Send us a text 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 SolidFund 'Worker What?' booklet Get in touch by emailing listenerowned@icloud.com

Send us a text 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, a community benefit society with a city centre building housing a café and bike shop. • Serves on the board of Community Energy Birmingham, which installed solar panels on communi...

Send us a text 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 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rizomacoop.pt Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rizomacoop.pt/ Get in touch by emailin...

Send us a text 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