Exploring the benefits of social enterprise certification for co-operatives

14 February 2025

The BCCM’s Bunya Fund continues to empower emerging and established co-operatives through vital education, training and mentoring support, as demonstrated in a recent Community of Practice session exploring Social Traders certification. Through initiatives like this, co-ops are gaining the tools and connections they need to create lasting social impact while building a more inclusive economy.

“Winning awards and contracts through Social Traders gives us acknowledgment for our hard work… it’s really exciting to be recognised for what we’ve achieved as a co-op.” – Richard Warner, Nundah Community Enterprises Cooperative.

Read the full article, Exploring the benefits of social enterprise certification for co-operatives, Social Traders, 13 February 2025.

Nundah Community Enterprises Co-operative staff smiling over coffee machine
Nundah Community Enterprises Co-operative staff smiling over coffee machine

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