Membership Matters (Page 27)

Charity partnership between Central England Co-op and Dementia UK hits £1.6 million

Charity partnership between Central England Co-op and Dementia UK hits £1.6 million

Colleagues have taken on a range of fantastic fundraising feats for the charity over the last 12 months.

A Christmas Co-op History

A Christmas Co-op History

Shaz Rahman, Western MCC member writes about the final Co-op History Group meeting of the year. "For the final meeting of the year the Co-op History Group had a Christmas party at the home of two of the members of the group. The group took the chance to reflect

Co-op helps bring Christmas Cheer to Cotteridge

Co-op helps bring Christmas Cheer to Cotteridge

John Cooper, resident of Cotteridge writes how Central England Co-op supported the local community with a donation to ensure the Christmas lights in the area were able to be lit this past Christmas. Cotteridge is a small corner of Birmingham but, thanks to Central England Support, this year is making

Customers help create 500k meals for people in need after backing Christmas campaign

Customers help create 500k meals for people in need after backing Christmas campaign

Central England Co-op shoppers backed the Christmas campaign with FareShare Midlands.

Central England Co-op invests over £8 million in new stores and improvements during 2021

Central England Co-op invests over £8 million in new stores and improvements during 2021

Despite the challenges of 2021 Central England Co-op continued to make major investments in its communities.

Twenty-two good causes receive vital support thanks to £33,350 funding boost Community Dividend Fund

Twenty-two good causes receive vital support thanks to £33,350 funding boost Community Dividend Fund

We have handed out £33,350 to 22 charities and good causes as part of our revamped Community Dividend Fund aimed at supporting those who help support access to food, health and wellbeing, inclusion and the environment. A wide range of charities and community organisations were delighted to receive the

Central England Co-op reveal launch date and first look at new Ashby town centre store

Central England Co-op reveal launch date and first look at new Ashby town centre store

The new store in Market Street is set to launch on Friday, 14 January.

We're almost there . . .

We're almost there . . .

Let's make the season brighter

Jobs on offer at new community food store coming soon to Yorkshire village

Jobs on offer at new community food store coming soon to Yorkshire village

The store in Armthorpe, Doncaster is set to open in February.

Christmas Toy Appeal sees thousands of presents donated

Christmas Toy Appeal sees thousands of presents donated

Central England Co-op customers and members backed the appeal with thousands of donations.

Rainbows Hospice given festive boost with donations of mince pies and bananas

Rainbows Hospice given festive boost with donations of mince pies and bananas

Central England Co-op again gives backing to East Midlands hospice's festive activities.

Colleagues give up their time to support project to transform Desborough Youth Centre

Colleagues give up their time to support project to transform Desborough Youth Centre

Central England Co-op colleagues volunteer to help at local youth centre

We celebrate over 2,300 years of colleague long service at special event

We celebrate over 2,300 years of colleague long service at special event

A special celebration event has been held to recognise 72 colleagues who were honoured for a combined 2,310 years of long service. Colleagues from all areas of the Society were invited to the event which took place at Chatsworth House in Derbyshire and those in attendance were able to

Central England Co-op Chief Executive hails significant breakthrough in campaign

Central England Co-op Chief Executive hails significant breakthrough in campaign

Debbie Robinson has welcomed an important amendment to the Police, Crime, Sentencing & Courts Bill.

Table Tennis comes to Great Barr

Table Tennis comes to Great Barr

On Wednesday our new Table Tennis Member Group started at the Great Barr Co-op Rooms on Walsall Road, Great Barr, Birmingham. The Member Group offers a fun and friendly atmosphere for the beginner alongside qualified coaches for any member who wants to progress their skillset in the sport. Shaz, Western

Eighteen good causes to receive vital support thanks to £27,700 funding boost from community fund

Eighteen good causes to receive vital support thanks to £27,700 funding boost from community fund

Central England Co-op has handed out over £27,000 to 18 charities and good causes as part of its revamped Community Dividend Fund aimed at supporting those who help support access to food, health and wellbeing, inclusion and the environment. A wide range of charities and community organisations were delighted

Central England Co-op honours colleagues ‘Creating a sustainable Society for all’

Central England Co-op honours colleagues ‘Creating a sustainable Society for all’

Colleagues from across Central England Co-op recognised at glittering awards ceremony.

Development at former supermarket site boosted as trade giant joins project

Development at former supermarket site boosted as trade giant joins project

The development at the former Central England Co-op supermarket site in Tamworth has taken a major step forward.

Festive events organised to help friends and family honour and remember lost loved ones

Festive events organised to help friends and family honour and remember lost loved ones

Central England Co-op Funeralcare is putting on a range of events this festive season to help those who have lost a loved one. The funeralcare provider will be presenting an online memorial service for people who would like to reflect and remember those they have lost. United in Light will

£134k investment by Central England Co-op brings a brand-new look to Norfolk food store

The Mulbarton food store has been transformed with a raft of new features and a refreshed look.

Brand new look for Derby food store after £166k investment

The Central England Co-op's Smalley Drive store in Oakwood has been transformed.

Over 240 gifts donated at Christmas Toy Appeal event in Norfolk

Over 240 gifts donated at Christmas Toy Appeal event in Norfolk

The Reepham community got behind the event which saw the Co-op Christmas lorry stop off and take donations.

Central England Co-op urges people to support annual Christmas appeal at critical time for food banks

Central England Co-op urges people to support annual Christmas appeal at critical time for food banks

Christmas Food Bank Appeal launches in stores from December 1.

Investment of £116,000 brings a fresh new look to Cambridgeshire food store

Investment of £116,000 brings a fresh new look to Cambridgeshire food store

Central England Co-op's March store has been given a makeover.

Swashbuckling fun for everyone

Swashbuckling fun for everyone

We're happy to share a very special Co-op Member offer with you for the following performance: Tuesday 30th November, 7pm