Back Our Buildings: Why community buildings need VAT relief now Posted on 9th April 2026 (9th April 2026) by gobrien Community buildings serve the public good every bit as much as museums, and other VAT exempt assets. These spaces are essential social infrastructure, especially in areas where they may be the only accessible public venue left.
Why We’re Transitioning to Employee Ownership – and Why It Matters Posted on 12th November 2025 (13th November 2025) by gobrien At Constellia we wanted to build a business that did things differently. Not just how we serve our clients, but how we operate as a company. Now we’re taking the […]
Tackling Health Inequalities: Exploring the Coventry Marmot City approach Posted on 21st May 2025 (27th June 2025) by gobrien On Wednesday 9 April 2025 about 20 of us from a combination of Walsall, Wolverhampton and South Staffs Branch Co-operative Party, the Labour Party in Walsall and our neighbours from […]
Clubs are the answer to our connection crisis Posted on 19th March 2025 (1st April 2025) by gobrien Clubs matter because they aren’t simply places we can go: clubs are places we can belong.
For women around the world, co-operatives are more than just businesses. Posted on 8th March 2025 (8th March 2025) by gobrien This International Women’s Day, we’re reflecting on the power of the co-operative model to change the lives of women and girls around the globe, and calling on the government to promote co-operation and its potential on the world stage.
Celebrating International Women’s Day: Accelerate Action Posted on 8th March 2025 by gobrien The co-operative movement has a long and noble history of gender equality from its earliest days. Together, we can create a world where every woman and girl can thrive.
Rebuilding neighbourhoods, rebuilding community Posted on 4th March 2025 (4th March 2025) by gobrien In our Stories from Community Britain series, Baroness Hilary Armstrong, Chair of Independent Commission on Neighbourhoods, writes about why investment and control at a neighbourhood level is essential for rebuilding communities.
I experienced first-hand the truth of violence against shopworkers Posted on 15th November 2024 (15th November 2024) by gobrien We must ensure that respect for shopworkers is part of our everyday lives, not just a once-a-year commitment.
Budget 2024: Why co-operative growth is at the heart of the Small Business Strategy Posted on 1st November 2024 by gobrien With the right leadership and government support, Britain can become the best place in the world to start a co-operative and mutual business. We hope the forthcoming Small Business Strategy will be the first step in achieving this ambition.