Journal of Co-operative Studies
@coopstudiesjournal.bsky.social
Non-profit international journal linking theory and practice across co-operative sectors. Part of UK Society for Co-operative Studies
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2026 Special Issue: Co-operatives and co-operative principles in sport - Call for papers
www.ukscs.coop
This timely special issue seeks to investigate the role of the co-operative movement associated in sport at all levels, assessing the extent to which there needs to be a much closer link between sporting activities and the people who support it so enthusiastically. www.ukscs.coop/articles/202...
💬Join us for the next online Co-op Conversation on 24 Nov⤵️
@ukcoopstudies.bsky.social #coops #coopcouncil
@ukcoopstudies.bsky.social #coops #coopcouncil
November 14, 2025 at 9:07 AM
💬Join us for the next online Co-op Conversation on 24 Nov⤵️
@ukcoopstudies.bsky.social #coops #coopcouncil
@ukcoopstudies.bsky.social #coops #coopcouncil
Eliza’s Network, named after a Rochdale Pioneer, brings together current and former sector CEOs from around the world www.thenews.coop/australian-c.... @coopnews.bsky.social @ukcoopstudies.bsky.social
Australian co-op apex launches women's leadership network
Australia’s Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM) has launched Eliza’s Project, an initiative to champion women’s leadership
www.thenews.coop
November 8, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Eliza’s Network, named after a Rochdale Pioneer, brings together current and former sector CEOs from around the world www.thenews.coop/australian-c.... @coopnews.bsky.social @ukcoopstudies.bsky.social
Out now - Journal of Co-operative Studies, 58(2) - doi.org/10.61869/YOZ.... The UN International Year of Co-operatives theme is “co-ops build a better world” which runs through the papers in this issue demonstrating the breadth of co-op reach into different sectors, spread around the world.
October 23, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Out now - Journal of Co-operative Studies, 58(2) - doi.org/10.61869/YOZ.... The UN International Year of Co-operatives theme is “co-ops build a better world” which runs through the papers in this issue demonstrating the breadth of co-op reach into different sectors, spread around the world.
Co-operatives as policy tools for economic and social transformation: Belfast, 13 Nov 2025 (09:00-13:00 GMT). National and international experts on how co-operatives can reshape economic and social systems. More info/register for this free event: www.coopalternatives.coop/blog/novembe...
November Co-op Conference in Belfast - Co-operative Alternatives
Co-operatives as Policy Tools for Economic and Social Transformation Date: Thursday the 13th November 2025 Time: 9.30 to 1.00 Venue: Long Gallery, Stormont, Belfast This event is particularly relevant...
www.coopalternatives.coop
October 6, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Co-operatives as policy tools for economic and social transformation: Belfast, 13 Nov 2025 (09:00-13:00 GMT). National and international experts on how co-operatives can reshape economic and social systems. More info/register for this free event: www.coopalternatives.coop/blog/novembe...
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The transformative power of co-operation 🙌
Sophie Ziegler-Jones, Comms & PR Lead at Suma Wholefoods, explains why partnering with us & supporting community businesses is a natural fit for them as a co-operative wholesaler. 🤝
➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/the-transformative-power-of-co-operation/
Sophie Ziegler-Jones, Comms & PR Lead at Suma Wholefoods, explains why partnering with us & supporting community businesses is a natural fit for them as a co-operative wholesaler. 🤝
➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/the-transformative-power-of-co-operation/
September 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The transformative power of co-operation 🙌
Sophie Ziegler-Jones, Comms & PR Lead at Suma Wholefoods, explains why partnering with us & supporting community businesses is a natural fit for them as a co-operative wholesaler. 🤝
➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/the-transformative-power-of-co-operation/
Sophie Ziegler-Jones, Comms & PR Lead at Suma Wholefoods, explains why partnering with us & supporting community businesses is a natural fit for them as a co-operative wholesaler. 🤝
➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/the-transformative-power-of-co-operation/
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💻A webinar for your diaries – boosting the local economy
In this webinar, we will be focusing on ways in which community-owned businesses can boost their local economy.
Join the conversation! 🗣️
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-impact-boosting-the-local-economy-tickets-1753159831249
In this webinar, we will be focusing on ways in which community-owned businesses can boost their local economy.
Join the conversation! 🗣️
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-impact-boosting-the-local-economy-tickets-1753159831249
October 3, 2025 at 9:30 AM
💻A webinar for your diaries – boosting the local economy
In this webinar, we will be focusing on ways in which community-owned businesses can boost their local economy.
Join the conversation! 🗣️
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-impact-boosting-the-local-economy-tickets-1753159831249
In this webinar, we will be focusing on ways in which community-owned businesses can boost their local economy.
Join the conversation! 🗣️
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-impact-boosting-the-local-economy-tickets-1753159831249
Please note - new start time - now 2pm GMT ⬇️⬇️🕑
The dual nature of co-operatives – finding a balance between member-community and business role. What is it? The topic for the UKSCS Annual Lecture 2025 with Prof. Anu Puusa. When? 5 Nov, 1-2pm (GMT) online. Is it free to attend? YES - book now ↓ www.ukscs.coop/events/ukscs... #coops #workercoops
UKSCS Annual Lecture 2025: Anu Puusa
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September 21, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Please note - new start time - now 2pm GMT ⬇️⬇️🕑
Join us on 1 Oct - in conversation with Paul Thambar, Director of the Mutual Value Impact Lab & global expert in performance measurement and evaluation in member-owned and purpose-led organisations. www.ukscs.coop/events/co-op...
Co-operative Conversations - 1 October with Paul Thambar
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September 21, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Join us on 1 Oct - in conversation with Paul Thambar, Director of the Mutual Value Impact Lab & global expert in performance measurement and evaluation in member-owned and purpose-led organisations. www.ukscs.coop/events/co-op...
This timely special issue seeks to investigate the role of the co-operative movement associated in sport at all levels, assessing the extent to which there needs to be a much closer link between sporting activities and the people who support it so enthusiastically. www.ukscs.coop/articles/202...
2026 Special Issue: Co-operatives and co-operative principles in sport - Call for papers
www.ukscs.coop
September 18, 2025 at 3:31 PM
This timely special issue seeks to investigate the role of the co-operative movement associated in sport at all levels, assessing the extent to which there needs to be a much closer link between sporting activities and the people who support it so enthusiastically. www.ukscs.coop/articles/202...
The dual nature of co-operatives – finding a balance between member-community and business role. What is it? The topic for the UKSCS Annual Lecture 2025 with Prof. Anu Puusa. When? 5 Nov, 1-2pm (GMT) online. Is it free to attend? YES - book now ↓ www.ukscs.coop/events/ukscs... #coops #workercoops
UKSCS Annual Lecture 2025: Anu Puusa
www.ukscs.coop
September 11, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The dual nature of co-operatives – finding a balance between member-community and business role. What is it? The topic for the UKSCS Annual Lecture 2025 with Prof. Anu Puusa. When? 5 Nov, 1-2pm (GMT) online. Is it free to attend? YES - book now ↓ www.ukscs.coop/events/ukscs... #coops #workercoops
There's still time to book your free place 👇
If you liked the special issue of the Journal - doi.org/10.61869/CWG... - celebrating the centenary of Woodcraft Folk – we have more! Debs McCahon, Woodcraft’s CEO will be in conversation with Mike Wistow - 19 Aug. It’s free and it’s online – to book, visit: www.ukscs.coop/events/co-op... I #Coops
Co-operative Conversations with Debs McCahon, 19 August 2025
www.ukscs.coop
August 15, 2025 at 1:14 PM
There's still time to book your free place 👇
If you liked the special issue of the Journal - doi.org/10.61869/CWG... - celebrating the centenary of Woodcraft Folk – we have more! Debs McCahon, Woodcraft’s CEO will be in conversation with Mike Wistow - 19 Aug. It’s free and it’s online – to book, visit: www.ukscs.coop/events/co-op... I #Coops
Co-operative Conversations with Debs McCahon, 19 August 2025
www.ukscs.coop
August 3, 2025 at 10:37 AM
If you liked the special issue of the Journal - doi.org/10.61869/CWG... - celebrating the centenary of Woodcraft Folk – we have more! Debs McCahon, Woodcraft’s CEO will be in conversation with Mike Wistow - 19 Aug. It’s free and it’s online – to book, visit: www.ukscs.coop/events/co-op... I #Coops
Still time to book for this free online event on Mon 17 July ⬇️⬇️
You are invited to join us on 14 July, 7pm (GMT +1) for UKSCS Co-operative Conversation with Rebecca Harvey - executive editor of @CoopNews - see link for more details for this free online event www.ukscs.coop/events/co-op... l #coopnews l #coops l @ukcoopstudies
Co-operative Conversations - 14 July with Rebecca Harvey
www.ukscs.coop
July 12, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Still time to book for this free online event on Mon 17 July ⬇️⬇️
What better way to spend a Sunday - beer & co-ops😋
Well then, a story about our upcoming big ol' #Co-operatives Day at the pub from 12-5pm on Sunday 6th July.
Come along and learn about co-ops, meet those involved in local co-ops and drink some lush beer and eat some banging pizza.
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/arts-and-cul... #IYC2025
Come along and learn about co-ops, meet those involved in local co-ops and drink some lush beer and eat some banging pizza.
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/arts-and-cul... #IYC2025
West Yorkshire community pub event will join the UN in championing co-operatives
In a year that the United Nations has designated International Year of Co-operatives, a community-owned Yorkshire pub is hosting a free one-day festival to explain and explore the co-operative model a...
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk
June 26, 2025 at 6:36 AM
What better way to spend a Sunday - beer & co-ops😋
Basil Rawson is an excellent example of a labour & socialist figure who saw the Woodcraft Folk as the embodiment of his worldviews. Olewicz's article in this special issue charts Rawson's involvement in WF over 5 decades. For this and more, visit → doi.org/10.61869/CWG... #cooperation
Journal of Co-operative Studies, Vol 58 No 1
Summer, 2025 - Special issue: Celebrating the centenary of the Woodcraft Folk
doi.org
June 25, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Basil Rawson is an excellent example of a labour & socialist figure who saw the Woodcraft Folk as the embodiment of his worldviews. Olewicz's article in this special issue charts Rawson's involvement in WF over 5 decades. For this and more, visit → doi.org/10.61869/CWG... #cooperation
You are invited to join us on 14 July, 7pm (GMT +1) for UKSCS Co-operative Conversation with Rebecca Harvey - executive editor of @CoopNews - see link for more details for this free online event www.ukscs.coop/events/co-op... l #coopnews l #coops l @ukcoopstudies
Co-operative Conversations - 14 July with Rebecca Harvey
www.ukscs.coop
June 4, 2025 at 1:22 PM
You are invited to join us on 14 July, 7pm (GMT +1) for UKSCS Co-operative Conversation with Rebecca Harvey - executive editor of @CoopNews - see link for more details for this free online event www.ukscs.coop/events/co-op... l #coopnews l #coops l @ukcoopstudies
In June 2022 - a year after his death - we published a commemorative issue celebrating leading co-operative scholar, Johnston Birchall. He left a treasure trove of publications on member-based organisations, mutualism, & co-operative values & principles. See - doi.org/10.61869/NHN...
#coops #mutuals
#coops #mutuals
Journal of Co-operative Studies, Vol 55 No 1
Summer (June) 2022 - Johnston Birchall - An appreciation
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June 1, 2025 at 10:58 AM
In June 2022 - a year after his death - we published a commemorative issue celebrating leading co-operative scholar, Johnston Birchall. He left a treasure trove of publications on member-based organisations, mutualism, & co-operative values & principles. See - doi.org/10.61869/NHN...
#coops #mutuals
#coops #mutuals
Celebrating the UN International year of co-operatives festival in Manchester & Rochdale - here’s a link to preview experiences on offer for delegates. Inc - tour of FC United, Hulme Community Garden Centre, Unicorn Grocery co-op as well as Rochdale Pioneers Museum ica.coop/en/events/fe... #coops
Festival of Cooperatives in Manchester and Rochdale | ICA
During 2025 - the second International Year of Cooperatives proclaimed by the United Nations and 130th anniversary of the ICA - the team is preparing a very special General Assembly.
ica.coop
May 31, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Celebrating the UN International year of co-operatives festival in Manchester & Rochdale - here’s a link to preview experiences on offer for delegates. Inc - tour of FC United, Hulme Community Garden Centre, Unicorn Grocery co-op as well as Rochdale Pioneers Museum ica.coop/en/events/fe... #coops
New date for applications - now 30 June ⬇️ www.ukscs.coop/articles/pas...
Passionate about co-operatives, community empowerment, and sustainable development? Sheffield Co-operative Development Group (UK) are hiring - but you have to be quick, closing date for applications is 31 May. For more details, see forum.workers.coop/uploads/shor...
forum.workers.coop
May 28, 2025 at 3:24 PM
New date for applications - now 30 June ⬇️ www.ukscs.coop/articles/pas...
Passionate about co-operatives, community empowerment, and sustainable development? Sheffield Co-operative Development Group (UK) are hiring - but you have to be quick, closing date for applications is 31 May. For more details, see forum.workers.coop/uploads/shor...
forum.workers.coop
May 28, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Passionate about co-operatives, community empowerment, and sustainable development? Sheffield Co-operative Development Group (UK) are hiring - but you have to be quick, closing date for applications is 31 May. For more details, see forum.workers.coop/uploads/shor...
Accounting for sweat equity? This short paper explores different types of sweat equity & ways in which they might usefully be accounted for & incorporated into annual co-operative accounting and reporting. doi.org/10.61869/BZA... #coops
Journal of Co-operative Studies 52(3), 20-25 | UK Society for Co-operative Studies
Accounting for Sweat Equity
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May 24, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Accounting for sweat equity? This short paper explores different types of sweat equity & ways in which they might usefully be accounted for & incorporated into annual co-operative accounting and reporting. doi.org/10.61869/BZA... #coops
Can current accounting frameworks capture what makes co-operatives different?
This is the question to be explored at a hybrid (in-person and online) event organised by the UK Co-operative SORP Stakeholder Panel to be held on Thursday, July 3 - 12:30 - 2pm GMT+1 - www.ukscs.coop/articles/co-...
This is the question to be explored at a hybrid (in-person and online) event organised by the UK Co-operative SORP Stakeholder Panel to be held on Thursday, July 3 - 12:30 - 2pm GMT+1 - www.ukscs.coop/articles/co-...
Co-operative Accounting – Challenges, Policy Gaps, and Future Directions- 3 July
www.ukscs.coop
May 22, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Can current accounting frameworks capture what makes co-operatives different?
This is the question to be explored at a hybrid (in-person and online) event organised by the UK Co-operative SORP Stakeholder Panel to be held on Thursday, July 3 - 12:30 - 2pm GMT+1 - www.ukscs.coop/articles/co-...
This is the question to be explored at a hybrid (in-person and online) event organised by the UK Co-operative SORP Stakeholder Panel to be held on Thursday, July 3 - 12:30 - 2pm GMT+1 - www.ukscs.coop/articles/co-...
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🏘️ 'Housing developers build units. Co-ops build homes and communities'
At this year’s #UKREiiF in Leeds, #cooperatives came together to highlight how the model is a tool for people to build, own and live better.
Read more: www.thenews.coop/co-operative...
#PeoplePoweredHousing
At this year’s #UKREiiF in Leeds, #cooperatives came together to highlight how the model is a tool for people to build, own and live better.
Read more: www.thenews.coop/co-operative...
#PeoplePoweredHousing
Co-operatives: a better way to build, own and live
'Housing developers build units, co-operatives build homes and communities'
www.thenews.coop
May 21, 2025 at 6:41 AM
🏘️ 'Housing developers build units. Co-ops build homes and communities'
At this year’s #UKREiiF in Leeds, #cooperatives came together to highlight how the model is a tool for people to build, own and live better.
Read more: www.thenews.coop/co-operative...
#PeoplePoweredHousing
At this year’s #UKREiiF in Leeds, #cooperatives came together to highlight how the model is a tool for people to build, own and live better.
Read more: www.thenews.coop/co-operative...
#PeoplePoweredHousing
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You don't have to live in #HebdenBridge or locally - although it is lovely - you just need to want to support what we're doing.
Our community cooperative saved a much loved pub from closure, and we love it.
You can read more on the share offer here www.foxandgoose.org/shareoffer
Our community cooperative saved a much loved pub from closure, and we love it.
You can read more on the share offer here www.foxandgoose.org/shareoffer
The Fox & Goose Open Share Offer
This page gives details of our new open share offer and how you can become a member of the Fox & Goose.
www.foxandgoose.org
May 21, 2025 at 5:31 AM
You don't have to live in #HebdenBridge or locally - although it is lovely - you just need to want to support what we're doing.
Our community cooperative saved a much loved pub from closure, and we love it.
You can read more on the share offer here www.foxandgoose.org/shareoffer
Our community cooperative saved a much loved pub from closure, and we love it.
You can read more on the share offer here www.foxandgoose.org/shareoffer
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Would you like to become a member of our #cooperative pub? www.foxandgoose.org/shareoffer
Our original share offer was to raise capital to rescue the pub. These days we're more interested in expanding our membership and last year issued a new share offer at £25. More on that here: 1/3
Our original share offer was to raise capital to rescue the pub. These days we're more interested in expanding our membership and last year issued a new share offer at £25. More on that here: 1/3
The Fox & Goose Open Share Offer
This page gives details of our new open share offer and how you can become a member of the Fox & Goose.
www.foxandgoose.org
May 21, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Would you like to become a member of our #cooperative pub? www.foxandgoose.org/shareoffer
Our original share offer was to raise capital to rescue the pub. These days we're more interested in expanding our membership and last year issued a new share offer at £25. More on that here: 1/3
Our original share offer was to raise capital to rescue the pub. These days we're more interested in expanding our membership and last year issued a new share offer at £25. More on that here: 1/3