Introducing CDS Co-operatives
Welcome to the CDS website
We are the largest co-operative housing service agency in England dedicated to promoting, developing, and servicing housing co-operatives controlled by the people who live in them.
Corporate news
- Sector leaders propose mutual housing model for older people
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18 Apr 2013
Housing run by and for older people as a sustainable alternative to the current model was the conclusion of the Growing Older Together Roundtable held on Monday the 18 of March and organised by Co-operatives UK, CDS Co-operatives and UK Cohousing Network.
- CDS annual conference - September 2013
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18 Apr 2013
CDS Annual Conference 2013 aims to deliver valuable sessions for all committee members whether they are experienced and long standing members or thinking about standing for committee for the first time. Put the dates in your diary!
- Co-operatives Fortnight 2013 - 'Local, Loved, Trusted: Choose Co-operative' - 22 June – 6 July
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18 Apr 2013
Why not get your co-op to take part................ Co-operatives Fortnight is a national campaign that raises awareness of co-operative businesses in the UK. It is supported by the activities of thousands of co-operatives and their members, employees and supporters up and down the country.
- Introducing our new Interim Chief Executive - Orla Gallagher
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26 Oct 2012
We are pleased to inform you that CDS Co-operatives has selected Orla Gallagher as its Interim Chief Executive. Orla has a wealth of experience, having worked in the sector for over 20 years and has held a number of senior positions. Most recently as the Interim Director of Housing for Hammersmith Fulham Council.
- STAR 2012 – resident satisfaction survey
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04 Oct 2012
CDS Co-operative is pleased to announce the launch of STAR 2012 – our new resident satisfaction survey. We have commissioned a leading market research company, ARP Research Ltd, to carry the survey.

