Bringing together people and organisations to promote, develop and support
co-operative enterprise in the region.
More than Profit
The benefit of the co-operative model lies in the degree of control and autonomy experienced by individuals. People become members of a co-operative and then have their say in how it is run. Co-operatives put people first and this adds value in terms of motivation, skills and well-being.
Co-operatives are based on a set of values and principles shared the world over and can demonstrate energy and innovation supporting personal, social and economic goals.
Co-operatives are at the cutting edge of social and environmental initiatives such as green energy, recycling, biodegradeable packaging and conservation, and have led the way in Fair Trade procurement.
Covering the counties of Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, Derbyshire, Northamptonshire and Lincolnshire, the East Midlands ...
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Upcoming Events
- 17 February: "First Steps in Co-operation" - an understanding of what co-operatives stand for. A free seminar at Derby Conference Centre from 10 - 12 noon. This event is supported by The Co-operative Group Enterprise Hub Fund.
- 26 March: "Communities in Control" - Nottingham Conference Centre, Nottingham Trent University with keynote speaker Ed Mayo, newly appointed secretary general at Co-operatives UK.
Download the event programme and booking form in Word format or as a PDF.
More information about either of these events is available from Jenny de Villiers, Secretary, Co-operatives East Midlands. Email: jdevilliers@btinternet.com or tel:07773705552.
