Co-op Directory

Allen Valleys Enterprise Ltd (AVEL) is a Community Benefit Society set up as part of the Allen Valleys Landscape Partnership Scheme in order to support and deliver new projects that will safeguard…

We are a co-operative group of volunteers, producers, artists and makers promoting small businesses and the beautiful North Pennines landscape through the Allendale Forge Studios Art and Craft Centre.…

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A workers co-operative.

Bearpark Artists' Co-operative (est 1993) is an independent group of studio-based professional painters. Much of our work is concerned with the area in which we live. Works in oil, acrylic and…

Local art studio in Elswick's Big Lamp area, houses 6 artists and a gallery space.

Bishopwearmouth Co-operative is a unique local ‘Not-for-Profit’ Community Interest Company delivering a wide range of high quality professional horticultural and floristry services to customers across…

Community Campus '87 is a community based social enterprise formed in 1987 by a group of young people to address the emerging crisis of youth homelessness in Teesside.

Darlington for Culture (DfC) was set up late in 2010 to help protect and promote arts and culture in the town. It was established as a co-operative in Spring 2011 and members include representatives…

Dwellbeing is a cooperative of Shieldfield residents / community members working and learning together for flourishing of our neighbourhood.

A social club with snooker tables, dart boards, pool table, tv room, bar and ball room with lounge. We have bingo, totes, blind cards, beer raffle and much much more we have a range of beers and…

Operation of a community building in Easington to include access to community facilities such as laundry services, wet room, warm spaces, youth projects, access to food and fuel support, renting out…

GATESHEAD FC SOUL We are a fans group for Gateshead Football Club. We are a progressive group that part own our Club. We are an independent voice for Gateshead fans, assuring that their viewpoints are…

Gibside Community Farm was established as a member co-operative Community Interest Company in 2013. Gibside National Trust have kindly supported us by allocating 3 large plots within the walled…

To purchase and operate a village pub, securing an asset of community value for the future. It will provide an inclusive, friendly, welcoming and sustainable venue for both the community and visitors…

The Greening Wingrove Community Interest Company (CIC) is a community co-operative that aims to improve the appearance and social ambience of its area in the West End of Newcastle upon Tyne with the…

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We were created in 1995 by a partnership between Durham County and the NHS. We are still based In Durham, but since 2004, we have worked with partners across the country and in May 2013, we became a…

Jack Drum Arts is a professional artists' co-operative which brings together practitioners from different creative disciplines to work together on a wide range of projects. Together, company…

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Northumberland Community Energy

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The Ridsdale Community Group are working to open The Gun Inn as a community owned pub.

We are a group of locals at the start of a journey to re-open and run the historic Ye Olde Cross pub in the centre of Old Ryton village.

We are an ethical investment co-operative - Legally an Industrial and Provident Society. We lend money to fair trade businesses, both buyers in the UK, US, Europe and Australia as well as direct to…

South Gare Litter Pickers are a volunteer group who strive to make South Gare (Redcar) a cleaner place for everyone .

The Star and Shadow Cinema Cooperative, is the trading name of The Star and Shadow Cinema, which is a registered Community Benefit Society, under the Somerset Coop Model Rules. The cooperative is a…

Sunshine Co-operative is an enterprise focusing on providing healthy, local, organic food (or food without fertilizers and pesticides) to the local population and encouraging a sense of community…

Locals are working to convert the old Methodist Chapel in Cotherstone into a community shop, cafe and heritage centre.

The Land of Roots is a co-operative company that owns and manages Cooke’s West Wood, 15.5 acres of land just outside of Durham City. We manage the land using permaculture methods, ethics and…

Slaley Rose & Crown was purchased by the community in August 2013, becoming the first community owned pub in North East England. The community raised over £280,000 in a community share offer to…

The Tyneside Irish Centre provides a meeting place for the Irish community, their friends and relations, but our welcome extends to all. It aims to be a source of help and advice for the Irish…