Topic: Community Support

Young people want future communities to be sustainable, inclusive, healthy and safe places where they have the power to influence change, according to exciting new insight gathered by the Co-op Foundation.  We’ve spoken to young people from all over the UK for our research. Findings will help us deliver on our new strategy, due to…

For Farm Safety Week (18-24 July) Caroline Mason, head of agriculture & fish sustainability, explains the importance of raising farm safety awareness and valuing our farmers and growers. At Co-op, we’ve worked with the Farm Safety Foundation, more commonly known as Yellow Wellies, since 2018. Founded by National Farmers Union Mutual, Yellow Wellies is an…

At Co-op, our Local Community Fund provides support to local causes across the country. Amelia Clapham, who you’ll be able to spot in our latest TV ad, is the founder of Ace Music Therapy in Essex. Here she explains how Co-op support makes a difference I set up Ace Music Therapy, a social enterprise that…

When was the last time you heard the phrase ‘world class’? Sporting fans like me will hear it all the time. It’s how we ‘big up’ the next exciting football star.  Foodie fans will hear it, too (hopefully when describing Co-op’s latest ‘Irresistible’ range product). For our charity, the Co-op Foundation, we attach the phrase…

At Co-op, we’re proud to support local (or LGBTQ+) causes all year round. Berny Simcox, CEO of The Wild Mind Project, a Co-op Local Community Fund cause, explains how her project supports young LGBTQ+ people and why Co-op support makes such a difference After seeing the difficulties young people were experiencing with mental health, I…

Some food waste is inevitable, but there’s plenty we can do to make the most of the food we buy. Whether that’s preserving food to make it last longer, or regularly cooking meals with leftovers, together we can all make a difference. We hear from Carly Anderson, founder of Waterloo’s Community Fridge, to find out…