Care Co-operatives Community Development Service cic (Care Co-ops) is a community interest company set up to support and empower people to live full and active lives. Established in 1988 in Brighton and Hove, Care Co-ops focuses on the most disadvantaged in the community, in particular people with learning disabilities and mental health support needs, offering meaningful occupation and choices through a range of information, advice, training and support services. Care Co-ops currently operates across Brighton and Hove and East Sussex, with the aim of extending its reach to other areas across the South East.