Cooperatives Yorkshire and Humber

Co-operative and Social Enteprise Summer School - Special Co-operatives Fortnight Discount

Co-operatives Yorkshire and the Humber in partnership with Sheffield Business School present a short course exploring the social and economic contribution of co-operatives and social enterprises. The course provides participants with an opportunity to develop their knowledge about the rationale, purposes and practices of co-operatives.

The two-day taught element is a combination of lectures, discussions and debates. The third day is organised as an Open Space event (bookable separately). All participants receive a copy of the book Understanding Social Enterprise: Theory and Practice, plus lecture slides, course CD, refreshments and lunches.

During Co-operatives Fortnight a special limited discount for the first 5 bookings will receive a discounted rate of £245 which is £100 off the standard rate. To apply please email alex@cooperatives-yh.coop

For details and to book visit http://sheffieldsummerschool.eventbrite.com/

For a brochure click here

Futures North  - 10 places still available

Co-operatives Yorkshire and the Humber are organising Futures North Conference which is going to be held in Sheffield Business School on Saturday 23rd June.

The event marks the start of Co-operatives Fortnight in the International Year of the Co-operatives and the theme will be ‘Communities, Trading, Capital and Investment’.

The conference will feature speakers, panel debates, workshops, open space debates and an exhibition area.

Speakers include Helen Milner CEO, UK Online Centres; Neil Berry, Head of Enterprise Locality; Barbara Hawkins, Co-operative Group North Region Board; Paul Schofield, Cabinet Office

the booking site is here http://futuresnorth12.eventbrite.com/

Co-operate Application

New mobile app to help you find co-operative and ethical businesses.

Co-operate is the UK’s first mobile app to make it easy to find a co-operative for all your needs.

Whether its food or phones, electricity or banking, Co-operate allows you to search for over 11,000 local and online ethical providers across the country.

Download the app for Android, iPhone and iPad here: www.uk.coop/co-operate

Co-operative Councils Open Space Event

Many Local Authorities are trying to become more co-operative in ethos and outlook. They are trying to get more Social Enterprises and Co-operatives supplying services. Many different organisations are trying to quantify this nascent concept. This day gives an opportunity for co-operatives and social enterprises working with local authorities, researchers active in the field of co-operative and social enterprise education and research, and councillors and officers who want to create 'co-operative councils' that create social value.

The event is run jointly by SEYH, CYH and Sheffield Hallam University.

It takes place at Sheffield Business School on the 26th July and is on a pay what you can afford basis.

You can book here - http://coopcouncilsopenspace.eventbrite.com/

The Men of Rochdale

This year the Co-operative Group will be telling the amazing story of the birth of the modern co-operative movement through a new 52-minute feature film which will bring the spirit of the 'Rochdale Pioneers' into the new millennium. The film is being made by The Co-operative British Youth Film Academy and is based on the inspiring story of how a group of locals realised the power they had in working together, making it possible for a set of simple ideas to transform into a powerful global force.

The story is set in 1844 when a group of working-class people from the town of Rochdale came together to change the unfair society they were living in. Fed up with dishonest and corrupt shopkeepers selling poor quality products at high prices they decide to take matters into their own hands. By pooling the few resources they have, the group manage to get enough money together to open their own shop and pledge to only sell quality, unadulterated products, sharing the profits fairly with their customers. The shop is only small and stocks just a handful of products like butter, flour and sugar, but the idea itself is revolutionary and the way they do business fundamentally different in its nature.
 

For more details go to http://www.co-operative.coop/2012/latest-news/making-history/the-men-of-rochdale/

Co-operatives Yorkshire and the Humber has moved

Our new address is:
Ebor Court
Skinner St
Leeds
LS1 4ND
Tel: 0113 373 1762

Co-operatives Yorkshire and the Humber Enhanced Benefits Package

Join our enhanced scheme for a number of new benefits including a free place at Futures North 2011. The package is being delivered jointly with Social Enterprise Yorkshire and the Humber and includes benefits such as membership of a business club for social enterprises and co-operatives and inclusion on a marketplace e-directory.

The package starts at just £25 for small co-operatives and full details can be downloaded here.

The Phone Co-op Affinity Scheme

CYH have an affinity scheme with The Phone Co-op. Any individual or organisation can join so If you're considering joining the The Phone Co-op there are several benefits you can receive by quoting our affinity number AF0461- details are available here.

If you are not a member but wish to be membership of Co-operatives Yorkshire and the Humber is free and open to all organisations who support co-operative values and principles. A membership form can be obtained by downloading a form from here