Meet the Co-operative
Join us in building a stronger, fairer grassroots communities. Partner, support, or invest to create lasting impact for people and places in Glasgow.
Cooperation helps transform lives and places across the city
Memberships Benefits
Demonstrable social and economic impact
A strengthened, collective voice for community organisations
Opportunities for joint delivery, shared tenders, and commissioned work
Flexible participation through an opt‐in / opt‐out model
Access to shared staffing capacity and specialist services
Strong, established relationships with Glasgow City Council
Democratic governance with equal voting rights for all members Mutual peer support & over 100 years of CEO experience
EMPLOYABILITY
ESOL
· 32 students supported through ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes.
· Focus on practical communication skills, not national qualifications.
· 4 learners received online support to help overcome additional barriers.
· Of the 28 learners who attended in-person classes, 23 progressed beyond entry level.
· Progression into community-based intermediate learning at Connect via Kelvin College; Thursday’s with a focus on employability, assimilation and practical skills development
· Connector based support offered to find the most suitable ESOL resource
Organisations we work with