Logo of the Movimento dos Trabalhadores Rurais Sem Terra in Brazil showing an outline of the country and two workers
Drawing on research with 2 co-ops of the Movimento dos Trabalhadores Rurais Sem Terra in Brazil, Hostin-Silva’s paper examines meaningful & impactful support to communities via small-scale localised practices rooted in solidarity, co-operation, & mutual aid. Download here ↓ doi.org/10.61869/WKA...
Manley et al.'s recent paper on the role of worker co-ops and the development of a social value toolkit - argues for a relational theory of social value. It includes data from one of the case studies investigated in the design of the toolkit. Available here → doi.org/10.61869/XLB...
UKSCS conference flyer - 8-9 May 2026: how co-operatives can support inclusive economies
Can the UK political ambition to double the size of its co-op sector be achieved? The 2026 UKSCS conference provides space to explore how co-operatives can address societal challenges & contribute meaningfully to economic and social development. Join us - book now - www.ukscs.coop/events/ukscs...
Co-operative Law summer school in Croatia - August. Early bird registration deadline 15 March ⬇️
www.smu.ca/iccm/program...
And snother hood link from @communityeconomies - a link to Caroline Shenaz Hossein’s book on community based banking - www.communityeconomies.org/news/open-ac...
Thanks to #CommunityEconomies who featured our special issue on worker co-ops. You can see their blog here: www.communityeconomies.org/news/worker-.... And you can access the full issue here ➡️ doi.org/10.61869/CXV...
flyer showing online event details with Adrian Ashton
Co-operative Conversations with Adrian Ashton - 19 January 2026 - To mark the start of 2026, Adrian Ashton joins Mike Wistow for UKSCS's online Co-operative Conversations on 19 January. To book your free place, see the link below ↓
www.ukscs.coop/events/co-op... @ukcoopstudies.bsky.social
Our bumper issue analyses worker co-operatives & the community contexts in which they are embedded, asking whether, how, and to what extent these organisations engage with & contribute to their wider communities. Thanks to guest editors Villela, Perrin, Deblangy & Sahi. ↓
doi.org/10.61869/CXV...
💬Join us for the next online Co-op Conversation on 24 Nov⤵️
@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
International year of co-ops 2025 - slogan - co-ops built a better world
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...
A picture Suma and Plunkett representatives on stage at the Rural Community Business Awards 2025 Text reads: "Blog: The transformative power of co-operation."
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/
A graphic to promote an event Text within a green speech graphic: 'Free online event! Social Impact - Boosting the local economy, Wed 22 Oct, 12.00-13.00' The speech graphic is pointing at icons of a pub and shop with trees
💻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
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...
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
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
Still time to book for this free online event on Mon 17 July ⬇️⬇️
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
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
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...
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-...
