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Fan power helps bring the ’Boro back to life
Football fans don’t come much more dedicated than Simon Cope. The devoted Chair of Scarborough Athletic FC lives many miles from his club of choice and regularly makes four-hour round trips to cheer on the side, which is owned and run by its fans.
January 12 2009
Street children find hope through art
A co-operative art gallery displaying pictures created by street children around the world has opened, writes Kevin McGrother.
June 23 2008
Stuck in the Melting Pot
Being a social entrepreneur can be a lonely business – battling away on your own trying to make the world a better place.
June 23 2008
Ken’s tumble tells us we need to be stronger
Ken Livingstone was not a perfect mayor of London, but overall he was a very good one. On a personal level I am sad he is gone: I interviewed him once and had a very pleasant afternoon on the House of Commons terrace, listening to him talk about his favourite holidays driving along the Californian coast.
June 20 2008
Franchise models aim to replicate co-op successes
A NEW resource designed to boost the rural co-operative sector has been launched by the Plunkett Foundation. Working in partnership with Co-operatives UK, and with financial support from
October 13 2006
Is turning the NHS into a complex network of social enterprises the right step?
THE title was hardly inspiring: but the impact will be profound. A report that has just landed on the desk of Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt provides an indication of how the health ser
April 06 2006
The crafty idea that regenerated a forgotten town
THE recent Voice 07 social enterprise conference in Manchester featured a presentation from the West Kilbride Community Initiative. Its story is one of an incredible transformation ?
March 02 2006
It's so easy to co-own a barge!
AN organisation which promotes co-ownership of canal boats is preparing to launch its 100th vessel. OwnerShips sells shares in canal barges, offering people regular use of a well-maintai
December 21 2005
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