Co‑operatives Fortnight – be part of it!

Momentum is building for the first ever Co‑operatives Fortnight (19 June to 3 July 2010) and here at Co‑operatives^UK, we really want to make this something to remember and we need your help to do it!

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Co‑operatives 2010

As you should know this years Co‑operatives 2010 is taking place in Plymouth on 25-27 June.

And in the run up to the premier annual conference for co‑operatives we are pleased to launch the website for this year’s event and give you the opportunity to advertise in the Co‑operatives 2010 brochure.

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Founding Sponsors and Communications Director confirmed for Co‑operatives Fortnight

Planning for the eagerly awaited Co‑operatives Fortnight is well underway, with confirmed Founding Sponsors and the appointment of a new Communications Director to co-ordinate the fortnight.

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Policy and Research

Over the past month we have been working on a number of policies, consultations and research projects.

These range from Renewable Heat Incentive and Social Enterprise and Resource Management to name but a couple.

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The Co‑operative Development Review: a call for evidence

We are always looking at ways that we can promote, unite and develop co‑operation in the UK. That is why we have commissioned Robin Murray, a fellow of the Young Foundation, to conduct a review of co‑operative development in the UK. To do this though we need your assistance.

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Co‑operation to show football’s financial woes the red card

Ed Mayo recently announced a radical new plan to give football fans a realistic chance to be in charge of their club.

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New guide offers co‑operative approach to Self-Managed Care

Co‑operatives^UK, supported by The Department of Health, has produced a new guide which looks at the challenges older people and their families are facing and how social care can be delivered effectively to an ageing population.

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Sign up now for Masterclass in Community Shares: Training for business advisers

As a result of increasing interest in Community Shares, we are hosting a series of one day seminars, in partnership with the Development Trusts Association (DTA) and funded by Communities and Local Government (CLG), to show how community shares can be used to build businesses and empower communities.

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Making Local Food Work training and advice workshops

Our Good Food, Good Governance team is offering free training and advice workshops as a partner in the Making Local Food Work programme.

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New members of Co‑operatives^UK

We are delighted to start the year with a number of new co‑operatives joining the membership of Co‑operatives^UK.

Among the new members this month are a play group and a community run pub and shop.

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Co‑operative networking – get involved!

A great way to promote, develop and unite the co‑operative sector is for co‑operatives to come together across the country and share ideas.

So we are pleased to announce that four regional co‑operative councils are holding their own networking events.

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February full of activity for the Co‑operative

Over the past month, our biggest member - The Co‑operative - has had a very busy time!

It announced a record breaking donation to its chosen Charity of the Year, helped launch the 2010 Variety Club Gold Hearts Appeal, called for the voting age to be lowered and invited entries for this years Co‑operative Film Festival.

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Busy month for Co‑operative Futures

Co‑operative Futures, one of our members, has had quite a busy month. Not only have they welcomed Labour’s manifesto pledge and held their annual conference but they also celebrated their 10th anniversary with their most successful year.

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Fairtrade Fortnight 2010

We are now in the middle of Fairtrade Fortnight – a two week celebration of all things Fairtrade. We hope you are all enjoying it and doing your bit for the cause! If you are doing something, why not tell us about it and send in your pictures?

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Voice10 – a review

At the start of February, a number of our team attended Voice10, the Social Enterprise Coalition’s annual conference, in Cardiff.

At the two day event, which welcomed nearly 1,000 delegates, Ed Mayo made a speech entitled ‘Co‑operative Action – at the heart of social enterprise’.

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ICA Expo 2010

This years ICA Expo is being held in Bangalore, India from 8 -10 December and the organisers are inviting exhibitors to come forward.

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