Co-operative Alternatives met Donal Traynor from Community Finance Ireland, a local social lender to social enterprises, including co-operatives North and South of this island. During the meeting, Donal was interested… Read more
The latest Belfast Business Survey from Belfast City Council and Belfast Chamber is now underway. This is the fourth business sentiment survey following on from last Autumn. It asks about… Read more
The Oireachtas – Courtesy Irish Times Irish Policy – Co-operative Alternatives was one of the few organisations, and the only one from Northern Ireland, that was asked to prepare a written… Read more
Sunday 26 February 2023 marks the 10th Anniversary of Co-operative Alternatives Co-op. As Northern Ireland’s only body entirely devoted to developing successful co-operatives and community benefit societies, we have grown with… Read more
Tiziana O’Hara addressing the audience at Ethical Weigh’s recent meeting. Ethical Weigh’s new premises. Many congratulations to Ethical Weigh Community Benefit Society Ltd as they have completed their transition… Read more
Training available: Upskilling Local Food Initiatives with the Solidarity Network in Ireland (solidnetwork.ie). Co-op Alternatives is a member of the network with Cloughjordan Community Farm, Open Food Network Ireland,… Read more
Courtesy Freepik Training: New beginnings – why and how to set up a co-op? This interesting training session explores the co-operative model, how it can fit with your idea or… Read more
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