Co‑operatives Fortnight, 19 June to 3 July 2010
There is an alternative
Co‑operatives are everywhere. They offer an alternative in nearly every sector of the economy, from finance to farming, renewables to research. Now is the time to shout about co‑operation.
This year sees the launch of
Co‑operatives Fortnight will mobilise co‑operative members and activists across the UK to raise the profile of co‑operation - amongst customers, clients, members of the community, the media.
Through film, events, in-store promotions, celebrations, open days and much more besides, advocates across the UK will showcase how co‑operatives offer a different way of doing things.
Co‑operatives UK, meanwhile, will be working hard to give everyone in the UK a glimpse of our better way of doing business - through major events like Co‑operatives 2010, through a big presence in the media, through a viral online campaign.
How to get involved
If you're a member or an advocate of a co‑operative, you've probably got plenty of ideas about how to promote co‑operation.
Co‑operatives Fortnight gives you the chance to put these ideas into practice. You'll be able to access brilliant resources and promotional materials, share your plans and tips with countless others across the country and be part of a real buzz around Co‑operatives Fortnight.
Co‑operatives Fortnight will launch in February. Keep up to date for now by checking here, following us on Twitter and joining the Co‑operatives UK Facebook group. And look out for the launch.