New members of Co‑operatives UK
A warm welcome to all our new members!
The wide range of business sectors demonstrated by our new members shows the vibrancy of the co‑operative model. By working together, our members are able to promote the co‑operative model to the public and decision makers and together we have a presence that extends beyond what we could individually achieve.
New members this month include a worker co‑operative retailing art and craft materials and a co‑operative film society.
If you would like to make contact with any of these new members, please give us a call and we will put you in touch.
Tenants First Housing Co‑operative Limited
Tenants First is Britain's largest housing co‑operative, with properties in the greater Aberdeen area, Fraserburgh, Peterhead and Arbroath. It is a non-profit making organisation that is owned and run by its tenant members for the benefit of its tenant members.
Somerset Co‑operative Community Land Trust Limited
A multi-stakeholder co‑operative based in the South West of England, providing management of land and buildings for affordable housing and community enterprise incubation.
Warwickshire Wood Fuel Limited
An agricultural co‑operative, providing wood chip to local biomass boilers.
Pearls Resources and Supplies Co‑operative Limited
A worker co‑operative, based in Rochdale in the North West, retailing art and craft materials.
Smart Energy Co‑operative Limited
A community-owned, renewable energy co‑operative, based in the South East, providing independent, impartial, professional guidance.
A community co‑operative distributing artisan bread made from local, organically grown wheat to the Oxfordshire community via neighbourhood "hubs".
Birmingham Co‑operative Film Society Limited
A community co‑operative, based in Birmingham, that organises public screenings of films which promote a vision of society based on the values of peace, justice and sustainability. Surpluses are used to support young film makers.
Equinox Co‑operative Limited
A worker co‑operative, based in Rotherham in Yorkshire, providing mentoring and advocacy for people recovering from substance misuse and ex-offenders.
A worker co‑operative, based in Yeovil in the South West, providing professional creative services for members of the public and community groups.
Lilac Mutual Home Ownership Society Limited
A housing co‑operative based in Leeds, joining as a full member of our federal members Confederation of Co‑operative Housing and an affiliate member of Co operatives UK.
Hebden Bridge Community Association Ltd
Hebden Community Bridge Association will be one of the first in the country to take over the running of their Town Hall in Spring 2010. Under Asset Transfer arrangements with Calderdale local council, the Association will run the building as part of a local community controlled development trust, and run on community co‑operative principles. The Association has over 470 members, and is currently a charity.