Singapore National Co-operative Federation (SNCF)

What is a Co-operative?

Co-operative societies, or co-ops, are membership-based enterprises that operate on the principle of self-help and mutual assistance.
Many co-ops have a social mission that benefits the greater society.

Every co-op across the world shares the same co-operative values and principles.

There are 3 million co-operatives in the world. At least 12% of people on Earth is a co-operator. That's 948 million people.
And you might just be one of them.

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Latest Blog Posts

2024-10-22 04:02:00

Breaking: The United Nations Unveils 2025 International Year of Co-operative Logo

The new logo illustrates people around the world connecting with each other to build a better world.

2024-09-17 07:49:00

From Dec 1, All Employers Need To Fairly Consider Flexi-Work Requests

On June 21 2024, the Singapore National Co-operative Federation (SNCF) organised a sit-down session with representatives from the Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP) attended by 26 co-operators.

2024-08-28 02:11:00

Read the Full Speech by MOS Alvin Tan at the 3rd Co-operative Movement Night

Speech by Mr Alvin Tan, Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth & Trade and Industry at the Co-operative Movement Night 2024.

2024-08-15 07:08:00

What is a Co-operative? A Guide to the Alternative Business Model

Learn how co-operatives are different from other types of businesses and how they empower their members and communities.

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Upcoming Events

09 Nov 2024

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Run for Inclusion 2024

Run For Inclusion 2024 by inclusive sports co-operative Runninghour is back.

06 Nov 2024 - 09 Nov 2024

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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Annual Co-operative Leaders' Conference 2024

Organised by SNCF for co-operative leaders, the Annual Co-operative Leaders' Conference 2024 will return on 6-9 November 2024.

16 Aug 2024

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Physical

Co-operative Movement Night 2024

The Co-operative Movement Night 2024 returns!

09 May 2024

9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Singapore Co-operative Forum 2024

Organised by the Singapore National Co-operative Federation (SNCF), the Singapore Co-operative Forum 2024 will gather co-operators from different sectors to learn key insights and network. Singapore Co-operative Forum 2024 will take place on 9 May 2024.

15 Oct 2023 - 18 Oct 2023

9:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Annual Co-operative Leaders' Conference 2023

Organised by SNCF for co-operative leaders, the Annual Co-operative Leaders' Conference 2023 will return on 15-18 October 2023.

21 Sep 2023

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Physical

Co-operative Movement Night 2023

The Co-operative Movement Night 2023 returns and this year's theme tips hats to sustainability.

Form a Co-op with SNCF

Co-ops do businesses differently. Best suited for those who want to challenge the status quo or are fuelled to do good.

Take “doing well and doing good” on a whole new level by forming a co-op with SNCF. Our team is dedicated to promoting and developing sustainable co-operative enterprises. As the backbone for the Singapore co-operative movement, we provide co-ops with support in strengthening capability development in areas such as governance, marketing, training, HR, IT, as well as the opportunities to connect with other co-ops. Make the difference and get in touch with us today!

Work with us on just 4 Simple Steps

GATHER AT LEAST 5 PERSONS

SPOTLIGHT SOCIAL MISSION & FORMULATE BUSINESS PLAN

PILOT FIRST TEAM HUDDLE SESSION WITH SNCF

SUBMIT APPLICATION

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Featured Affiliate

A Good Space

A Good Space is Singapore's first co-operative to gather diverse changemakers, activists, dreamers, social entrepreneurs, charities and more, to create change for the social issues and communities we care about, together.

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SGTUFF

Singapore Tenants United for Fairness (SGTUFF) came to life in February 2020 primarily because the covid-19 pandemic forced business owners from the Retail, Food and Beverage and Services sectors to come together to discuss how to collectively address the issues faced by tenants in commercial properties. SGTUFF has been very active in representing the community on engaging with multiple government ministries and landlords to give feedback and recommendations on what are the short term and long term measures that will address the core issues faced by frontline businesses.

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