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Northern Ireland needs a consistent Community Benefit Funds Guidance
Community Energy NI launched a new report on the 25th June 2026 at Clifton House. The CENI report argues that renewable energy dev...

Community Energy England (CEE) - Summer Conference
Co‑operative Alternatives had an energising day at the Community Energy England Summer Conference in Birmingham on 18 June. Repres...

Co-operatives in motions: tailored support now rolling out
The Regional Co‑operative Support Programme is moving into an exciting phase, with our first cohort of emerging co‑operatives now...

Shaping the Future: Join Our Associate Network and Board
Co‑operative Alternatives is expanding its network of Associate Members, co‑op practitioners and sector specialists as we strength...

Save the date: Community Energy Policy Update, 25th June 2026
Save the Date: 25 June: We will be bringing partners, members and supporters together in Belfast for a timely update on community...

Co-op Day Celebration: 4th July 2026!
On Co‑op Day, 4 July, the global movement comes together under this year’s theme ‘Co‑operatives for a Peaceful World’ to highlight...

Regional Co op Support: First Cohort Underway, More Opportunities Ahead
Our first cohort for the Regional Co‑operative Support Programme is now being recruited, and we are excited to begin working with...

Hope in Practice: Our Stand at the Green Party Conference 2026
We were delighted to attend the Green Party Conference 2026, where we hosted a stand and connected with members, activists and com...

