Follow the web's co-operative.connections — September

Blogs 

“The Commission on Ownership will produce an authoritative report that establishes a new and understanding of the influence that ownership has on the governance of our country. The Commission will make recommendations for a better understanding of the Government’s responsibility on ensuring diverse and fair ownership.” Mutuo, s.coop/2qr

“At a time when organisations and individuals are encouraged to have greater involvement in the running of public services, there are concerns that many organisations are experiencing or facing funding cuts including in rural England.The Commission for Rural Communities (CRC) would like to hear your views.” Defra Civil Society, s.coop/2qq 

Web 

Visit Supporters Direct for the latest news across supporter-owned clubs. Also see if you can get a share in your favourite football/Rugby League club. www.supporters-direct.org

Welcome to a new member of Co-operatives UK. This website promotes and sells Fairtrade fashion, as well as other ethical products. revolverworld.com

Twitter 

CoopParty: @DMiliband vows to defend historic link between Labour & co-op movements and to learn from #coops

athertonjohn: Reading US blog on work to create an index to measure how co-operative you worker co-op is s.coop/2ph

CooperativesYH: Just added a 3rd round of workshops for Futures North, it’s a full agenda!

divinechocolate: Kuapa Kokoo, co-op that owns Divine, elected 1st woman President. Democracy + women empowerment

bakerbrownassoc: Just seen the community share offer document draft for Somerset Land for Food Limited — that makes 24 this year

Featured sponsored by dotCoop. Are you co-operative? It's time to tell the world: www.domains.coop. 

Category: Wider Co-op Movement

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• ethical reporter
• credit union News
• social enterprise News