13 December 2021Bringing communities together with food this Christmas 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.
03 December 2021The power of food: how Hubbub fridges are revolutionising cooking in the communityHow Hubbub fridges are revolutionising cooking in the community.
22 November 2021Members work with us to make a real differenceThroughout 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…
18 November 2021Supporting communities isn’t just for Christmas – it’s something we do all year roundCo-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,…
15 November 2021Co-op Members Join In LiveCo-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…
14 October 2021Helping young members to talk about loneliness 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
06 October 2021Making communities safer and fairer for young peopleShamza explains what drew her to the project and talks about some of the challenges facing young people in her area, Bradford.
05 October 2021Membership takes centre stage at festivalsmusic 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.
30 September 2021New research shows why tackling youth loneliness mattersFor more than five years, Co-op’s charity, the Co-op Foundation, has been funding work to tackle youth loneliness.
21 September 2021We’re celebrating the power of communities at our RHS Chelsea Flower Show exhibit Co-op is proud to host its first exhibit at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this year, Communities in Bloom. Campaign and content manager Serena Smallman explains how the power of community is woven into the garden’s design, as well as what you can do to support your own community.
12 September 2021Members share ideas to help shape Co-op LiveWe’re delighted to be working with Co-op Members to explore the exclusive benefits they might expect to be offered at the venue when it opens in 2023.
08 September 2021Proud to be working with our charity to support Afghan refugeesWe’re supporting Afghan refugees through our charity, Local Causes, Co-op Academies and more.
11 August 2021Kenny is the Members’ ChoiceKenny Davidson, from our Pitlochry Store, is the winner of this year’s Member Choice Awards having been nominated by Co-op Member, Judith Dingwall, for the incredible support he’s offered her and their community during the pandemic.
