case studies

The Co-operative Enterprise Hub helps to support and develop new and existing co-operative enterprises.

Our aim is to grow the co-operative economy, creating strong ethically-led businesses with a deep sense of social responsibility.

This section contains examples of co-operatives that have benefited from our help, advice and support.

SAVEeasy

A co-operative assisting people in danger of financial exclusion.

Norton Energy Community

A renewable energy company is setting up its first community-owned wind farm.

Oxford Cycle Workshop

Community focused bike shop co-operative fixing and recycling bikes, and running training workshops. Click through to read the case study and watch the video.

Unicorn Grocery

Organic produce and wholefoods from Manchester's co-operative grocery.

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Open Space

Co-operative offering affordable office workspace to small businesses.

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Busy Bee Toy Shop

A community rescues their local toy shop. Click through to read the case study and watch the video.

The Green Valley Grocer

Community-owned shop that's become the heart of the village. Click through to read the case study and watch the video.

Substance

Social research co-operative in the youth, sport and positive activities sector.

Glebelands City Growers

Established organic market garden that became a workers co-operative.

Hudswell Community Pub

Community co-operative saves their local pub. Click through to read the case study and watch the video.

The Oxford Bread Group

Community co-operative that grows grain, mills flour and bakes bread.

Sail Boat Project

Co-operative that provides training and sailing opportunities for low income groups.

The Jubilee Tower Credit Union

Savings and loans co-operative that promotes financial inclusion.

Cambridge Wood Works

Co-operative that runs a re-use and recycling service for wood and timber.

Cafe Kino

Community-owned cafe inspiring customers with more than just great food.

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Sparks

Childcare co-operative offering pre-school care and after school clubs. Click through to read the case study and watch the video.