It's what we do - helping the local community

How we make a difference

Co-op is truly different, representing community and fairness for our members and customers. Discover what we do and how you can get involved.

Our latest highlights

Read about what we're doing that makes us so different.

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Read about how you’ve helped raise £138m between 2016-2023 for projects that matter most to our members.

Members share their money-saving tips and ideas

Everyone should be able to eat good food. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Your Local Pantry to help people enjoy big meals on smaller budgets.

How to become more sustainable

Start recycling soft plastics at a Co-op near you. Just pop those soft plastics like crisp packets and pet food pouches into one of our recycling units.

Tell family, friends and neighbours about recycling their soft plastics at a Co-op near them.

Doing the right thing

How Co-op is supporting local communities

Find out how we are lending a hand to communities.

Discover our commitment to protecting the planet.

Learn how we support Fairtrade and British farmers.

See how we support people to make positive healthy lifestyle choices.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion hero

See how we’re supporting a world where everyone has the chance to succeed.

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Read about how we’re doing the right thing for both people and the planet.

Our new Co-op Membership gives a helping hand to you and your community

When Co-op Members buy selected Co-op branded products and services, we give 2p for every pound spent to local communities. This is split between the Local Community Fund and the Community Partnerships Fund.

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Find out more about membership

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