Our Heritage

The Co-operative College

Learn more about us and our history, including the importance of education to the Rochdale Pioneers and how it came to be enshrined in the values and principles of the global co-operative movement. Read more

The Co-operative Heritage Trust

The Co-operative Heritage Trust is independent from us but has unique links to our history and heritage. It's made up of two distinct parts - the National Co-operative Archive and Rochdale Pioneers Museum. Read more

Latest

Youth Project Gives back to the Local Homeless Community

Young people from our Co-operative (ad)Venture project in Fife held an inspirational drop-in event for the local homeless community.

Combating Climate Change and the Potential Silver Lining

What steps can you take to combat climate change and what's the potential silver lining?

Love to Learn - Halyma's story

Halyma shares her inspirational story of how despite growing up in a family where education for girls wasn’t approved, through persisting, she challenged the status quo and with it, her parent's mindset.

A Lifelong Co-operative Union

February could be said to be the most romantic month of the year. After meeting through the Co-operative Union, Kath and Stuart celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary earlier this month - here's a look at their story.

Careers

You'll find all the details of our latest vacancies right here

Co-operative Values and Principles

The Values and Principles embraced by today’s worldwide co-operative movement have evolved from the ideals of the early co-operators of the 18th and 19th centuries.

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

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

Our Education and Training

From webinars and workshops to eLearning and future degree courses, see how we're empowering people with the skills and knowledge to make a real difference.