: www.uk.coop/economy on growth that keeps money local, creates good jobs & builds resilient communities.
#coops #cooperatives #economy #CoopEconomy
We launched a refreshed version of our website (futures.coop) earlier this year & we’d love your thoughts!
Can you spare some time to visit the website & take a 2-3 minute anonymous survey?
Please respond before Monday 7th July 2025.
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Can you spare some time to visit the website & take a 2-3 minute anonymous survey?
Please respond before Monday 7th July 2025.
Complete survey ➡️ forms.gle/NfipyoM5f3rR...
June 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM
We launched a refreshed version of our website (futures.coop) earlier this year & we’d love your thoughts!
Can you spare some time to visit the website & take a 2-3 minute anonymous survey?
Please respond before Monday 7th July 2025.
Complete survey ➡️ forms.gle/NfipyoM5f3rR...
Can you spare some time to visit the website & take a 2-3 minute anonymous survey?
Please respond before Monday 7th July 2025.
Complete survey ➡️ forms.gle/NfipyoM5f3rR...
And some more detail…
June 6, 2025 at 11:29 AM
And some more detail…
As we reach the midway point of the year we’re reflecting on what has been a busy time for us. Check out our year at a glance…
June 6, 2025 at 11:28 AM
As we reach the midway point of the year we’re reflecting on what has been a busy time for us. Check out our year at a glance…
This year's Future Co-ops conference featured a series of practical workshops, to explore and agree on outcomes and asks across four different areas. Read more about 'The Trouble with Double' here > futures.coop/future-co-op...
April 10, 2025 at 10:28 AM
This year's Future Co-ops conference featured a series of practical workshops, to explore and agree on outcomes and asks across four different areas. Read more about 'The Trouble with Double' here > futures.coop/future-co-op...
Come along to the Black County Living Museum to learn about the co-operative way of doing things!
Co-ops for Creative Freelancers and Social Enterprise | Tuesday 11th March | 5:30 - 7pm
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#coops #blackcountry #creativeindustries
Co-ops for Creative Freelancers and Social Enterprise | Tuesday 11th March | 5:30 - 7pm
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/co-ops-for...
#coops #blackcountry #creativeindustries
February 27, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Come along to the Black County Living Museum to learn about the co-operative way of doing things!
Co-ops for Creative Freelancers and Social Enterprise | Tuesday 11th March | 5:30 - 7pm
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/co-ops-for...
#coops #blackcountry #creativeindustries
Co-ops for Creative Freelancers and Social Enterprise | Tuesday 11th March | 5:30 - 7pm
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/co-ops-for...
#coops #blackcountry #creativeindustries
Massive thanks to Central Co-op for hosting us here in Lichfield. Director Maryann Denfhy welcomed delegates during our first session. #FC2025
February 1, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Massive thanks to Central Co-op for hosting us here in Lichfield. Director Maryann Denfhy welcomed delegates during our first session. #FC2025
Morning session at #FC2025 - imagining the future & learning from the past. Sparked questions and discussion to be picked up in workshops throughout the day.
February 1, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Morning session at #FC2025 - imagining the future & learning from the past. Sparked questions and discussion to be picked up in workshops throughout the day.
Tickets are all gone for Future Co-ops 2025!. If you're coming along, we can't wait to see you. If you've missed out this time, we'll hopefully see you soon!
January 29, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Tickets are all gone for Future Co-ops 2025!. If you're coming along, we can't wait to see you. If you've missed out this time, we'll hopefully see you soon!
The Trouble with Double - Workshop 4: Political Levers
How can we use political & economic levers to grow #coops Tell us what you think in the comments, or book a place at the conference!
Tickets are selling like hot Staffordshire oatcakes, grab one now. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/future-co-...
How can we use political & economic levers to grow #coops Tell us what you think in the comments, or book a place at the conference!
Tickets are selling like hot Staffordshire oatcakes, grab one now. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/future-co-...
January 15, 2025 at 3:28 PM
The Trouble with Double - Workshop 4: Political Levers
How can we use political & economic levers to grow #coops Tell us what you think in the comments, or book a place at the conference!
Tickets are selling like hot Staffordshire oatcakes, grab one now. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/future-co-...
How can we use political & economic levers to grow #coops Tell us what you think in the comments, or book a place at the conference!
Tickets are selling like hot Staffordshire oatcakes, grab one now. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/future-co-...
We’re very grateful to Central Co-op for supporting the Future Co-ops conference this year and generously hosting The Trouble with Double at their fantastic support centre in Lichfield.
Tickets selling quickly now so please do book asap if you'd like to attend! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/future-co-...
Tickets selling quickly now so please do book asap if you'd like to attend! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/future-co-...
January 14, 2025 at 2:12 PM
We’re very grateful to Central Co-op for supporting the Future Co-ops conference this year and generously hosting The Trouble with Double at their fantastic support centre in Lichfield.
Tickets selling quickly now so please do book asap if you'd like to attend! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/future-co-...
Tickets selling quickly now so please do book asap if you'd like to attend! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/future-co-...
Last time round we helped sponsors Co-op & Community Finance celebrate their 50th birthday. In 2025 we're celebrating International Year of Co-operatives. Tickets for Future Co-ops are selling fast. Book now & let's make this the year the sector grows & thrives! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/future-co-...
January 13, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Last time round we helped sponsors Co-op & Community Finance celebrate their 50th birthday. In 2025 we're celebrating International Year of Co-operatives. Tickets for Future Co-ops are selling fast. Book now & let's make this the year the sector grows & thrives! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/future-co-...
It sounds like something from the Hunger Games but it's actually a workshop that will confront the tough questions about resourcing the ambitious goal of doubling the co-operative sector. Let us know if you have thoughts/ideas and we'll add 'em to the discussion.
January 9, 2025 at 11:10 AM
It sounds like something from the Hunger Games but it's actually a workshop that will confront the tough questions about resourcing the ambitious goal of doubling the co-operative sector. Let us know if you have thoughts/ideas and we'll add 'em to the discussion.
Co-op values align so well with the way young people want the world to be. From MeToo & Black Lives Matter, to headline grabbing action from Just Stop Oil & Extinction Rebellion. Can we harness a similar energy & use it to fight for alternative economic models & co-operation?
January 7, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Co-op values align so well with the way young people want the world to be. From MeToo & Black Lives Matter, to headline grabbing action from Just Stop Oil & Extinction Rebellion. Can we harness a similar energy & use it to fight for alternative economic models & co-operation?
Yes we all look slightly mad. This is what planning Future Co-ops looks like! Forget the trouble with double - this is quadruple trouble!
We can’t wait to see you in 2025. To all our friends, followers, clients and fellow co-operators, we wish you a merry Christmas, and a happy new year 🥳
We can’t wait to see you in 2025. To all our friends, followers, clients and fellow co-operators, we wish you a merry Christmas, and a happy new year 🥳
December 20, 2024 at 3:40 PM
Yes we all look slightly mad. This is what planning Future Co-ops looks like! Forget the trouble with double - this is quadruple trouble!
We can’t wait to see you in 2025. To all our friends, followers, clients and fellow co-operators, we wish you a merry Christmas, and a happy new year 🥳
We can’t wait to see you in 2025. To all our friends, followers, clients and fellow co-operators, we wish you a merry Christmas, and a happy new year 🥳
Have a read of the summary findings from the Democratic Business Summit in Cardiff at the beginning of December in the latest newsletter from the Centre for Democratic Business
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Appreciate the link to our Future Co-ops conference, The Trouble with Double too 😍
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Appreciate the link to our Future Co-ops conference, The Trouble with Double too 😍
December 18, 2024 at 1:10 PM
Have a read of the summary findings from the Democratic Business Summit in Cardiff at the beginning of December in the latest newsletter from the Centre for Democratic Business
🔗 mailchi.mp/democraticbu...
Appreciate the link to our Future Co-ops conference, The Trouble with Double too 😍
🔗 mailchi.mp/democraticbu...
Appreciate the link to our Future Co-ops conference, The Trouble with Double too 😍
The Trouble with Double - Workshop 1: More, bigger or better?
We’d need to set up just over 11,500 new #coops by the end of this Parliament to double the sector. What are the chances?
And, while we’re focusing on creating lots of new start-ups what's happening to the existing 9,350?
#FC2025
We’d need to set up just over 11,500 new #coops by the end of this Parliament to double the sector. What are the chances?
And, while we’re focusing on creating lots of new start-ups what's happening to the existing 9,350?
#FC2025
December 17, 2024 at 5:55 PM
Big smiles from Jo and Kathy at the Social Economy Showcase Conference & Expo at Millennium Point in Birmingham today. Plenty of networking opportunities and exhibits to keep them occupied. Kathy had her #SaveBirmingham hat on too!
November 21, 2024 at 5:03 PM
Big smiles from Jo and Kathy at the Social Economy Showcase Conference & Expo at Millennium Point in Birmingham today. Plenty of networking opportunities and exhibits to keep them occupied. Kathy had her #SaveBirmingham hat on too!
First co-produced national overview of the challenges faced by black & ethnic communities within the community-led housing sector in England. Community-led housing for all: Opportunities and challenges for black and minority ethnic community-led housing.
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November 19, 2024 at 1:37 PM
First co-produced national overview of the challenges faced by black & ethnic communities within the community-led housing sector in England. Community-led housing for all: Opportunities and challenges for black and minority ethnic community-led housing.
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