02 November 2020Celebrating Black History Month and beyondCo-op Directors Margaret Casely-Hayford and Stevie Spring share what Black History Month and Co-op’s commitment to racial equality and inclusion mean to them.
26 October 2020Thanks to you, £1.5 million is now available to local causes offering food to those going hungryFind out how the money you’ve helped raise this summer, will help foodbanks, volunteer centres, food delivery services and outreach services for those at risk of isolation.
24 October 2020Thanks to you, Co-op is helping young victims of poverty and social exclusionBecause of Co-op Members, Co-op supports communities across the UK. Kome shares an update on African Community School and its current project.
16 October 2020Together, let’s take a stand against hateOur colleague Maruf is one of the stars in Channel 4’s #TogetherAgainstHate advert. Here’s he shares why this issue is so important and why he wanted to get involved.
14 October 2020Be part of the solution. Become a Co-op Member.Rebecca Birkbeck, Director of Community, Co-op shares insights from our latest independent study on what big issues you most care about following the coronavirus pandemic and how being a Co-op Member means you’re part of the solution.
05 October 2020Co-op Members join in online to hear the stories behind our winesMore than 1000 members joined us for live wine tasting events to learn more about Co-op wines. Here’s what they thought.
30 September 2020We’re doubling the amount our members give to support their communities by choosing Co-opFrom today, Co-op Membership is changing. Chief Membership Officer, Matt shares more about how membership offers a helping hand to you and to your community.
09 September 2020Co-op Members donate more than £500K to Coronavirus fundCo-op Members have raised a staggering £500k by donating the 5% reward they receive when they buy selected Co-op products and services to a Co-op Members’ Coronavirus Fund. Here’s how it will help local communities.
30 June 2020Have you used Co-operate yet?Co-operate has been busier than ever! Our online platform enables people to receive, or offer, support. Product Manager, Ben, shares inspiring stories of how it’s helped people come together in their communities.
09 June 2020Doing things differently at our 2020 AGMEvery year, we hold an Annual General Meeting (AGM) where eligible Co-op Members can cast their votes and find out the latest news. Member Pioneer,Kym Withers, shares how this years virtual event went.
21 December 2019We’re celebrating 175 years of the Co-op by looking to our futureToday we’re celebrating the 175th birthday of the world-wide co-operative movement. Read more from CEO Steve Murrells on who we are, where we’ve come from and a look ahead.
23 November 2019Thanks to The Big Co-op Payout our local cause is helping to protect children’s livesThe Big Co-op Payout Co-op is making a difference in our community. Through the Local Community Fund, Co-op is helping, our cause, Blossoms’ Legacy teach young children how to float in water, potentially saving their own lives.
10 September 2019Together we can stop violence against shop workersRetail crime has reached epidemic proportions. We’re calling on industry, government and communities to work together to tackle the root causes of violence, not just the symptoms. Food CEO, Jo Whitfield explains more.