Building Co-operation in the Capital
On 12th March 2015 Kate Whittle delivered an excellent seminar on Being a Good Co-op Member where we explored co-operative attitudes, behaviour, culture and values. We assessed aspects of rank and power in a group context with regard to contextual, spiritual and psychological issues. We examined the blocks to co-operative culture and tensions within the work force and … [Read more...]
Banking experts at the University of Greenwich are helping London's biggest community credit union to grow so that it can offer mortgages and long-term loans. The London Mutual Credit Union needs to know how to undertake complex risk assessment, manage housing finance and comply with regulations, in order to win authorisation to make home loans. The university has formed a … [Read more...]
This training session, hosted by Tower Hamlets Co-operative Development Agency, is designed to help workers manage their business collectively. Attendees will explore how decisions are implemented, work is done to agreed standards and workers are supported in workers' co-ops. The training will covering different approaches, methods and inter-personal skills to improve … [Read more...]
Campfires, superb food and drink and good company are all prerequisites at the Worker Co-operative Weekend. Business benefits also go hand in hand, with practical sessions and networking opportunities. One of the many great things to emerge from last year's gathering is the new Worker Co-op Solidarity Fund. 4pm Fri, 8th May 2015 - 12pm Sun 10th May 2015 Youlbury Scout … [Read more...]
This training course, hosted by Tower Hamlets Co-operative Development Agency, is designed to improve participation in and the facilitation of effective meetings and decision-making within co-operatives. The seminar covers roles in meetings; basic facilitation techniques for idea generation; and decision-making tools with an emphasis on reaching consensus. I got so much … [Read more...]
Do you know someone, or are you, between 16-25, resident in Waltham Forest, London and currently seeking work? Have you (or that other person) ever thought about working in horticulture, food growing and associated enterprises? Come and find your place - as Organiclea is really pleased to offer for a second year, a work scheme for young people in partnership with Waltham … [Read more...]