Following on from
action research by delivery partners on the project, we have compiled
a number of case studies which demonstrate how collaborative solutions can work in
rural areas. There are examples of community and employee buyouts, and
of collaboration between businesses. Please click on the icons below to view a PDF document
for each case study.
For further information on any of these case studies please contact Helen Seymour,
tel 0161 246 2921, email helen .seymour@cooperatives-uk.coop.
Please note that the content and images of these case studies are
copyrighted.
| Type |
Case Study |
Download |
| A school threatened with closure, hoping to
establish itself as co‑operatively-run and state funded |
Lowick School |
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| Community Co‑operative (café, re-use centre and market garden) |
ProperJob (Chagford) |
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| Community Buyout of a pub |
The Old Crown Pub |
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| Collaboration of wood supply chain |
South West Forest Collaborative Group |
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| Care co‑operative providing care services in rural Devon |
Carers Direct |
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| A charitable trust delivering social,
cultural and economic regeneration of a rural area through property
development |
The Allenheads Trust |
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| A network of artists and craftspeople in the
Northumberland area |
Aurora |
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| A farm tourism marketing company |
Cartwheel |
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| An artists' studio in Cumbria which also
provides community arts activities |
Green Close Studios |
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| A co‑operative shop selling locally made arts,
crafts and produce |
Made in Stroud |
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| A marketing organisation for farm holidays |
Peak District Farm Holidays |
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| An organisation promoting and developing cultural
businesses through a programme of training |
Pennine Horizons |
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| An industrial and provident society providing
micro-credit and enterprise development, mostly for women |
WEETU Full Circle |
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