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Student Voices in Action: An exploration of Students for Cooperation, a federation empowering student co-ops across the UK.

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About Students for Cooperation

What is SfC?

Students for Cooperation (SfC) is a co-operative federation comprising students within the United Kingdom.[1] As a secondary co-op, SfC is collectively owned and governed by its member organizations.[3] Its primary purpose is to foster and support the growth of the student co-operative movement throughout the UK.[2]

Formation and Structure

Established in June 2013, SfC operates as a federation, meaning its members are themselves co-operatives.[1] This structure ensures democratic control and shared ownership among its constituent parts. The organization is supported by a small dedicated staff of two individuals.[4]

Key Principles

SfC is guided by core principles aimed at developing and sustaining the student co-operative ecosystem. This includes providing resources, facilitating collaboration, and advocating for the broader co-operative values within educational institutions.[1]

Membership Overview

Diverse Co-operative Network

SfC boasts a diverse membership representing various types of student-led cooperatives. This network is crucial for sharing best practices and mutual support.

The federation currently comprises:

  • 24 Food Cooperatives: Focused on providing affordable and ethically sourced food options for students.
  • 4 Housing Cooperatives: Offering alternative, community-oriented living arrangements.
  • 1 Bicycle Cooperative: Promoting sustainable transport and bike maintenance skills.
  • 1 Swap/Re-use Cooperative: Encouraging resourcefulness and reducing waste through exchange.

This broad representation highlights the multifaceted nature of student cooperative initiatives.

Federation Structure

As a federation, SfC is owned and controlled by its member co-ops. This ensures that the organization's direction and activities align with the needs and priorities of the student cooperatives it represents. Policy proposals can be submitted by member cooperatives for adoption during General Meetings.[5]

Community & Collaboration

Regular Conferences

Students for Cooperation actively organizes between two to three conferences annually. These events serve as vital hubs for connection, learning, and strategic development within the student co-operative movement.

These gatherings typically rotate locations, often hosted in university cities where student cooperatives are active. Key activities include:

  • Forums for Debate: Discussions shaping the future direction and policies of Students for Cooperation.
  • Skill-Building Workshops: Training sessions designed to equip individuals within member cooperatives.
  • Guest Speakers: Insights from prominent figures within the wider UK Co-operative Movement.
  • General Meetings: Formal sessions where member cooperatives can propose and vote on policy changes.

The inaugural conference, held at the University of Birmingham, featured notable speakers, including representation from North American Students of Cooperation, underscoring the international connections within the movement.[6][7][8]

Student Housing Focus

National Body Initiative

Students for Cooperation has spearheaded efforts to establish a National Body of Student Housing Cooperatives (NBSHC). This initiative aims to address barriers hindering the growth of existing student housing cooperatives and the creation of new ones across the UK.[9][10]

Inspiration from Abroad

The concept for the NBSHC was partly inspired by the successes observed in the United States and Canada through the work of organizations like North American Students of Cooperation (NASCO).[10] Funding for a feasibility study was secured from the East of England Co-operative Society, with Acorn Co-operative Support contracted to conduct the primary report.[9]

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References

References

  1.  Acorn Coop Support Website
  2.  Feasibility Study for a National Body of Student Housing Co-ops
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