Co-operatives UK

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🫶 Co-op Congress returns to Birmingham on 12–13 June!

It's the moment the UK co-operative movement comes together to set direction and spark ideas.

Join us for bold ideas, inspiring speakers and real conversations: https://t.co/bKUPMAqC9v

Sponsored by The @CooperativeBank 👏

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3) Got great video footage we could share? Send it over!

Let us know about your stories/videos here: https://t.co/lVqnUqZmOa

🎊 And get ready for another inspiring celebration – from 22 June to 5 July. 🥳 (3/3)

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⏳️ The countdown is on! Less than two weeks to go until #CoopFortnight when we’ll be celebrating co‑operatives across the country! 🎉 This year’s theme is “Co‑operate and we can change the world.”

Want to be part of it? ✅️👇️🧵 (1/3)

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1) We’d love to hear stories from our members of how you’re making a positive impact in the world. 🌍️
2) We’ve graphics you can download, use & adapt to celebrate your co‑op! (Be sure to tag us on the socials when you do) Get them here: https://t.co/0Xn6cobC2e (2/3)

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@LongfellaPoet Tony will perform on Friday morning to kick off Co-op Congress – read about the roots of the poem and Tony's connections to #coops: https://t.co/xhOccUgL1r

Not booked yet? See the full line-up and grab your spot 👉 https://t.co/yw6kpDkEZp

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🫶 "Co-operate and we can change the world." Excited for Co-op Congress this Friday and Saturday? Read this preview interview from Co-op News with poet @LongfellaPoet Tony Walsh about his "anthem – or 'battle hymn' – for co-operation"👇

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One week to go: Will we see you in Birmingham? Co-op Congress is next Friday 12 & Saturday 13 June and it's PACKED full of sessions and opportunities for our members and the wider movement. Last change for tickets 👉 https://t.co/RTPdgLnwzS – sponsored by The Co-operative Bank 👏

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And you can share any thoughts or ideas with us ahead of the webinar by emailing: [email protected]. #Coops #SocialCare #Cooperatives #SocialCareCooperatives (6/6)

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💻️ WEBINAR: Can co‑operatives help fix social care ⁉️

The recently published ‘Social Care Co‑operatives in the UK’ report highlighted the potential for co‑ops to deliver better quality care, improve conditions for workers and strengthen local communities. 🧵 (1/6)

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Whether you work in social care, policy, commissioning, local government, the co‑op sector or are interested in building a fairer care system, we’d love you to join us 👉️ https://t.co/wFslZigzKs (5/6)

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🫶 Across two days, we’ll explore people power, resilience, community ownership, the future of work, policy, tech and co-operation amongst co-operatives.
Don’t miss out. Book your place at Co-op Congress: https://t.co/u9XaNXa1h2

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🎉 There’s just TWO WEEKS to go until Co-op Congress! Taking place on Friday 12 and Saturday 13 June in Birmingham, Congress brings the UK’s co-operative movement together to connect, learn and help shape what comes next – proudly sponsored by The Co-operative Bank 👇

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@CFScotty3 @RoyalMail What a great way to test out your new letter opener!

Enjoy your Co-operatives UK supporter pack. With your support, you're helping champion co-operatives and co-operation. 😁

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🤝 How you support & strengthen your community
💚 How you improve the lives of members, employees, customers or clients
🌼 How you’re creating fairer, more empowering places to live & work
📸 We’d love great video content & photos too

Find out more: https://t.co/qB1stZCceQ

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🌍 Co‑operate and we can change the world! 💗

That’s the theme of #CoopFortnight 2026 – starting on 22 June. To celebrate, we want to showcase the incredible positive impact co‑operatives are making every day. We want to hear from our members about: 🧵 (1/2)

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🎟️ Sign up for the webinar on Tuesday 23 June at 2.00pm: https://t.co/ptl8me8veG

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💡Can co-operatives fix social care?

Join our webinar on 23 June with Serena Vicario from the Centre for Health Service Studies at the University of Kent to explore how care co‑ops deliver fairer, people‑centred care – and discuss what’s needed to support their growth.🧵 (1/3)

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Ahead of the webinar, you can:

✔️ Read new report ‘Social Care Co‑operatives’ in the UK here: https://t.co/1lkYTvcXSN
✔️ Email [email protected] with your thoughts, feedback and ideas. (2/3)