Introduction to the Co-operative Sector in Yorkshire and the Humber

Workshop leader: Bob Cannell

The Co-operative sector in the region comprises a wide range of diverse businesses; making a substantial contribution to the regions economy ensuring that many services and over 18,000 jobs are owned and controlled by local people.

There are over 200 co-operatives in the region, with a turnover of £2,268 million.

This workshop will introduce conference sponsors Co-operatives Yorkshire & the Humber, explore successful co-operatives in more detail, starting and developing a co-operative and will answer your co-operative questions.

Bob Cannell is a member of SUMA wholefoods, one of the largest worker co-operatives in the UK, and represents worker co-operatives at national and european levels.