Skip over main navigation
  • Log in
  • Basket: (0 items)
The Co-operative College
Menu
  • Who We Are
    • About Us
    • Meet the Team
  • Learn with us
    • Online Short Courses
    • Training for Organisations
    • Co-operative Tours
    • Spanner in the Works
  • Case Studies
  • Projects
    • International Cooperative Development
    • Europe
    • UK
  • Resources
    • Resources
  • Get Involved
    • Become a Member
    • Support an Appeal
  • Donate
  • Pages
  • Admin
    • Log in
  • Basket: (0 items)
  • case-studies
  1. Home
  2. Case Studies

Case Studies

Take a look at some of our case studies and be inspired by how our work has helped members, organisations and young people develop, improve and grow.

More than just case studies, they prove that great things really do happen when people co-operate.

CLIMBS study visit - case study

CLIMBS study visit - case study

Here we share our reflections on an international study tour, from CLIMBS Life and General Insurance Co-operative in the Philippines, which we hosted in February 2023. Read more

Published: 9th March, 2023

Updated: 16th March, 2023

Author: Hayley Street

Co-operative (Ad)Venture Manchester Spring 2022 | Case Study

Co-operative (Ad)Venture Manchester Spring 2022 | Case Study

Our spring 2022 Manchester-based Co-operative (Ad)Venture programme was a great success. We spoke to some of it's participants to find out what they thought about taking part. Read more

Published: 10th May, 2022

Updated: 1st December, 2022

Author: Hayley Street

Malawi Partnership

Malawi Partnership

The Malawi Partnership is a unique initiative created by Central England Co-op and supported by the College. It aims to improve the livelihoods of co-operative small-holder farmers in Malawi. Read more

Published: 2nd July, 2022

Updated: 3rd August, 2022

Author: Hayley Street

Brazilian study visits

Brazilian study visits

International study visits are back! In spring 2022 we welcomed two groups of co-operators from Brazil who were keen to investigate what makes a good co-operative leader. Read more

Published: 1st June, 2022

Updated: 30th June, 2022

Author: Hayley Street

Co-operative (Ad)Venture Fife Spring 2022 | Case Study

Co-operative (Ad)Venture Fife Spring 2022 | Case Study

Our Co-operative (Ad)Venture project helps young people identify and address social issues in their local area. We spoke to those involved with our Spring 2022 Fife (Ad)Venture project to find out how co-operation helped improve their community green-space. Read more

Published: 26th May, 2022

Updated: 16th June, 2022

Author: Hayley Street

Young People and Loneliness | Case Study

Young People and Loneliness | Case Study

This week sees youth loneliness in the spotlight once more with the launch of the Lonely Not Alone campaign. We caught up with Aaliyah who took part in our Youth Co-operative Action project and asked her what difference the scheme had made for her. Read more

Published: 12th October, 2011

Updated: 26th May, 2022

Author: Andrew Mallinson

Online Events Management, the Co-operative Way | Case Study

Online Events Management, the Co-operative Way | Case Study

Learn how the Co-operative College helped the Co-operative Councils' Innovation Network seamlessly run and manage their online conference. Read more

Published: 4th December, 2020

Updated: 26th May, 2022

Author: Chloe Hardman

International Online Training the Co‑operative Way | Case Study

International Online Training the Co‑operative Way | Case Study

Learn how the Co-operative College helped the Climbs Life and General Insurance Co-operative expand the leadership knowledge and skills of their senior team. Read more

Published: 17th March, 2021

Updated: 26th May, 2022

Author: Andrew Mallinson

Young People Leading Change | Case Study

Young People Leading Change | Case Study

How are young people leading change and inspiring others? We caught up with Deborah from our Youth Co-operative Action cohort in London and heard her story. Read more

Published: 29th September, 2011

Updated: 30th November, 2021

Author: Andrew Mallinson

Education to Learn, Grow and Build

Education to Learn, Grow and Build

We caught up with one of our members, Ruth, to find out why she thinks education is so important to the co-operative movement and her motivation for joining us as a member. Read more

Published: 29th October, 2020

Updated: 3rd August, 2021

Author: Andrew Mallinson

Making a Difference

Making a Difference

“They got me involved. I felt cared for and supported.” Read Laura's story about how our Youth Co-operative Action project changed her life for the better. Read more

Published: 24th December, 2018

Updated: 23rd March, 2021

Author: Andrew Mallinson

Back to top

Showing 10 of 11

Latest

  • Spanner in the Works

    Spanner in the Works

    Spanner in the works? Co-operation then, now and into the future is our five week evening course run in partnership with Imperial College London.

  • Social responsibility

    Social responsibility

  • Leadership

    Leadership

  • Business basics

    Business basics

Most read

  • Careers

    Careers

    We're currently recruiting for a Director of Operations and Business Development.

  • Co-operative University

    Co-operative University

  • Meet the Team

    A 'who's who' of everyone who works here at the College! View our full team and find out more about them right here.

  • Online Anytime Courses

    Online Anytime Courses

    Utilising the latest interactive online technology, we've developed brand new short courses that can be completed on the go using your phone or tablet, all at a time that suits you.

  • Tackling Climate Change Together

    Tackling Climate Change Together

    Big changes in society can only be made by working together. That’s why during Cop26 we’re highlighting the ways individuals and communities can tackle climate change together.

  • Prospect | Bectu Member Courses

  • Our Education and Training

    Our Education and Training

    We provide learning for co-operative enterprises, individuals and likeminded organisations in the UK and internationally.

  • Co-operative Education and Research Conference 2018 - Call for papers

    Co-operative Education and Research Conference 2018 - Call for papers

    We are now accepting papers for our conference this coming May.

  • Individual Membership

    Individual Membership

    Interested in becoming a member of the Co-operative College? Register here.

  • Resources

    Resources

    Here you'll find links to resources from our previous events, including webinars, podcasts and session recaps.

Tag cloud

Co-operation Co-operatives DGRV EU EU Parliament European Projects International Projects Legacoop loneliness love to learn Policy Social and Solidarity Economy SSE SUSY project young people Youth Loneliness

Educate & innovate - sign up for our newsletter

Please enter your first name
Please enter your last name
Please enter your email address Please enter a valid email address (e.g. [email protected])
  • Contact Us
  • Careers
  • Sitemap
  • Accessibility
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Our Policies
  • Admin
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • YouTube

The Co-operative College is a registered charity in England and Wales (1159105) and in Scotland (SC048848)

Registered office Holyoake House, Hanover Street, Manchester, M60 0AS

Manage Cookie Preferences