James Wright
@jameslwright.bsky.social
Mostly co-ops, policy and the better world that is probably possible
3/ These solutions include co-ops like Social AdVentures and Highland Home Carers, and social enterprise like We are Juno. Read their case studies here: publication.cles.org.uk/ending-extra...
Ending extraction in the UK care system
A good practice guide to maximising public value through procurement
publication.cles.org.uk
November 12, 2025 at 8:49 AM
3/ These solutions include co-ops like Social AdVentures and Highland Home Carers, and social enterprise like We are Juno. Read their case studies here: publication.cles.org.uk/ending-extra...
2/ @cooperativesuk.bsky.social helped to research hopeful solutions, while amazing colleagues at @clesthinkdo.bsky.social @thrivingplaces.bsky.social and @neweconomics.bsky.social did great work wading deep into the financial swamp!
November 12, 2025 at 8:49 AM
2/ @cooperativesuk.bsky.social helped to research hopeful solutions, while amazing colleagues at @clesthinkdo.bsky.social @thrivingplaces.bsky.social and @neweconomics.bsky.social did great work wading deep into the financial swamp!
4/ Co-operatives UK is grateful to have been part the policy process, and is eager to help with delivery
www.uk.coop/start-new-co...
www.uk.coop/start-new-co...
www.uk.coop
September 26, 2025 at 8:24 AM
4/ Co-operatives UK is grateful to have been part the policy process, and is eager to help with delivery
www.uk.coop/start-new-co...
www.uk.coop/start-new-co...
3/ £5bn is significant but not enough on its own. The plan is to use this money as a catalyst, to unlock the latent social and economic capital in communities. This will work, so long as the empowerment is real. That’s where co-ops really come in.
www.uk.coop/news/record-...
www.uk.coop/news/record-...
Record-breaking year for co-operatives and mutuals: From resilient start-ups and thriving community pubs to fairer workplaces and women in leadership
The 2025 Co-operative and Mutual Economy Report shows the power of our movement. Together, co-operatives and mutuals now generate record income of £179.2bn, serve 65.7 million memberships and employ over 1.5 million people. Beyond the numbers, the report highlights what makes us different: co-operatives survive longer, create fairer workplaces, champion equality in leadership, and reinvest in communities.
www.uk.coop
September 26, 2025 at 8:24 AM
3/ £5bn is significant but not enough on its own. The plan is to use this money as a catalyst, to unlock the latent social and economic capital in communities. This will work, so long as the empowerment is real. That’s where co-ops really come in.
www.uk.coop/news/record-...
www.uk.coop/news/record-...
2/ MHCLG has listened, on the importance of capacity building, on co-operative development, and on the centrality of shifting ownership. They’ve also drawn learning from decades of successes and failures, which is why this shows such promise.
September 26, 2025 at 8:24 AM
2/ MHCLG has listened, on the importance of capacity building, on co-operative development, and on the centrality of shifting ownership. They’ve also drawn learning from decades of successes and failures, which is why this shows such promise.