Community

Since I updated you for the first time as President of Co-op’s National Members’ Council in August, I’ve had a brilliant, busy few months settling into my new role, so I wanted to share some of my highlights with you. With the end of the year fast approaching, it’s also the perfect time to round…

Co-op unveils inspirational community murals championing race and diversity

A record-breaking year for member participation.

Co-op Member Kayleigh Thorpe gives her thoughts on our member-funded spaces when she found out more about her local community fridge at Co-op Academy Failsworth. 

How Hubbub fridges are revolutionising cooking in the community. 

Throughout the past year, Co-op Members have been working with us so we can provide communities with the help and support they need to grow.  It’s thanks to our members for shopping with us that we’ve been able to partner with like-minded organisations through our Community Partnerships Fund to deliver on our three focus areas – creating access to education and employment opportunities for young people, access…

Co-op Members play an incredibly important role in delivering our vision – ‘Co-operating for a fairer world’. One of the main ways they do this is through our Co-op Local Community Fund. Over the past five years, our members have supported more than 25,000 local causes, all working to make our communities fairer. Since 2016,…

Co-op Members Join in Live to Co-operate for a fairer world Hundreds of Co-op Members took to their virtual seats as we hosted our Join In Live events online for the second successive year, making it easier than ever for our members to get involved and have their say on all things Co-op.  Hosted by our Co-op…

The Co-op Foundation is incredibly proud to announce the launch of our Lonely Not Alone campaign today, and we hope it helps young Co-op members UK-wide

Shamza explains what drew her to the project and talks about some of the challenges facing young people in her area, Bradford.

music and good times returned this summer as our Co-op festival stores rocked up at some amazing events across the UK and, thanks to our members, Co-op Membership took centre stage.

For more than five years, Co-op’s charity, the Co-op Foundation, has been funding work to tackle youth loneliness.