The Co-operative College

Who we are

The Co-operative College was established over 100 years ago out of the need for radical education that fights for social justice. Since then, we’ve evolved into the small charity we are today, which is dedicated to the promotion of co-operative values, ideas, and principles. Through education we aim to empower and inspire individuals, organisations, and communities to build a fairer world. 

Our culture and values

Our values reflect what we are, how we do things, and where we want to be.  They are also the values shared by the global co-operative movement, made up of over one billion people. 

SELF-HELP - We help each other and ourselves, joining together to make a difference. 

SELF-RESPONSIBILITY - All of us doing our bit to make the College a success, taking pride in our work and stepping up to support all our activities. 

DEMOCRACY - Like all co-operatives, our members have a real say in how we run.  Voting power can't be bought.  One member - one vote. 

EQUALITY - Equal rights.  Equal benefits.  For everyone. 

EQUITY - We are committed to fairness.   

SOLIDARITY - Together we are stronger; working co-operatively with like-minded people and organisations to achieve more.