New economy map

Inspiring projects across the UK

All projects Building power Co-operative childcare Community banks Community business Community energy Community ownership Community wealth Employee ownership Green transition Municipal ownership Shorter working week Socal/community housing Worker co-operatives

Co-operative childcare

To ensure that their children receive high quality and affordable care, parents are working with skilled staff to run co-operative nurseries. These parent-run spaces are helping to meet the specific childcare needs of their local communities.

Friendly Families nursery

Deptford

This brand new nursery provides affordable, child-centered care co-produced by parents and staff.

Grasshoppers In The Park

Hackney

Parents and staff work together to provide high-quality, affordable childcare at this co-operative nursery.

Impact Hub

Birmingham

Impact Hub is a community centre and co-working space which aims to build a more equal and just city.

Scallywags nursery

Bethnal Green

Parents collaborate with skilled staff to provide high-quality affordable care at this well-established nursery.