We are now at the stage of asking potential community investors to help us launch our exciting new care co-operative, firmly based on proven principles of fairness, sustainability and community benefits. Everyone (you!) can do that by pledging support. Why do we need pledges? Well, like any business, our co-op needs startup …
The Huddersfield Town Supporters’ Association (HTSA) and Co-operative Care Colne Valley (CCCV) have teamed up to distribute personal protective equipment to frontline workers and voluntary groups in the Colne Valley and Huddersfield. This initiative has been made possible thanks to the generosity of the Merseyside PPE Hub, a partnership between …
CCCV has been working closely with Kirklees Council and Power to Change, an independent charitable trust that supports and develops community businesses in England. Kirklees Council is a member of the Co-operative Council Innovation Network and promotes local wealth building as an essential part of its economic strategy. Both support …
Covid-19 isn’t just affecting physical health. Many people are currently experiencing serious social and economic problems and need support. As the responsible Anchor Institution for the Colne Valley CCCV has successfully applied for Emergency funding from One Community to provide food, toiletries and other supplies to Mutual Aid Groups locally. …
The Covid-19 crisis broke it was clear that the sorts of measures needed to tackle the virus would pose serious challenges to millions of people. These include not being able to get food/prescriptions for self-isolating vulnerable people and loss of income due to the economic effects of the lockdown. All …