Our theory of change
We can only build future fair and co-operative communities by sharing our power, being flexible and developing trusting relationships.
Catching up with two of our Future Communities Collective
We recently announced our Future Communities Fund partners – find out more about some of the young people shaping how we deliver at the Co-op Foundation.
What we’ve learned so far from supporting youth social action
Read more about what we found out in our evaluation of the second year of incredible work by #iwill Fund partners
Welcoming our new Future Communities Fund partners
Learn about our new way of working, and our ground-breaking new Future Communities Fund partners
An MBE for our chair, Jamie
Our chair of Trustees, Jamie Ward-Smith, talks about the importance of young people, digital tech and co-operation after being recognised by King Charles II for services to young people and charity.
We want to know more about you!
Complete our survey and help us improve how we communicate with people like you.
Lonely Not Alone 2023 launches today
Join us in marking the fifth and final year of our youth-led campaign to tackle the stigma of youth loneliness. Can you help us create a lasting legacy?
Proud to help young people support others
This is Me: We’re shining a light on how The Proud Trust supports the young LGBTQIA+ community in Manchester for Power of Youth Day 2023.
Are you a local cause? Apply to Co-op’s Local Community Fund by 11 June
Our friends at Co-op are looking for some amazing causes to support through its Local Community Fund. Apply for funding now until 11 June 2023.
Using our own funds where they can make the most difference
We’re using our endowment fund to help our partners during the cost-of-living crisis.
Lonely Not Alone 2023 launches this June!
Our youth-led campaign to tackle the stigma of youth loneliness will launch this June during Loneliness Awareness Week. Find out what you can expect and how you can support us.
Creating a long-lasting legacy for change
We brought together nine young co-designers from across the lifespan of the campaign one last time for a weekend of reflection and celebration in Manchester.
Future, fair communities: It’s in our hands
We worked with funded partners and young people in 2022 to design a new strategy and begin building future, fair communities together. Read our new Learning & Impact Report to find out what we achieved and learned.
Round Two of our £3.5m Carbon Innovation Fund opens today
Find out how to apply for grants of up to £200k from our record-breaking Co-op environmental partnership.
Our new #FutureCommunities podcast is here
We start the year with our first ever podcast series, talking through what went well, and what we learned, while developing our 2022-27 strategy.