Co-operative College

08/09/2026

Did you attend a course at Stanford Hall back in the day? Why not record your memories for the archive?

📣 Help us tell the story of the Co-operative College!

As part of our Seeds of Change project, we're still looking for former students and tutors from Stanford Hall to take part in oral history interviews.

Do you have memories of studying, teaching, events, accommodation, or campus life at the College? We'd love to hear from you.

Scan the QR code or click the link below to register your interest and help preserve the history of the Co-operative College.

https://eu.surveymars.com/q/mYwgp55cb

Please share this post with anyone who may be interested.

Seeds of Change is a project cataloguing the Co-operative College collection held at the Co-operative Archive, made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players.

27/05/2026

You can find co-operatives in many different industries across the world. One example being: Food and Agriculture.

Food and agriculture co-operatives bring farmers and producers together to share resources, access markets and improve their livelihoods. By working collectively, members can reduce costs, secure fairer returns and build stronger, more sustainable local food systems that benefit both producers and communities.

25/05/2026

Word of the day: Connection

Connection brings people together, creating relationships built on trust and shared purpose. In co-operatives, strong connections support collaboration, learning, and collective action. When people feel connected, communities become more resilient and inclusive.

What helps build strong connections in your community?

20/05/2026

What does ethical business mean to you?

Built on values of honesty, openness and social responsibility, ethical business practices are at the heart of how co-operatives operate. Through transparency, accountability, fair wages, responsible sourcing and sustainable decision-making, they create businesses that work for both members and the wider community.

18/05/2026

Word of the day: Fairness

In co-operatives, fairness guides how resources, opportunities, and responsibilities are shared. When fairness is at the core of the co-operative, trust and co-operation can grow.

What does fairness look like in action to you?

13/05/2026

Did you know there are many different types of co-operatives? Producer co-ops are just one example of many.

Producer co-operatives are formed by farmers, makers or producers who come together to share resources, access markets and strengthen their bargaining power. By collaborating, members can reduce costs, increase stability and grow sustainably.

11/05/2026

Word of the day: Skills

In the co-operative movement, developing skills supports participation, confidence, and shared success. By investing in skills, co-operatives strengthen individuals and the communities they serve.

What skills have helped you make a difference?

07/05/2026

Taking place on Saturday 9 May, 10.30am to 4.15pm at People’s History Museum, join a unique archive open day to mark the centenary of the 1926 General Strike, and delve into its significance and legacy.

Explore this unprecedented act of unity with academics, activists, trade unionists, and heritage professionals from John Rylands Library, the National Co-operative Archive, People’s History Museum, and Working Class Movement Library, with support from the Society for the Study of Labour History.

Book your tickets: https://bit.ly/4m0l5ZM

06/05/2026

Did you know there are many different types of co-operatives? Consumer co-ops are just one example of many.

Consumer co-operatives are owned by their customers, created to meet shared needs, whether that’s affordable food, ethical products or essential services. Members have a say in how the business is run, ensuring it works for the people it serves.

04/05/2026

Word of the day: Equality

Equality ensures everyone has the same rights and opportunities to participate. In co-operatives, equality supports fairness and inclusion, helping to create balanced and democratic environments. When equality is upheld, everyone has the chance to contribute and succeed.

Why is equality important in building strong communities?