Discover Learn Start Cooperatives

Funded by the Department for the Economy (DfE), ‘Discover, Learn, Start Co-operatives’ is a six-month educational and awareness-raising co-operative programme. This will be delivered by a partnership between Trademark and Co-operative Alternatives to deepen public understanding of co-operatives as democratic, values-led enterprises.

The programme introduces individuals, communities, and organisations to the principles and potential of co-operative models, highlighting their relevance to inclusive economic development, social justice, and ecological resilience.

The webinars, in particular, focus on pressing social issues, such as fair employment, energy poverty, social care, and community wealth building. Co-operative solutions are discussed as viable, democratic alternatives with guests and co-operators.