“Time is running out. You need to act now. Make sure you are ready,” shrieks the government’s Brexit Transition website. The co-operative movement has a calmer response. “Co-ops need to work together to minimise the risks and maximise the opportunities in Brexit,” says Co-operatives UK. Co-op Loan Fund is a good example of co-ops working […]
This year Co-op Fortnight, the annual UK celebration of co-operation, is a time for reflection. What can we learn from the way co-ops and communities have responded to the pandemic? How can we ensure we build something better for the future? Co-op Loan Fund brings together the UK’s biggest and smallest co-op businesses in a […]
It’s now a little over seven weeks since the UK Lockdown was announced, in an effort to control the spread of COVID-19. Things have changed – some a little, some a lot – and so here’s our latest round up of the guidance, support and information out there. We are continuing to work remotely and […]
Co-op Loan Fund has lent a cumulative total of £5m in nearly 200 loans since it started in 2002. This landmark figure was reached with a loan to PrimePac Solutions, an employee-owned business in south Wales that has increased production to meet a huge increase in demand for sanitising and cleaning products. Co-op Loan Fund […]
With the Bank of England emergency interest announcement today, and reports of stockpiling, we know that many organisations are keeping a close eye on their financial position. If you are a customer and are facing any financial difficulties as result of the current situation then please email info@coopfinance.coop or phone 0117 916 6750 so that […]
2019 lending results In 2019 Co-op Loan Fund provided seven new loans totaling £322,500. Since the fund started in 2002 it has lent very nearly £5m to 173 co-operatives throughout the UK. When the loans are repaid the money is lent again to other co-operatives. Six loans were fully repaid during 2019. At the end […]
Co-op Midcounties Co-op Loan Fund was set up to strengthen the size and scope of the co-operative sector through the provision of ethical, accessible loan finance. It is funded and run by co-operatives with the specific aim of helping other co-operatives – a practical example of the principle of co-operation among co-operatives. Co-op Midcounties has […]
Chelmsford Star Co-operative Co-op Loan Fund was set up to strengthen the size and scope of the co-operative sector through the provision of ethical, accessible loan finance. It is funded and run by co-operatives with the specific aim of helping other co-operatives – a practical example of the principle of co-operation among co-operatives. Chelmsford Star […]
The Co-operative Group Co-op Loan Fund was set up to strengthen the size and scope of the co-operative sector through the provision of ethical, accessible loan finance. It is funded and run by co-operatives with the specific aim of helping other co-operatives – a practical example of the principle of co-operation among co-operatives. The Co-operative […]
East of England Co-op Co-op Loan Fund was set up to strengthen the size and scope of the co-operative sector through the provision of ethical, accessible loan finance. It is funded and run by co-operatives with the specific aim of helping other co-operatives – a practical example of the principle of co-operation among co-operatives. East […]