We think co-operatives and social enterprises are (to quote the Co-operative Group) 'good for everyone', including:
- communities that want to take resonsibility for providing services to meet local needs
- voluntary and community organisations wanting to adopt a business model to deliver services
- groups of people wanting to work together as employees or share services as a consortium
- people starting up in business, but wanting an alternative model that is based on ethical values
- people wanting to work together to respond to new opportunities and challenges, such as environmental change or creating a fairer society for all.
- raising the profile of co-operatives and social enterprises
- encouraging networking, providing mutual support, training, and development oportunities
- representing the sector's interests, campaigning, and working with others who share our values.
- developing commissioning and procurement opportunities with Rochdale Council
- encouraging members to trade with each other and share services
- campaigning for a community renewable energy co-operative.
- a recent blog, and an archive of our previous blogs
- essential information about co-operatives and social enterprises, our members' businesses, and sources of specialist business support
- contact us about whatever you want to know about co-operatives and social enterprises.
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