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Co-operative & Community Finance provides sympathetic loan finance to help people take control of their economic lives and create social benefit. Est 1973

We exclusively serve the co-operative and social enterprise sector, and over 36 years we have supported hundreds of businesses ranging from small community-run enterprises to large award-winning organisations.

03/11/2026

Congratulations to Andrew Pakes MP who has been confirmed as the UK government's first ever Co‑operatives and Mutuals Champion 👏

"The co-operative and mutual sector is a key player in helping to build a country where growth reaches into every community and postcode."

Read more from Co-operatives UK 👉 https://buff.ly/QpTlvHZ

03/11/2026

We lend to organisations that are owned and democratically controlled by their members, who are usually either employees, customers or members of a community.

Flexible loans from £10,000 with no personal guarantees are available for:

🤝 Worker co-operatives
🏘️ Housing co-operatives
🛒 Community Businesses of all shapes and sizes
💙 Employee-owned businesses
💫 Social enterprises and charities with democratic control

Find out more here ➡️ https://buff.ly/Z5BKTUM

02/11/2026

🛒 🤝 How can community businesses attract volunteers and build a strong team?

Join Plunkett UK online in two weeks for a practical interactive workshop designed for rural community-owned business management committee members, and managers who want practical tools and ideas to improve volunteer recruitment.

Sign up here ➡️ https://buff.ly/W4BP5Cf

30/10/2026

⏳ One week left to get involved with this FREE support for English charities, social enterprises and community organisations!

The School for Social Entrepreneurs Social Investment Gateway Programme provides 12 months of free support to help organisations develop their trading activities and take steps towards becoming investment-ready.

Throughout the programme you’ll receive practical guidance to help increase your trading income, build organisational strength and develop the knowledge and confidence needed to secure and manage social investment.

Find out more here and register your interest before 6th November 👉 https://buff.ly/8BefacD

29/10/2026

For over 50 years we have supported hundreds of co-ops and Community Owned businesses 🙌

Check out our key documents, including our annual reviews, to find out more about what we do and who we work with here ➡️ https://buff.ly/38iF6LN

29/10/2026

Exciting new Community Shares Practitioner Training from Co-operatives UK here!

Booking now for sessions in January - May 2027, sign up now and you could become a fully licensed practitioner who can award the Community Shares Standard Mark.

This is a fantastic step towards real growth in the sector - be part of it!

https://buff.ly/aktkGHL

A comprehensive training programme to learn all about community shares, from the basics to the technical details.

29/10/2026

Co-op printers, shops, agencies - airlines...? ✈️

Co-operative News reports that Kerala's government has approved a plan for India’s first airline co-op

The plans start small with leasing two aircraft, with ambitions to scale to six.

Read more here https://buff.ly/60hVi6i

28/10/2026

Did you know? Through the provision of accessible finance we have helped to create and preserve 1000's of jobs within the social economy and supported the set up of many new and innovative , employee buyouts, and community enterprises!

Find out more here 👉 https://buff.ly/3uAm88O

27/10/2026

ICYMI - Last month, Co-operatives UK released their latest report, Co-operative and Mutual Economy 2026, which reveals that the democratic economy generates more than £240.7 billion in annual income, supports over 1.7 million jobs and accounts for more than 70 million memberships.

The report highlights considerable economic and social gains associated with democratic ownership, while noting that the broader conditions needed to support growth on a larger scale have yet to be established.

Read more here 👉 https://buff.ly/PrmrXyN

27/10/2026

Community pub looking for an extra income stream? Could a campsite work for you...? 🏕️

Here, Plunkett UK and Pitchup.com speak to Wendy Ramshaw from The Black Lion in Skelton, North Yorkshire about how opening a campsite helped diversified their income, increase visitors and benefits the wider local community.

https://buff.ly/OdSgycr

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Brunswick Court, Brunswick Square
Bristol
BS28PE

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https://coopfinance.coop/

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