‘Public, Private, Co-op? Addressing the Invisibility of the Co-op Movement’ What’s to be done?

The Labour government came to power in 2024 with the stated aim of “doubling the co-operative economy,” which raises the questions; why? And what exactly does that mean?
One possible answer comes in “Rebalancing Society” which is usually viewed as the balance between Public and Private sectors, and which often excludes a third – usually ‘invisible’ – sector, which includes co-operatives, mutuals, associations, not-for-profits, charities, civic and community organisations, etc.
Drawing upon the work of Prof. Henry Mintzberg, Prof. Colin Talbot will speak about the importance of the ‘Plural sector’, but also about why a balance between the three legs of the social ‘stool’ is critical for the future. And that includes a vital role for co-operative forms of organisation – both in formal Co-ops and in ways of working in Public and private organisations.
Finally, what conclusions, if any, might be drawn in terms of future Manifesto commitments, whilst being supportive of a future legislative proposals arising from the Law Commission Review of Co-operative & Mutual legislation.

Public, Private, Co-op? Addressing the Invisibility of the Co-op Movement’ What’s to be done?

Date And Time: 2025-07-06 to 2025-07-06
Location: Online event.

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