Cooperatives Yorkshire and Humber

An IT co-operative in Sheffield has set up a new online directory and forum for all co-operative organisations in the city.

Developed by Webarchitects (Webarch Co-operative Limited), the site will become a directory, networking and  news service for community co-operatives in Sheffield. It also includes a history of the co-operative movement in the city, written by Steve Thompson, and an explanation of the international co-operative movement’s values and principles.

There is also an email list for local groups to join while Webarchitects are offering to develop cheap websites for individual co-op groups using the Sheffield co-op domain.

A meeting took place between co-operatives in Sheffield, promotion of co-operatives and further development of the website on Thursday 9th May at Regather, 57-59 Club Garden Road, Sheffiled S11 8BU. Minutes available from alex@cooperatives-yh.coop

The Sheffield Co-operatives website can be found here: www.sheffield.coop.