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Central England Co-op is awarded Leading Co-operative of the Year in celebration of its community work

Central England Co-op is awarded Leading Co-operative of the Year in celebration of its community work

CEC named Leading Co-op of the Year

Co-op Fortnight ends after two weeks of co-operation and celebrations

Co-op Fortnight ends after two weeks of co-operation and celebrations

Central England Co-op has showcased the benefits of being part of a co-operative during the two weeks of Co-op Fortnight. The Society again supported the two-week annual event alongside our partners in the wider Co-operative movement in the true spirit of co-operation and showcased its point of difference as a

We have joined forces with others to give £100k of support to the India Covid crisis

We have joined forces with others to give £100k of support to the India Covid crisis

£100k donation to help SEWA, the Co-operative Federation in India, deal with impact of Covid-19

Central England Co-op colleagues take on marathon cycle ride for second time to raise charity funds

Central England Co-op colleagues take on marathon cycle ride for second time to raise charity funds

The team will be raising money for Dementia UK.

Nottinghamshire food store gets fresh new look with £104k makeover

Nottinghamshire food store gets fresh new look with £104k makeover

Hucknall Central England Co-op receives transformation.

We have made the top five in annual report of the 100 best performing co-operatives

We have made the top five in annual report of the 100 best performing co-operatives

Central England Co-op named number five for the second year in a row in a list of the Top 100 co-operatives in the UK.

Celebrating Co-ops

Celebrating Co-ops

The first week of Co-op Fortnight got off to a flying start for the Southern Membership & Community Council. Last Monday, we visited a group of local people in Coalville who are taking over a small allotment and want to change it into a community space. They are interested in

Peterborough food store gets fresh new look with £74k makeover

Peterborough food store gets fresh new look with £74k makeover

Hempsted Central England Co-op has a new look and features after refit.

Oakham food store gets fresh new look with £123k makeover

Oakham food store gets fresh new look with £123k makeover

The Central England Co-op store in Braunston Road has received a makeover.

Celebrating Co-op Fortnight in Wooldale, Yorkshire

Celebrating Co-op Fortnight in Wooldale, Yorkshire

The Membership & Community Council as part of the Yorkshire Cluster Group has produced a booklet for children to understand more about Co-ops Fortnight. So as they colour in the pictures of the 3 stores, Wooldale, New Mill and Thongsbridge they will also learn about the Co-operative Values and also

Members rewarded for their loyalty with share of £570,000 payout

Members rewarded for their loyalty with share of £570,000 payout

We can today reveal that we have shared out over £570,000 among our members as a reward for their loyalty. We have said ‘thank you’ to 107,000 members with our atest payout. Now, shoppers can use their dividend when they next visit a Central England Co-op to pick

Lights, Camera, Co-op for Co-operatives Fortnight!

Lights, Camera, Co-op for Co-operatives Fortnight!

Starting on Friday 18th June, Birmingham Film Co-op are working with Central England Co-operative and Co-op News to bring you a special fortnight of films all available to watch from the comfort of your home. Films enrich our lives - they educate, entertain, delight and transport us. But the films

Young Co-operator Awards launched to celebrate young people who have made a difference in their local community

Young Co-operator Awards launched to celebrate young people who have made a difference in their local community

Amazing young people who have gone above and beyond for their local community during the last year are set to be celebrated as part of the first ever Young Co-operator Awards. We are calling on all our customers, members, and colleagues to nominate the best of the best across 10

Southern MCC Support Clean Air Day

Southern MCC Support Clean Air Day

In partnership with Eco Schools and Sustrans, we supported Clean Air Day at St Thomas More School in Leicester. To promote Clean Air Day, the road outside the school was closed and the children were able to take part in various activities such as learning to ride a bike, ball

Central England Co-op to host free Fairtrade wine tasting event

Central England Co-op to host free Fairtrade wine tasting event

Co-op's Fairtrade wine celebrated at free virtual event during Co-op Fortnight.

Co-op Fortnight and celebrating Robert Owen

Co-op Fortnight and celebrating Robert Owen

The Membership & Community Councils wanted to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of Robert Owen with a new booklet to be shared with colleagues, members and customers to educate them about the role of Owen. He played a major part in our successful Co-operative Society. The Poster and booklets are available

Father’s Day shopping trends revealed as part of new research ahead of this year’s event

Father’s Day shopping trends revealed as part of new research ahead of this year’s event

Central England Co-op reveals the top trends in Father's Day buying in its stores.

Co-op Congress 2021

Co-op Congress 2021

How the co-op sector can play a key role in rebuilding the economy.

During Co-op Fortnight

During Co-op Fortnight

Here is a small selection of Member events to choose from, but do browse the rest of our Member blogs for more information and opportunities.

Let's Cooperate

Let's Cooperate

Between 21 June and 4 July 2021, the message is clear and simple, #JoinACoop

Central England Co-op launches annual food bank donation campaign to help tackle holiday hunger

Central England Co-op launches annual food bank donation campaign to help tackle holiday hunger

Summer Food Bank Appeal launched.

The Return of our Popular Healthy Choices Workshop

The Return of our Popular Healthy Choices Workshop

After, over 12 months, I was delighted to be invited in to Softtouch Arts in Leicester, an organisation that supports vulnerable young people, to deliver our ever popular Healthy Choices Workshop. The organisation stayed open during the pandemic to continue to support the young people who access their facilities. During

Football fan Matt takes on year-long virtual charity challenge to visit every Premier League ground

Football fan Matt takes on year-long virtual charity challenge to visit every Premier League ground

It's all to raise funds for Dementia UK.

Co-op Member Groups return

Co-op Member Groups return

Our Members Groups are now starting to return in the Southern region and it was lovely to catch up with the Lutterworth Watercolour Artists' Co-operative this week. The group have been amazing during the pandemic with monthly challenges set on a variety of subjects, which has helped everyone continue

Great deals and ideas at your local Co-op to enjoy a feast of football at home this summer

Great deals and ideas at your local Co-op to enjoy a feast of football at home this summer

Euro 2020 finally kicks off and Central England Co-op are getting in the spirit.