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  1. Who We Are
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About Us

Here at the Co-operative College, we’ve always done things differently. Born over 100 years ago out of a need for radical education that fights for social justice, our mission hasn’t changed.

We are fearless thinkers, innovators and passionate about change. We are small, but have big plans to make the world a more co-operative place. One where we all work together to put learning at the heart of our communities and workplaces. 



Our Membership

Our Membership

Our members help shape the future of education for millions of co‑operators around the world. Read more

Published: 11th October, 2016

Updated: 2nd June, 2022

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Our Education and Training

Our Education and Training

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

Published: 7th September, 2015

Updated: 1st June, 2022

Author: Andrew Mallinson

Our Projects

Our Projects

Our projects take place all over the world and right here in the UK. Read more

Published: 7th September, 2015

Updated: 1st June, 2022

Author: Andrew Mallinson

Annual Reports

Annual Reports

You'll find all our annual reports here to download and read at your leisure. Read more

Published: 8th May, 2018

Updated: 27th April, 2022

Author: Andrew Mallinson

Our Research

Our Research

Our research enables individuals and organisations to tackle some of society's biggest issues head on. Read more

Published: 7th September, 2017

Updated: 26th January, 2022

Author: Andrew Mallinson

Co-operative Values and Principles

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. Read more

Published: 17th May, 2017

Updated: 20th October, 2021

Author: Greg Giddins

Our Heritage

Our Heritage

We're over 100 years old and proud of how the co-operative movement has grown and developed right across the world. Read more about us, the Co-operative Heritage Trust and the role our respective organisations have played in this. Read more

Published: 1st April, 2016

Updated: 1st April, 2021

Author: Andrew Mallinson

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  • 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.

  • New Three Year Strategy

    New Three Year Strategy

    Our 2022-2025 strategy articulates the College's purpose and aims for the next three years, and sets out a clear plan of how we'll reach these aims.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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  • Co-operative Values and Principles

    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.

  • Careers

    Careers

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • New PhD opportunity announced.

    New PhD opportunity announced.

    We've partnered with Manchester Metropolitan University to support their Co-operative PhD.

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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