Young people might be lonely, but they’re not alone
Our annual Lonely Not Alone campaign is helping young people share stories of loneliness and messages of support to tackle stigma.
Join us online for the launch of our new strategy
Register on Eventbrite to hear all about the Co-op Foundation’s bold and exciting strategy, ‘Building communities of the future together’, on Wednesday 12 October.
Living our youth-led values
On International Youth Day we are about what we’ve learned working with young people at the Co-op Foundation.
Lonely Not Alone returns on 5 October, and here’s how you can help
It’s going to be a huge year for Lonely Not Alone and you’ve got a chance to be part of it.
Young people are influencing decisions at Co-op Foundation
In the run up to International Youth Day on 12 August, we’re highlighting how young people are taking the lead at Co-op Foundation, ahead of our new strategy launch later this year.
Climate change conversations: Q&A with Co-op Foundation and ACF
In this blog, Aruna, Funding & Partnerships Manager at Co-op Foundation, and Joanna, Senior Policy and Engagement Officer at ACF, chat all things climate change, and the Funder Commitment on Climate Change.
Introducing partners from our £3m Carbon Innovation Fund
Our new £1.3m investment is helping to reduce carbon emissions all the way from Shropshire to the Galapagos Islands
Partnering with the Astra Foundation to combat youth loneliness and boost mental wellbeing
Doubling our impact through working in partnership with the Astra Foundation.
Sharing tips on how to tackle youth loneliness
Youth loneliness can have a negative impact on young people’s mental wellbeing. That is why we wanted to share some tips, as suggested by young people on our Lonely Not Alone universe, to help reduce feelings of loneliness this Mental Health Awareness Week.
Learning from those with lived experience
Nick Crofts, CEO of the Co-op Foundation recently visited Refugee Action in Bradford. Here’s what he learnt from his visit.
Proud to help Co-op Members show solidarity with Ukraine
Co-op Members can now donate the Rewards they earn in store to the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal, through the Co-op Foundation
Learning from young people to tackle the stigma of loneliness
We believe long-term change happens when lived experience is put at the heart of decision making and when under-represented voices are raised so they can influence change.
Connecting through constellations
Lonely Not Alone 2021 was a big step forward for us and we learned lots about campaigning and working with young people.
Laying the Foundations for an exciting 2022
Co-op Foundation CEO, Nick, blogs about our impact and learning in 2021 and looks forward to an exciting year ahead.
Flexible funding matters
We care deeply about how our funding can empower people. That’s why we made eight pledges to be a better funder in 2021 through IVAR.