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Recently Laurence and Shaz attended an event in Birmingham supporting the promotion of cycling. Below is their account of the event Central Co-op was delighted to join Better Streets for Birmingham in an event in Edgbaston, Birmingham. Like Central Co-op Better Streets for Birmingham want to pro...
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We're excited to announce that our latest Share of the Profits (SOTP) distribution will take place today, on the 25th of June! As a valued Member of Central Co-op, you have the opportunity to receive a dividend based on your trading activity with us. This time, we’re delighted to share over £440,...
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At Central Co-op, we are thrilled to be part of Co-op Fortnight, a time when co-operatives and organisations across the UK unite to celebrate and promote the co-operative movement. This year’s Co-op Fortnight is particularly special as we commemorate the 180th anniversary of the Rochdale Equitabl...
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We've reached a significant milestone by achieving Net-Zero in four of our stores - two of which even surpassing this achievement by earning carbon negative accreditation. This feat not only demonstrates Central Co-op's commitment to environmental responsibility but also sets a high standard for ...
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In recognition of Great Big Green Week, the Southern Membership & Community Council held two events across the region. For the first event, we teamed up with both our funeral and retail colleagues to promote our greener funerals and of course membership in the square in Market Harborough Town Ce...
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During May and June we challenged the students of Streethay Primary School in Lichfield to take part in the '90GK Rice Challenge' The rice challenge, challenges young people and their families to buy 90KG of fairly traded Kilombero rice. Buying 90KG of Kilombero rice is all it takes to send a yo...
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From the 8th to 16th of June 2024, tens of thousands of people across the country will come together to support environmental action.;
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June is Pride month, a time to celebrate LGBTQIA+ communities across the globe. Pride is about being proud of who you are, no matter who you love or how you identify, and at Central Co-op, we believe that when every colleague can bring their whole selves to work, we create a truly inclusive Socie...
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Last week, we delivered three valuable life-long learning workshops to 180 young people who attend Priors Hall School in Corby. We delivered Anti-bullying workshops which looked at what if feels like to be bullied and some top tips on what you can do, as well as some basic moves if someone is hu...
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As Central Co-op drives forward with its sustainability initiatives, it's important to understand some key terms frequently used in environmental discussions.;
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As we celebrate Volunteers' Week from the 3rd to 9th of June, we wanted to take the opportunity to reflect on our remarkable journey with FareShare Midlands and to honour the incredible volunteers who made it all possible. In 2018, Central Co-op embarked on a project with FareShare Midlands, a c...
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During May, Yorkshire Membership & Community Council, was invited to hold workshops, for the Youth Club at the Phoenix Centre in Holmfirth. The centre is for all the community. It has a large, high ceiling sports area, lined for most sports, plus a communal area with a kitchen. For the first ho...
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