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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Co-op Alternatives
Webinar on Food/Green Co-ops – 4th February 2026
Discover, Learn, Start a Co-op – Raising Awareness Webinar If you have ever wondered how communities can take control of their food systems, support local producers, and make healthy, affordable… Read more
We will be in Fermanagh on the 18th February!
Caring for our community, powering our future together. Are you concerned about the cost of childcare or eldercare? Wondering how to keep your home warm without breaking the bank? Curious… Read more