The Multi-Faceted Co-operator: Shaz Rahman's Journey Across Birmingham's Co-op Landscape

Helping worker co-operatives thrive with Workers.Coop and Siôn Whellens

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2403936/open_sms] In this episode I had the opportunity to talk with Siôn Whellens from Workers.Coop about their work  to advance the cause of worker-owned co-operatives around the globe.  You can find more about the subjects and topics Siôn mentions below: Workers.Coop [https://www.workers.coop] SolidFund [https://www.workers.coop/solidfund/] 'Worker What?' booklet [https://www.workers.coop/resource/worker-what-a-short-introduction-to-worker-cooperatives/] Get in touch by emailing listenerowned@icloud.com

The Multi-Faceted Co-operator: Shaz Rahman's Journey Across Birmingham's Co-op Landscape

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2403936/open_sms] Shaz Rahman shares his extensive experience supporting multiple co-operative organisations in Birmingham and nationally, demonstrating how one person can make a significant impact across diverse sectors through board roles and active involvement. • Involved with  Friends of the Earth Birmingham [https://birminghamfoe.org.uk], a community benefit society with a city centre building housing a café and bike shop. • Serves on the board of Community Energy Birmingham [https://www.communityenergybirmingham.coop], which installed solar panels on community buildings. • Director at Co-op Press [https://www.thenews.coop/other/board/], the journalism arm of the co-operative movement publishing Co-op News. • Member of the Co-op Group's National Members' Council [https://www.co-operative.coop/get-involved/members-council-your-representatives], representing Co-op Press. • Part of Central Co-op's Membership Community Council [https://membership.centralengland.coop/community/membership-community-council], deciding on community activities • Member of Artifact [https://www.facebook.com/ArtefactStirchley/], an artists' workers' co-operative supporting experimental music and art If you're interested in getting involved with co-operatives, check the Co-ops UK website which has a map checker [https://www.uk.coop/directory] for finding co-ops in your area, or Google co-ops related to your interests locally. Reach out to Shaz at shaziety.com [https://www.shaziety.com] or on social media as @ShazRahman30 Get in touch by emailing listenerowned@icloud.com

Community participation with Rizoma Co-op in Lisbon

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2403936/open_sms] In this first episode of Listener Owned I chat with João and Bernardo from Rizoma co-operative in Lisbon where they've successfully built a multi-sector business with the full participation of their local community who help to run the store, and to deliver their other services for the benefit of their members.   Website: https://www.rizomacoop.pt/coop [https://www.rizomacoop.pt/coop] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rizomacoop.pt [https://www.facebook.com/rizomacoop.pt] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rizomacoop.pt/ [https://www.instagram.com/rizomacoop.pt/] Get in touch by emailing listenerowned@icloud.com

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Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2403936/open_sms] We'll soon be launching Listener Owned, the podcast that celebrates co-operative success during the UN International Year of Co-operatives. Follow us on your favourite podcast player to get our first episode as soon as it goes live. Get in touch by emailing listenerowned@icloud.com