This year’s International Youth Day is a particularly important day for youth around the world. In December 2009, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/64/134 proclaiming the Year commencing this International Youth Day (12 August 2010) as the International Year of Youth.
In line with the theme for the International Year, the theme for this [...]

Linda is the Eco-operator for Total Coverage, a worker co-operative based in Southampton. You can read her story, so far, on the Greener Together website.
Total Coverage is a graphic design worker’s co-operative. Promoting sustainable design has always been part of the Total Coverage ethos, and one of the company’s unique selling points. ‘We’ve [...]

Southampton based worker co-operative, whomadeyourpants? is in the news again.
Well done to Becky and the team for getting some great coverage!
Log on to guardian.co.uk for the full story.

For the very first time Sky Ride is coming to Southampton. It all kicks-off at 10am on Sunday 25 July and is a rare opportunity to cycle in traffic-free streets and enjoy a day of exploration on two wheels.

Across the UK, tens of thousands of people have celebrated the first ever Co-operatives Fortnight, which ran from 19 June to 3 July. From events to early day motions, Twitter and tastings, members and supporters of co-operatives have got together to promote the co-operative alternative.
Over the course of Co-operatives Fortnight, an incredible range of activities [...]

I have recently completed a BA (Hons) degree in Graphic Design at Southampton Solent University. I was honoured to have my final project, entitled ‘The Great British Hedgerow’, selected by Total Coverage for the ‘Best in Show’ award. I was given the chance to come and work with the company for two weeks for a [...]

In a new report, ‘Protect for the Future’, the charities – led by EveryChild and including ChildHope, Consortium for Street Children, The International Children’s Trust, International HIV/AIDS Alliance, Railway Children, Retrak, Save the Children and War Child – are calling on world leaders to put the right to care and protection alongside the right to [...]

Take the time this week to have one of the most important Heart to Hearts you can have and help us raise awareness of the NHS Organ Donor Register.
Most of us are guilty of putting off important conversations with a loved one, so why not spend some valuable time with family and friends during NationaTransplant [...]

The Co-operative Group South and West Area membership team is holding a celebration of co-operation event tonight at The Art House Gallery Cafe in Southampton for local members to learn more about the wider world of co-operation.
Why not come along to a celebration evening to meet those who work in [...]

For Deaf Awareness Week 2010 RNID is getting involved in a whole host of activities and initiatives, which include:
•    Launching their new research on the effect of hearing loss on relationships. ‘In it together’ (due to be released 28.06.10) examines how partners and families can better support loved ones with a hearing loss.
•    Asking you [...]