CommunityYoung people’s vision of future, fair communitiesYoung people want future communities to be sustainable, inclusive, healthy and safe places where they have the power to influence change, according to exciting new insight gathered by the Co-op Foundation. We’ve spoken to young people from all over the UK for our research. Findings will help us deliver on our new strategy, due to…
CommunityHow we’re supporting mental health in the farming communityFor Farm Safety Week (18-24 July) Caroline Mason, head of agriculture & fish sustainability, explains the importance of raising farm safety awareness and valuing our farmers and growers. At Co-op, we’ve worked with the Farm Safety Foundation, more commonly known as Yellow Wellies, since 2018. Founded by National Farmers Union Mutual, Yellow Wellies is an…
CommunityTransforming lives through music: meet the Essex-based social enterprise bringing a community together with the power of soundAt Co-op, our Local Community Fund provides support to local causes across the country. Amelia Clapham, who you’ll be able to spot in our latest TV ad, is the founder of Ace Music Therapy in Essex. Here she explains how Co-op support makes a difference I set up Ace Music Therapy, a social enterprise that…
