Mike Ankers

We have shared out £44,000 between 25 amazing good causes

Twenty-five projects are celebrating after sharing £44,000 in the latest payout from our Community Dividend Fund. Grants of between £100 and £5,000 are handed out every three months to a wide range of applicants. The fund guarantees that at least one per cent of the Society’s trading

114 good causes share £177k thanks to our community fund

We have helped change the lives of 114 groups and charities – by donating £177,885 from our Community Dividend Fund in 2019. A diverse range of projects picked from across 16 counties were handed a funding boost during the past 12 months, with the largest single amount given being £5,

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Central England Co-op helps fund Christmas dinner for homeless people in Norwich

A Norfolk retailer has given a festive boost to a homeless support group in Norwich by donating food for a Christmas dinner held in the city. Colleagues from Central England Co-op also joined with volunteers from Food and Beverage Business (FABB) to help serve the Christmas dinner at Norwich Market

Leicester Co-op stores join forces to boost three good causes

Colleagues from across Leicester have spent the past 12 months putting on a wide range of community events to raise thousands of pounds for a trio of great good causes. Workers from stores in the area have undertaken everything from car boots, cake sales, fun days and even a charity

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Thriving Leicestershire drama group is now open to Central England Co-op members

A successful and award-winning Leicestershire theatre group has received backing from Central England Co-op as it continues to thrive 57 years after it was originally founded. Whetstone Drama Group has teamed up with the retailer to become one of its member groups. It has also been awarded a share of

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Willington food store emblazoned with colourful community artwork celebrating village life

A Central England Co-operative food store in Willington has been given a colourful new feature thanks to a unique piece of artwork created by the village community. The Willington Community Painting was commissioned by the retailer’s Northern Membership and Community Council (MCC) who worked with Willington Arts Festival to

Christmas Sharing - take a closer look at the Co-op festive offerings we have this year

Every week from November 11 to December 16, we will be talking about our Christmas products by showcasing everything from taste tests to festive recipes with the help of colleagues, customers and members.

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Funeral colleagues support charity’s poignant Christmas efforts

Four colleagues from our funeral team in the eastern region have given up their time to spread some Christmas cheer and support a local charity dedicated to supporting bereaved British Forces children and young people. John Barry, Funeral Director at Kings Lynn Funeral Home, Laura Crowley, Senior Funeral Director in

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Property team hit target with Bowls Club donation

Members of Derby Co-op Bowls Club can now take a load off their feet after a game, on furniture donated by Central England Co-op. The Society’s property team have recycled used furniture from Spondon Funeral Home which was removed following a recent refurbishment, for the benefit of the club

Central England Co-op urges people to donate a festive treat to help people in need

Central England Co-operative is urging customers and members to donate festive treats and everyday items as part of its 2019 Christmas Food Bank Appeal to help people in need. The retailer worked closely with over 50 food bank providers last year to collect over 75,000 items as part of

TV weatherman Des Coleman steps out from in front of the camera to support Central England Co-op Men’s Event

Popular TV weatherman Des Coleman was the guest of honour at a special event designed to raise awareness around the challenges that men face in the modern world. Central England Co-op took over Burton Albion’s Pirelli Stadium for the day to host a range of talks and workshops around

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Eckington store hosts free Halloween half-term event

Central England Co-op’s Eckington store is hosting a day of spook-tacular fun to give local youngsters a half-term treat for Halloween. The Pinfold Street store will be offering a range of free activities to keep youngsters entertained from face painting to Halloween craft making, while there will also be

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Find out all about Central England Co-op at two special Membership and Networking events

We are hosting two special Membership and Networking Events to allow people in Nottingham and Cambridge to find out more about our Society. The events will see our Membership and Community Relations team talking about what they do, the groups they already work with in both areas and how you

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Free half-term Halloween fun for the family at Stafford supermarket

A Central England Co-op supermarket in Stafford is hosting a day of spooky fun to give local youngsters a half-term Halloween treat. The Wildwood supermarket in Cannock Road will be offering a range of free activities to keep youngsters entertained from face painting to Halloween craft making, while there will

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Free spook-tacular half-term fun at Mulbarton

Central England Co-op’s Mulbarton Food Store is holding a day of spook-tacular fun to give local youngsters a half-term treat ahead of Halloween. The Cuckoofield Lane store will be offering a range of free activities to keep youngsters entertained including scary craft making, apple bobbing, Halloween-themed games and treats.

Free Halloween event set to give Coalville youngsters spooky half-term treat

Central England Co-op’s Coalville supermarket is hosting a day of spooky fun to give local youngsters a half-term treat ahead of Halloween. The Bridge Road store will be offering a range of free activities to keep youngsters entertained from face painting to Halloween craft making, while there will also

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Co-operation in action at our Interim Members' Meetings

This week we have hosted 12 Interim Members' Evenings across our trading estate to update our members on the Society's half-year performance, as well as how we've supported our local communities. For those who could not make it, here is our half-year review film that

Thirty community groups and charities handed share of £44,000 thanks to our Community Dividend Fund

Thirty projects are celebrating after sharing £44,000 in the latest payout from our Community Dividend Fund. Grants of between £100 and £5,000 are handed out every three months to a wide range of applicants. The fund guarantees that at least one per cent of the Society’s trading

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Fairtrade at 25: How we embrace Fairtrade at Central England Co-op

As Fairtrade celebrates its 25th birthday, we are taking a look back over some of the great ways we support Fairtrade within our Society. Educating young people about Fairtrade in the communities the Society serves is constantly at the heart of what we do in the form of our Fairtrade

Join our Funeral Teams to celebrate Macmillan's World Biggest Coffee Morning

Central England Co-operative Funeralcare will be serving up coffee and cake across the country to raise money as part of Macmillan Cancer Support’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning. Colleagues from Funeral Homes from Littleover to Lowestoft will be opening their doors to the public on or around Friday, 27

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Mulbarton Community Fair success

On Saturday, 14 September the team at our Mulbarton Food Store, led by Georgia and Jodie Wooltorton organised the first ever Mulbarton community Fair. The event saw 25 local businesses, community groups and hobbyists come together on the green next to the store to showcase the talented community of Mulbarton.

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Central England Co-op make it a special 99th birthday for member Edith

One of our members from Derbyshire was given a special surprise to help her celebrate her 99th birthday this week. Edith Hatton, who has been a member of Central England Co-operative for an incredible 77 years, attends our Senior Members’ Gathering in Derby every year and is eagerly awaiting the

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Events in Southern region this weekend

There are a number of events being supported by colleagues and our Southern Membership and Community Council (MCC) this weekend. Saturday, 14 September ·         Our London Road Convenience Store in Kettering is holding a family fun day from 10am – 12pm with lots of delicious food and drink tastings on offer ·         Our

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Magical charity fun day for families held at Ripley Central England Co-op

There was fun for all the family in Ripley before children headed back to school as Central England Co-op held a ‘magical’ charity fun day. The Society’s Ripley Supermarket hosted the free event which saw activities ranging from a ‘happy wacky magic show’, face painting, colouring competition and delicious

Co-operative spirit in the air at Greenbelt Festival

We were proud to link-up with the Co-op Party to talk about the issue of food justice as part of the annual Greenbelt Festival. Thousands of people from across the country descended on Broughton House, in Northamptonshire, for four days of arts, faith and justice related activities. Central England Co-op