Co-operatives nuts and bolts – exploring co-housing projects

The theme of this session is co-housing projects.   Wednesday, 14th December 2016 Social Economy Village, Work West, 1B Hannahstown Hill, Belfast, BT17 0XS Time: 1.30 – 3.30   This… Read more


Call for Stormont to support co-operative model

Stormont Executive was urged today to do more to support the Co-operative Movement – a vital source of jobs and wealth generation to the Northern Ireland economy. The call was… Read more


GO SOCIAL – new support for co-ops in Belfast

  Go Social: Social Spark event Tuesday 28 June 2016 9.30am – 4pm (lunch will be provided) Malone House Are you interested in learning more about setting up a social… Read more


Why co-operatives should not be ignored in NI and Co-operative Alternatives AGM.

  The Barge (near the Waterfront), Laynon Quay Belfast BT1 3LG Tuesday 21st June 2016 from 12.00 REGISTRATION OPEN NOW: https://co-operativealternatives2016.eventbrite.co.uk or by sending an email to tiziana@coopalternatives.coop This is… Read more


Why co-operatives should not be ignored in NI and Co-operative Alternatives AGM.

    REGISTRATION OPEN NOW : https://co-operativealternatives2016.eventbrite.co.uk or by sending an email to tiziana@coopalternatives.coop   This is a roundtable event followed by Co-operative Alternatives AGM. It offers the opportunity to explore… Read more


LAST WEEK FOR APPLICATION TO THE HIVE – Co-operative Business Support

The Hive is a support programme for groups who want to explore the co-operative model. Co-operative Alternatives is the preferred provider in NI. Interested groups can avail of free workshops by completing… Read more


Trust and Co-operative Alternatives team up again for Community Shares

The Building Change Trust and Co-operative Alternatives are excited to announce the extension of their highly successful Community Shares Ready! Programme. The project, which started in 2013, will run for… Read more


Group Advice is now available – apply today!

Group advice is a one-day, output-focused meeting between a specialist adviser and a number of co-ops requiring similar support Group advice is available for co-ops and community businesses at various… Read more