News Central England Co-op makes six-figure investment and partners with charity Groundwork on new project The partnership will create a range of different 'eco' spaces on land around the Society's retail stores and funeral homes.
Community Charities and community groups can apply for up to £5,000 as part of relaunched Community Dividend Fund We have relaunched our Community Dividend Fund in an effort to offer vital support to good causes, groups and charities. Groups can now apply for between £100 to £5,000 every two months to support projects that aim to support access to food, health and wellbeing, inclusion and the environment.
News Quorn food store’s £108,000 makeover a source of pride for manager who grew up in village Quorn store relaunch a special day for store manager Sally Smith.
News Derbyshire food store gets fresh new look with £110k makeover Inkersall Central England Co-op store receives significant investment.
Northern Free bike repair events at Huthwaite and North Wingfield, Chesterfield Northern MCC teamed up with Inclusive Bikes in Chesterfield to offer customers and members an opportunity to get their bikes ready for the holidays or donate to a worthy cause. We are very conscience that people want to recycle and reuse and these events enabled people to prepare their bikes
News Ten good causes share over £12,000 funding boost to tackle COVID-19 related problems thanks to our community fund Ten good causes share over £12,000 funding boost to tackle COVID-19 related problems thanks to Co-op community fund
Cycling for life Join us at your local Co-op store, for FREE bike maintenance checks and minor repairs.
Read between the wines Buying Fairtrade wine helps ensure that farmers and workers are receiving a fair price
News Two stores cut the ribbon following investment worth over £176,000 Two stores reopen following investment worth over £176,000
Southern Donate unwanted Bicycles & FREE Maintenance checks The Southern Membership & Community Council have a number of events taking place outside of our stores this Spring/Summer. If you have an unwanted bicycle that could be donated, refurbished, and used for community projects to help more people to learn to ride a bicycle, or just to get
Just Film Festival 2021 Book your place at the festival for an exciting programme of feature films exploring important issues such as social justice, peace, the environment, human rights, and international development.
National Bike Week 2021 The Bike Week challenge is for everyone to try and ride for seven days in a row – every ride counts, including a pootle to your local Co-op!
News New cycle repair stations rolled out at 22 Central England Co-op sites to encourage cycle use A five-figure investment has been made by the Society to install public bicycle repair stations at 22 sites across the country.
News Central England Co-op expands offer to customers this summer with some unexpected buys Check out some of the unexpected products you can find in selected stores this summer.
Community We have cut food waste by 40% thanks to ground-breaking schemes Central England Co-op reduces food waste by 40%
Southern Southern MCC Support Eid at our Evington Road Store Our Evington Road Store colleagues have been busy during Ramadan, and in the last week they have been helping members and customers with all their last minute purchases for Eid, which is being celebrated today. It really has been a time of celebration with the store's windows displaying
News Central England Co-op unveil special portrait and join celebrations to mark 250th birthday of pioneering co-operator How Central England Co-op is marking the 250th birthday of Robert Owen
News Leicestershire food store gets fresh new look with £156k makeover Central England Co-op in Blaby Road, Wigston receives transformation.
News Retailers unite to call for Government to avoid a “life sentence” of violence and abuse for shopworkers Central England Co-op join with over 30 other retailers to urge MPs to back an amendment to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts (PCSC) Bill
News Members make donation to support victims of domestic abuse in Leicestershire Central England Co-op Southern MCC members have made a voucher donation to the Domestic Abuse Investigation Unit at Leicestershire Police
Northern Supporting Wild Space The Yorkshire Membership & Community Council supported the River Holme Connections team with their crowdfunding campaign with a donation of £1,000 to the “Thongsbridge wild space” project. The contribution helped fund part of the new 120 metre section of riverside footpath (crushed stone) and an outdoor activity area (for
Northern Helping Climate Change. Take small steps to improve your lifestyles. Free Bike checks and also donate unwanted bikes to help others. With the number of issues being highlighted to combat climate change, we are pleased to be working with Inclusive Pedals in Chesterfield offering some free bike maintenance checks and also the opportunity to donate old bikes for refurbishment. Please pop down and see us. Huthwaite Garage on 27th May and
Northern Thanks to Ollie for stepping up during the pandemic Ollie Pardo, Vice-Chair of Membership & Community Council stepped up at the beginning of the pandemic and went to work in our Hasland Store. He has made a real difference and helped the store during this very difficult time. His time has now come to an end but the
Northern Celebrating International Women's Day in Derby The Northern Membership & Community Council working with Spiral Arts in Derby to produce banners to be displayed at the Arboretum Park in Normanton. Members helped to produce craft banners with positive messages which was to inspire people during the lockdown. Craftivism is a way to use craft to get
Northern Supporting a Fairtrade colouring book in Yorkshire The Yorkshire Member & Community Council worked with fairandfunky to support a Fairtrade Colouring Book. The book was designed by Helen Robinson to help raise the profile of the important of fairtrade. The books were available free in food stores for children to collect.
