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This page will feature regular updates on all community, membership and corporate news from Central England Co-op.

Wythall Transport Museum set to host Co-op heritage weekend

Wythall Transport Museum set to host Co-op heritage weekend

This weekend, a special Co-op Heritage Weekend will take place at Wythall Transport Museum to mark its 140th anniversary. The event comes after, 140 years ago, a group of Midland Railway workers formed the Birmingham Industrial Co-operative Society to supply themselves with good food at fair prices. Today that business

We have re-awarded top environmental standards recognition for the fourth time

We have re-awarded top environmental standards recognition for the fourth time

We have been re-awarded three Carbon Trust Standards for reducing our carbon emissions, waste and water use for the fourth time. The Society has showcased its ongoing commitment to the environment by achieving the standards, which are internationally recognised environmental certifications for reducing organisational water use and waste and carbon

Two Derbyshire stores handed over £200k facelift

Two Derbyshire stores handed over £200k facelift

Two community food stores in Derbyshire where colleagues have been going above and beyond to support locals during these uncertain times has been given a fresh new look following an investment of over £200,000. The Central England Co-op in Wardgate Way, Holme Hall, and Main Street, Horsley Woodhouse, have

Dozens of youngsters in Birmingham enjoy inspiring celebration of sport backed by Central England Co-op

Dozens of youngsters in Birmingham enjoy inspiring celebration of sport backed by Central England Co-op

Central England Co-op sponsor special sporting event in Birmingham.

Acting legend Stephen Graham stopped off at store in Leicestershire to help back charity event

Acting legend Stephen Graham stopped off at store in Leicestershire to help back charity event

Colleagues at a Central England Co-op store in Leicestershire were given a boost in their efforts to raise money for charity when acting legend Stephen Graham dropped by. The star of big and small screen hits that include Line of Duty, This is England and Pirates of the Caribbean nipped

Thirty-five good causes to receive vital support thanks to £30,000 funding boost from our Community Dividend Fund

Thirty-five good causes to receive vital support thanks to £30,000 funding boost from our Community Dividend Fund

We have handed out over £30,000 to 35 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

People encouraged to head to Leicestershire Co-op for free coffee and catch up in bid to forge community links

People encouraged to head to Leicestershire Co-op for free coffee and catch up in bid to forge community links

Our Central England Co-op store in Countesthorpe has linked up a charity that aims to support rural communities to help the local community come together. During September and October, the food store, based in Main Street, will be hosting the RCC Coffee Connect Van in its car park to allow

Two Leicestershire food stores get fresh new looks after investments totalling over £190k

Two Leicestershire food stores get fresh new looks after investments totalling over £190k

Stores in Whitwick and Loughborough have been transformed.

Central England Co-op volunteers help provide hundreds of meals to fight holiday hunger in Leicester

Central England Co-op volunteers help provide hundreds of meals to fight holiday hunger in Leicester

Retailer's members and colleagues give up their time to support vital project.

Central England Co-op stores go back in time to support museum project

Central England Co-op stores go back in time to support museum project

Stores across Birmingham and the Black Country raise funds for Black Country Living Museum project.

We are backing the Usdaw Freedom From Fear campaign to encourage people to respect shopworkers

We are backing the Usdaw Freedom From Fear campaign to encourage people to respect shopworkers

We are asking shoppers to treat our colleagues with respect as part of a special summer campaign. As part of Usdaw’s Freedom From Fear campaign, we are telling criminals and anyone who might physically or verbally threaten staff that ‘it is not worth the risk’. Customers will be able

Overseal food store’s fresh new look after £103k makeover

Overseal food store’s fresh new look after £103k makeover

Central England Co-op in Burton Road transformed with raft of new features.

Central England Co-op partners with Too Good To Go to help it reduce food waste even further

Central England Co-op partners with Too Good To Go to help it reduce food waste even further

It is hoped the link-up will save almost 230,000 meals going to waste every year.

Don’t miss the chance to serve your community as temporary roles created

Don’t miss the chance to serve your community as temporary roles created

The deadline is approaching for two roles at Central England Co-op supporting the membership and community team in the Eastern region. The Society is on the lookout for two people passionate about their community who could take on the roles of Member and Community Events Co-ordinators to support the work

Community events returning as Covid-19 pandemic restrictions begin to ease

Community events returning as Covid-19 pandemic restrictions begin to ease

Central England Co-op has announced a series of community events during the coming months following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions. After nearly 18 months without being able to interact with members and people from across the 16 counties where it trades in person, the membership and community arm of the

Nottinghamshire food store’s fresh new look after £83k makeover

Nottinghamshire food store’s fresh new look after £83k makeover

The Central England Co-op store in Skegby is the latest to receive significant investment

‘Thank you’ video showcases impact of community fund on vital Huddersfield group

‘Thank you’ video showcases impact of community fund on vital Huddersfield group

A special ‘thank you’ video has highlighted the impact vital funding from Central England Co-op has had on a Huddersfield organisation. Charity Streetbikes works in the local community to provide upcycled bikes for local people as well as enabling bikes to be adapted for mixed ability cycling sessions. The good

Co-op customers help fund nutritious food to keep children fed at summer holiday projects

Co-op customers help fund nutritious food to keep children fed at summer holiday projects

Money donated from Central England Co-op's Christmas campaign help FareShare Midlands provide food for pop-up food markets at summer camps

Extra day off for over 7,800 colleagues in recognition of their efforts in helping us win Leading Co-op of the Year

Extra day off for over 7,800 colleagues in recognition of their efforts in helping us win Leading Co-op of the Year

We are rewarding all of our colleagues with an extra day off in recognition of their role in the Society being named Leading Co-op of the Year for Co-operatives UK. Over 7,800 workers across food stores, funeral homes and supporting businesses in 16 counties have been given this recognition

Lichfield retailer celebrates double nomination at the grocery sector’s version of the Oscars

Lichfield retailer celebrates double nomination at the grocery sector’s version of the Oscars

Central England Co-op are double finalists at the Grocer Gold Awards.

Two Leicestershire stores transformed after investment of over £170k

Two Leicestershire stores transformed after investment of over £170k

Central England Co-op stores in Narborough Road, Leicester and Linden Drive, Lutterworth have relaunched.

Central England Co-op officially opens new £1.85m store to support Nottinghamshire community - creating 15 new jobs

Central England Co-op officially opens new £1.85m store to support Nottinghamshire community - creating 15 new jobs

Launch of new store in Warsop saw the Gruffalo in attendance to entertain local children on their summer holidays

Funeral directors' project to transform cemetery garden to create ‘sanctuary’ for families

Funeral directors' project to transform cemetery garden to create ‘sanctuary’ for families

The team from Wellings Funeral Home in Burton are transforming the area at Stapenhill Cemetery.

Refill station trial extended to include range of non-food products

Refill station trial extended to include range of non-food products

We are expanding a trial that allows our customers to fill their own containers with food to now include body care and home cleaning products. We are extending our partnership with Suma Wholefoods to widen the offering available at its zero waste refill station, which can be found at our

Nottinghamshire food store’s fresh new look after £105k makeover

Nottinghamshire food store’s fresh new look after £105k makeover

Central England Co-op in Giltbrook receives a transformation.