Our Lead
Dr Sarah Alldred is responsible for the overall management and strategic alignment of the Fund. Our Lead ensures that all activities align with the Fund’s goals and coordinate efforts with the Organisational Members and Directors.
Email: sarah.alldred@fund.coop
Organisational Member Team
We work together with cooperative specialists in the fields of finance, membership, governance, communications, and marketing. Members carry out specific tasks based on their expertise, ensuring the smooth and effective functioning of the Fund. Our current member team include:
Co-op News
We’re delighted to have Co-op News as our official media partner. With their deep roots in the global cooperative movement and decades of experience in co-operative journalism, Co-op News is supporting the Fund by sharing their communication and marketing expertise. This partnership helps us amplify our message, reach new audiences, and tell the stories of co-operative development with clarity, integrity, and impact. Together, we’re building a stronger voice for international cooperation.
Co-operatives UK
We’re honoured to count Co-operatives UK as a member of the Fund. As the national body for co-operatives in the UK, they provides us with vital governance guidance, secretariat services, and advocacy support—ensuring our structures are robust, our operations are accountable, and our voice is represented within the broader cooperative movement. Their involvement strengthens our foundation and helps us stay true to co-operative principles as we incrementally build and grow our international impact.
The Solid Fund
We’re proud to be supported by The Solid Fund, the grassroots commonwealth fund for UK worker cooperatives. As we grow, Solid Fund is generously sharing their Membership expertise helping us build a strong, democratic foundation rooted in cooperative principles. Their support not only strengthens our operational capacity but also deepens our connection to the wider cooperative movement. Together, we’re working to ensure that international cooperative development is shaped by the people and communities it serves.