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.
