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Close Building a network of food co-ops, buying groups and other community food enterprises across the UK; helping new groups get off the ground and existing ones to thrive.

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Food Co-op Toolkit

All the important things you need to think about when setting up and running a food co-op, buying group or other community food enterprise.

Your stories

Read about the format, successes and challenges of a wide range of community led food co-ops, buying groups and other community food enterprises from across the UK.

About

Why set up or buy from a food co-op? There are many great reasons which is why we’ve been helping communities set up food co-ops since 2008.

News

Markets and food businesses to benefit from permanent use of outdoor spaces

Temporary measures to support retail and hospitality during the pandemic will now be made permanent following a public consultation.

Got a sustainable food, farming or business idea?

Kingsclere Estates is looking for innovative sustainable business ideas to join the farm and make the most of the estate’s plentiful space...

Government funding supports the good food economy

Earlier in the year, the Government created several funds to help kickstart the economy. In November, it was announced that several...

Islington food partnership pilots cooperative approaches to food access

Over the past year, the Islington Food Cooperative Network, part of the Islington Food Partnership, has developed seven pilot cooperatives led by...

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Publications

Good Food Retail: London boroughs taking action

This summary report captures what’s been achieved by a cohort of councils working on Good Food Retail with the support of London Food Link...

How to set up a food co-op or buying group at work

A short guide to making affordable and healthy food available to staff in your workplace.

How to set up a student-led food co-op in a university or college

A short guide to making affordable and healthy food available to students and staff.

How to set up a food co-op in a school

A short guide to making affordable and healthy food available to parents, pupils and staff.

Food Co-op toolkit - a simple and comprehensive guide to setting up food co-ops

This 81-page, comprehensive toolkit has been produced as part of the Big Lottery funded Making Local Food Work programme to help more communities set...

Growing enterprise guide

The Growing Enterprise Guide offers urban growers detailed advice and practical information about how to sell what you grow in the city, whether at a...

Cracking Community Cafes: Your people

This fact sheet looks at leading and managing the people involved in your community café. It suggests some simple things you can do to build a...

A Growing Trade - a guide for community groups growing food to sell in our towns and cities

This Local Action on Food report highlights the commercial opportunities for community grown food and showcases initiatives that are doing it...

A Healthy Profit - a simple guide to pricing the food you make or grow

This report aims to help community food organisations price their produce, to cover their costs and make enough healthy profit to fund other social...

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