News Central Co-op champions the next generation "We believe that nurturing young talent is not just an investment into their future, but the future of our communities as well."
Community Your Share of the Profits is here! We're excited to announce that our latest Share of the Profits (SOTP) distribution will take place today, on the 25th of June! As a valued Member of Central Co-op, you have the opportunity to receive a dividend based on your trading activity with us. This time, we’re
News Celebrating Co-op Fortnight At Central Co-op, we are thrilled to be part of Co-op Fortnight, a time when co-operatives and organisations across the UK unite to celebrate and promote the co-operative movement. This year’s Co-op Fortnight is particularly special as we commemorate the 180th anniversary of the Rochdale Equitable Pioneers Society, the
Community Fantastic Four: Central Co-op’s Net-Zero Pioneer Stores We've reached a significant milestone by achieving Net-Zero in four of our stores - two of which even surpassing this achievement by earning carbon negative accreditation. This feat not only demonstrates Central Co-op's commitment to environmental responsibility but also sets a high standard for the industry.
Community Celebrating community action this Great Big Green Week From the 8th to 16th of June 2024, tens of thousands of people across the country will come together to support environmental action.
Community Celebrating Pride Month at Central Co-op June is Pride month, a time to celebrate LGBTQIA+ communities across the globe. Pride is about being proud of who you are, no matter who you love or how you identify, and at Central Co-op, we believe that when every colleague can bring their whole selves to work, we create
Community Great Big Green Week: what does it all mean? As Central Co-op drives forward with its sustainability initiatives, it's important to understand some key terms frequently used in environmental discussions.
Celebrating Volunteers' Week: A tribute to Central Co-op’s partnership with FareShare Midlands As we celebrate Volunteers' Week from the 3rd to 9th of June, we wanted to take the opportunity to reflect on our remarkable journey with FareShare Midlands and to honour the incredible volunteers who made it all possible. In 2018, Central Co-op embarked on a project with FareShare Midlands,
News Co-op Congress 2024 We are excited to announce that Central Co-op will be sponsoring the International Supper at Co-op Congress 2024! The event will take place at The Eastside Rooms in Birmingham on Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th of June. This year’s Congress promises to be the UK’s largest
News 180 offers for 180 years of Co-operation This summer, Central Co-op is making every weekend (and penny) count by dropping exclusive offers for our Members throughout the season. From discounts on everyday essentials to special promotions on Fairtrade goodies, there's something for everyone to look forward to - come rain or shine. 2024 marks 180
Northern The History of the Wooldale Co-operative Society As May marks Local and Community History Month, we've been delving into the archives and learning all about co-operative history.
News Supporting LGBTQIA+ causes through our ‘Sourced By Oxfam’ Pride range Our partnership with Oxfam aims to raise awareness and funds for LGBTQIA+ communities globally through the sale of the ‘Sourced By Oxfam’ Pride range in our stores.
Celebrating our champions of inclusion We are thrilled to celebrate the remarkable achievements of two of our colleagues, Jessica Connolly and Adrian Dunn, who have been recognised in the prestigious 2024 Role Models for Inclusion in Hospitality, Travel, Leisure, and Retail Index.
News The Grocer Gold Awards finalists! We are thrilled to announce that Central Co-op has been shortlisted for The Grocer Gold Awards in the Sustainability Initiative of the Year category.
Community Everyone is welcome here! As we continue our journey to creating a welcoming and inclusive place for everyone to work, we’re excited to launch our new inclusion networks for colleagues. An inclusion network is a colleague led group whose members share characteristics or backgrounds or who want to act as allies with that
Community Our 2024 Community Dividend Fund impact At Central Co-op, we are big believers in community support. This year, through our Community Dividend Fund, we have donated over £141K to 209 community groups across our trading estate! This significant contribution aims to empower grassroots organisations and projects, fostering a stronger sense of community and addressing critical needs.
News Central Co-op partners with Olio to tackle food waste In celebration of Stop Food Waste Day on the 24th April 2024, we are very excited to announce our partnership with Olio is now in all Central Co-op stores, marking a significant milestone in our fight against food waste and food poverty!
News Over £29K for Shelter We are thrilled to share that thanks to the incredible generosity and support of our Members and customers, Central Co-op has raised an outstanding sum of over £29,000 for Shelter.
News 2024 Employee Benefits Awards finalists We are thrilled to share that Central Co-op has been shortlisted in not one, but two categories for the 2024 Employee Benefits Awards!
News Bridging communities through water and co-operation This World Water Day (22nd March 2024), Central Co-op are proudly reflecting on the strides made through our Malawi Partnership, particularly in collaboration with One Water and The One Foundation.
News Celebrating differences this Neurodiversity Celebration Week As we mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week from 18th to 24th of March, Central Co-op is proud to contribute to the movement that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions surrounding neurological differences.
Community Are you Central Co-op’s new charity partner? We're on the search for new charity partnerships! In line with our commitment to creating a sustainable Society for all, we're opening the floor to all registered charities, both on a national and local level, to nominate themselves to be our new charity partner.
Community International Women’s Day: Inspiring women every day At Central Co-op, we believe in the power of diversity, inclusion and empowerment.
Central Co-op celebrates an App-y 1st birthday to its Membership App Central Co-op is excited to celebrate the first anniversary of our mobile app with a £2 off £20 voucher for Members. Since its launch in March last year, the Central Co-op App has revolutionised the way Members engage with us, providing convenience, offers and updates at your fingertips. Running from
News Central Co-op raises the bar for chicken welfare standards We are pleased to announce a significant milestone in our commitment to animal welfare and sustainability.
