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Our Work in the UK

In the UK we strengthen the UK co-operative movement, work with schools and use co-operation as a solution for the problems young people and disadvantaged groups face in society today. Take a look at our huge variety of projects and see which communities benefit from our life changing work.

Youth Co-operative Action

Youth Co-operative Action

Our Youth Co-operative Action project is back and bigger than ever! Read more

Published: 11th June, 2017

Updated: 19th November, 2020

Author: Paul Cocker

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Together Enterprise Scotland

Together Enterprise Scotland

Working with young people in Edinburgh to transform their lives for the better. Register now to start this autumn! Read more

Published: 17th June, 2017

Updated: 3rd November, 2020

Author: Andrew Mallinson

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Co-operative (Ad)venture

Co-operative (Ad)venture

We're supporting young people with learning difficulties, disabilities and autism to make a positive difference in their community Read more

Published: 19th June, 2017

Updated: 28th April, 2019

Author: Andrew Mallinson

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Together Enterprise Rochdale

Together Enterprise Rochdale

We're empowering local people in Rochdale to set up their own co-operative business Read more

Published: 20th June, 2017

Updated: 6th November, 2020

Author: Andrew Mallinson

Location: Drake Street, Rochdale, OL11 1EF

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Young Co‑operatives

Young Co‑operatives

A national enterprise programme helping young people explore the benefits co-ops and promoting them as a real alternative. Read more

Published: 21st June, 2017

Updated: 11th October, 2017

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Women’s Challenge

Women’s Challenge

Ensuring women are fairly represented at all levels across the co-op movement in the UK. Read more

Published: 21st June, 2017

Updated: 4th April, 2018

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Responsibility to Rochdale

Responsibility to Rochdale

Rochdale was the birthplace of the co‑operative movement. We are dedicated to showcasing our most cutting edge work in Rochdale. Read more

Published: 6th October, 2017

Updated: 11th October, 2017

Author: Paul Cocker

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Co-operative College Online Youth Series

Co-operative College Online Youth Series

Every Tuesday afternoon we're running one hour sessions focusing on cooperation, community and social action. Developed in collaboration with our young people, they're designed to offer help and support through these strange times. Read more

Published: 1st January, 2020

Updated: 5th October, 2020

Author: Andrew Mallinson

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    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.

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    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.

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    Learning and Development Team

    From training courses and workshops to our evolving higher education offer, here are the people who make it happen.

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    Projects Team

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  • Co-operative Tours

    Co-operative Tours

    Interested in visiting the College and other co-ops to learn more about the UK Co-operative Movement? Find more information here.

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    Membership Team

    Our Membership team ensures all our members have a voice!

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    Adult education revisited 100 years on

    1919 saw the release of a groundbreaking report on adult education - now as part of our centenary celebrations we need your help to revisit its findings

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