What is a citizen? It’s got nothing to do with your passport. We are all equal already. We all have dignity already. To be a citizen is to know that you are enough and that we each have our own unique contribution to make. youtu.be/9W31efd_SYM

Very exciting news coming soon ! A new supporter who will help put Coalville and community power on the map !

Coalville C.A.N Tom Hopper Check out some of our SOLIDARITY INVESTORS here. Help put Coalville on the map! Jon Alexander JerichoJess CIVIC SQUARE Sam Conniff 🏴‍☠️ Alex Barker Cat We're Right Here: the campaign for community power Elaine Dean 🌹💚🇺🇦 Esmée Fairbairn The National Lottery NWLDC CEO

Our new research by The SCL Agency found that non-prescriptive funding, like in #BigLocal, leads to a growing belief in communities that change is possible through resident leadership and advocacy – when the resources are available. Download the report: localtrust.org.uk/insights/resea…

We're thrilled to announce our Finalists for #TheVALAwards24 in the following category: Social Enterprise of the Year - sponsored by: University of Leicester School of Business Community Enterprise Engine and CASE Buddhi Coalville C.A.N Hastings Direct Careers

Delighted to be shortlisted alongside other people making a difference.

We've partnered with Co-operative Party to bring you 'Power in your hands: community ownership driving local growth' at this month's The Labour Party conference. Join us on 23rd to hear from Jim McMahon MP Sarah Longlands Ailbhe McNabola Deana Bamford. Find out more 👇 powertochange.org.uk/evidence-and-i…

Angie's investing in Coalville for the youth of the future! Want to support us as we put CAN HQ into community ownership? Find out more on our website: coalvillecan.coop/pages/share-of…

People-owned, large-scale energy cooperatives benefit thousands of people. Simon Peltenburg, Ripple’s Chief Projects Officer explains #OwnYourPower, and the three easy steps we’re calling for to help unleash cooperative energy. Learn more: bit.ly/3zmLSLT

We had the privilege of joining the Citizens Collective. Deana Bamford and Ian Wilson shared the CCAN stories and what we hope to achieve. A great collective of active citizens, if need inspiration, reflection and recharging consider connecting lu.ma/di6cw0li

Fantastic boost as we are at the three quarters mark of our community share offer, in the last two days we have had a further £15,000 invested. Thank you ! If you are thinking of also investing so your money works for good, check out our share offer coalvillecan.coop/pages/share-of…

‘Energy co-operatives democratise energy ownership by enabling people to be part of large-scale projects’ Ripple has made a call for ministers to remove taxes on bill savings gained from renewable energy co-op membership 👉 buff.ly/3zueeUu Co-operative News

Great to be a part of this and a real opportunity for the new government to make a difference by creating the space for communities to step into on their own terms

Rarely have I seen AI described so succinctly.

Meet our new Youth Advisory Group! 👋 We’re so excited to work with the group to champion youth voice within the co-operative movement and spread the word about co-ops to youth networks more broadly. 🙋‍♀️ 🙋‍♂️

The young people selected represent a diverse range of co-ops and co-operative organisations including Coalville C.A.N, Allie's Art Club, Your Co-op, Hoot Credit Union, Co-op, The Co-operative College, Co-op Foundation, Co-operative Party and Young Cooperators’ Network. ⭐ Find out more 👉

Delighted to see Harry, member of CASE as well as co-operative secretary for Coalville C.A.N joining this group and sure he will be an eloquent voice for young co-operators

We can all shine! #TogetherWeCan

Butterfly Conservation today declared a 'Butterfly Emergency'. Here is a brief summary of how our butterflies have fared in the East Midlands and what you can do to help. Butterfly Conservation 🦋 UK Butterflies Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust Please follow this link: landrbutterflies.blogspot.com

This gives confidence in our plans detailed in our share offer. Co-operatives have a greater success after 5 years and even better with community ownership through a share offer. Check out our share offer here coalvillecan.coop/pages/share-of… and Two Queens as well