Two people working at a local pantry.

Owned by you Right by you

Our roots trace all the way back to 1844, when a group of pioneers started something different: a co-operative store owned by the community, which helped them buy affordable, quality food during a time of poverty. From a local shop in Rochdale, to the UK’s largest consumer co-operative today – we continue to be here to meet the needs of our millions of member owners.

Join us and become a member owner

£1 gets you a lot at Co-op. It’s your piece of our business and that’s because, when you become a member, you don’t just get exclusive deals, personalised offers and prizes, you get something different: a voice as an owner too. And once you’ve joined us, we’ll even put £1 back in your pocket as an offer for your first food shop. What are you&you&you waiting for?

Become a member

Co-op's Ownership Hub

As a co-operative, it’s one of our promises that we’ll provide our members with everything they need to play their full part in the business they own, and that includes helping them make informed choices on products, services and the things that matter most in their day-to-day lives.

If you’re a member owner, visit our Ownership Hub for the latest updates and activities on the issues you care about, plus resources and tips for you to download and use.