Co-operative & Community Finance

Co-operative & Community Finance 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.

10/06/2026

Your organisation's legal structure might feel like background admin.

But when it comes to accessing social investment, it can be the difference between having options and hitting a wall.

Our latest blog on Good Finance explores how your legal structure shapes the types of finance available to you and the key things you need to consider before having conversations with social investors.

Structure isn't destiny. But understanding where you sit, and what that means for your financing options, is the starting point for a much more productive conversation with investors.

We've also pulled together a practical guide from Anthony Collins Solicitors and resources from UnLtd to help you get started.

👉 Read the full blog here > https://www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/built-last-built-borrow-legal-structures-and-social-investment-readiness

Exciting job opportunity here!Stir to Action is looking for a Programme Manager to lead the day-to-day delivery of a new...
09/06/2026

Exciting job opportunity here!

Stir to Action is looking for a Programme Manager to lead the day-to-day delivery of a new five-year national programme to unlock social clubs across England as spaces for community action, social cohesion, and local economic development.

Find out more and apply before 12:00pm on 26 June 2026 ➡️ https://buff.ly/jvtSZT6

What have we achieved in the past fifty years? 🤔 We've given over 1,500 loans - adding up to over 26 million pounds! Fin...
09/06/2026

What have we achieved in the past fifty years? 🤔

We've given over 1,500 loans - adding up to over 26 million pounds!

Find out more in this video 👇

https://buff.ly/45t7YHr

Attending this weekend?Our Business Development Manager Tim will be discussing Principle Six at 3.15 on Saturday after...
09/06/2026

Attending this weekend?

Our Business Development Manager Tim will be discussing Principle Six at 3.15 on Saturday afternoon!

Tim will be on the panel 'Co-operation amongst co-operatives: Unlocking opportunity through unity', celebrating inspiring examples of co-operation amongst co-operatives, from sector-specific networks and buying groups to UK and international partnerships that strengthen businesses, build resilience and grow the wider movement.

Check out the full programme here 👉 https://buff.ly/A0SVZfi

There are just a few days left to book your place for Co‑op Congress in Birmingham on 12 and 13 June!"This is the moment...
09/06/2026

There are just a few days left to book your place for Co‑op Congress in Birmingham on 12 and 13 June!

"This is the moment the UK’s co-operative movement comes together to set direction, spark ideas and turn ambition into action."

We're looking forward to attending - come and find our stall to chat to us about our future plans and our current share offer on the Ethex platform https://buff.ly/eApxsM0 . This Share Offer aims to grow our revolving loan fund, which bridges the finance gap and enables co-operatives and community businesses to survive, grow and thrive.

Check out the agenda and grab your tickets here from Co-operatives UK 👉 https://buff.ly/VhfJee3

Did you see? Social Investment Business has relaunched their Reach Fund! 🤩The newly refreshed Reach Fund once again open...
08/06/2026

Did you see? Social Investment Business has relaunched their Reach Fund! 🤩

The newly refreshed Reach Fund once again opens its doors to charities, social enterprises, and community organisations looking to develop to the next stage and move confidently towards investment readiness.

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

One week until Co-op Congress!From people-powered change to the future of work, community energy, co-operative tech, soc...
05/06/2026

One week until Co-op Congress!

From people-powered change to the future of work, community energy, co-operative tech, social care, policy and high street regeneration, Co-op Congress 2026 brings together the big conversations shaping our movement 🙌

We'll be exhibiting - come and chat with us about our recent work, exciting plans and our share offer.

📌 Birmingham, 12-13 June

Find out more and book your tickets ➡️ https://buff.ly/jsTIkuB

Considering starting a member owned business? Taking a community asset or business into community ownership? We could he...
04/06/2026

Considering starting a member owned business?

Taking a community asset or business into community ownership?

We could help - find out more here 👉 https://buff.ly/3WTepSl

This year’s , taking place on 15th October, will take the theme ‘A steady signal for a noisy world’!“This year’s ICU D...
04/06/2026

This year’s , taking place on 15th October, will take the theme ‘A steady signal for a noisy world’!

“This year’s ICU Day theme is a powerful reminder of what our movement has always stood for, and why it matters more than ever.”

Read more here from Co-operative News 👉 https://buff.ly/3JgtTqE

🤔 What solutions do we have for clients?As a fairly small and agile business, we can provide a tailored a package of sup...
03/06/2026

🤔 What solutions do we have for clients?

As a fairly small and agile business, we can provide a tailored a package of support to meet the requirements of all clients.

Whatever enterprise you represent if you share our ethical and responsible values, we would very much like to help find solutions for your organisation as you start, diversify or grow the financial solutions for your community.

To find out more about our fund management services please contact us for an informal discussion ➡️ https://buff.ly/q20hvy7

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