Welcome to Cooperatives West Midlands
We are the regional body representing and supporting co-operatives across the West Midlands. We work to champion the values and principles of the co-operative movement - democracy, equality, and mutual support - across diverse sectors and communities.
Our aims and objectives are:
To raise the profile of the co-operative and mutual sector in the West Midlands
To represent the interests of co-operatives and mutuals
To encourage mutual support, inter-trading and networking
To share best practice, training and development opportunities between co-operatives and mutuals
To embed co-operatives and mutuals within the mainstream economy of the West Midlands
Whether it's a workers’ co-op, a community-owned business, or a consumer co-operative, we believe in the power of people working together for mutual benefit. We help existing co-operatives to thrive and support new co-operative ventures to grow. Together, we're building a stronger, more resilient region - one co-op at a time.