Pictured above: David Button, Chair of Co-operatives UK
(far left) presents the Co-operative award to Nathan Cutler and
Rebecca Green of Winyates Co-operative
Winyates Co-operative Housing, one of five self managed
neighbourhood co-operatives supported by Redditch Co-operative
Homes in Redditch, Worcestershire, has been honoured with a
national Co-operative Award.
Winyates Co-operative Housing received a Co-operative Award 2010
in recognition of its innovation and excellent work.
David Button, Chair of Co-operatives UK, which organised the
awards, said: "Housing is one of those areas where co-operation
really can play an important part in delivering real benefits to
members.
"Winyates Co-operative's work and diversity within the
co-operative movement deserves to be recognised and I am pleased to
present them with a Co-operatives Award."
Commenting on the co-operative's success, Nathan Cutler, Chair
of Winyates Co-operative Housing, said: "We are very grateful for
the recognition that this award brings.
"It will only encourage us to drive forward in our endeavours
and to continue to build on our success."
Winyates Co-operative and five other co-operatives received
their award at a special Gala Dinner in Plymouth recently - part of
Co-operatives Fortnight.
Winyates Co-operative is part of a thriving co-operative
economy. Latest figures from Co-operatives UK reveal that there are
some 4,992 co-operative businesses in the UK with a combined
turnover of some £34 billion.