Co‑operatives North East

Co‑operatives North East has been established to promote and represent co‑operative enterprises in North East England (County Durham, Northumberland, Tees Valley and Tyne & Wear).

Its services include:

• Representation of the co‑operative sector in the region
• Promotion and access to co‑operative models of practice for ethical businesses and community based organisations
• Extending knowledge and understanding of the work of co‑operatives, their values and principles
• Online statistical information and co‑operative directory
• Access to and delivery of co‑operative related training
• Email bulletins to inform the co‑operative sector of news and opportunities
• Periodic meetings and events to engage and raise the profile of co‑operatives
• Links with other regional co‑operative councils, Co‑operatives UK and the Co‑operative Group
• Promotion of Co‑operatives UK events including Co‑operative Congress and joint events. Access to their co‑operative registration service, legal advice and other services (actively promoting these and putting people in touch)
• Organising events, such as My Dream Home, an event about co-housing and co-operative housing; Fast Food, Slow Food focusing on food co-operatives from growth through to consumption; and a financial inclusion event

Membership of CNE is free and new members are always welcome. For more information, click here.

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