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...]
The Social Economy Alliance (SEA) has launched its General Election Charter Campaign in a bid to garner political support for a social economy. Co-operatives UK is a founder member of the SEA and continues to play a leading role - including major input into the organisation's manifesto. The General Election Charter Campaign has one clear aim - to get as many parliamentary … [Read more...]
Last year Co-ops UK introduced a new-look Congress. Unlike your standard conference, Co-operative Congress is participative, buzzing with debate and results in an action plan for the co-operative movement to develop over the next year. It’s co-operative democracy in action. Whether you’re a CEO or director, a member or an employee, whether you’re part of large retail … [Read more...]
Get personalised, independent, face-to-face advice on switching energy suppliers, making your home more energy efficient and tackling energy debts from South East London Community Energy at: The Green Man 355 Bromley Road, London SE6 2RP Open Tues 10th - Friday 13th March 10-4pm Woolwich Common Community Centre, 16 Leslie Smith Square, London SE18 4DW Open Monday 16th – … [Read more...]
The Confederation of Co-operative Housing is is holding a free half day policy forum for all members to attend in Central London on Saturday 14th March 2015. The agenda for the event is outlined below. Book here now (note: this event is for members of CCH only). 10.00am Arrivals 10.15am The CCH Membership Offer – an opening speech from Blase Lambert (CCH Chief … [Read more...]