Welcome to Co-operative Alternatives
Co-operative Alternatives aims to develop and support a strong co-op movement connected across the island of Ireland and doing business in a fair, just and ethical way. We are Northern Ireland’s leading co-operative development agency offering high quality support and expert knowledge to existing and emerging co-operatives.
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We can offer support programmes for setting up your co-op, support you to develop democratic governance, help you to raise finance. Get in touch with us and we help you transforming your ideas in healthy and successful cooperatives. Let us help you to put your co-op on the map! For more info click here FREE Support
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Celebrate Co-op Day in St George Market Belfast
Celebrate Co-operative Day in the heart of Belfast this 2nd July at St George’s Market from 9.30! Join us for a vibrant showcase of Northern Ireland’s thriving co-operatives Drumlin Wind… Read more
Celebrating Co-operation: Carrick Greengrocers & Jubilee Farm Unite for a Sustainable Future
Date: Thursday the 26th June Venue: Carrick Greengrocers Time: 18.30 Carrick Greengrocers and Jubilee Farm recently came together to celebrate ‘co-operation among co-operatives’ for the International Year of Co-operation…. Read more