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Welcome back Community Support Fund! Our Community Dividend Fund is back – renamed as our Community Support Fund! A core part of our co-operative principles – giving back to the communities we work in. From the 1st of October, Central Co-op Members can apply for grants of £500 - £2,000. The...
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Planning a funeral is never easy, but being a Member of Central Co-op means you get a little extra support when it matters most. We believe in giving back, so when you arrange a funeral with us, we'll add up to £125 to your Member pot - just to say thank you. But that’s not all. We’ve introduce...
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On 16th September, our very own Callum Hincks, IT Implementation Manager, will be chopping off his hair – not just for a new look, but to make a real difference. Callum’s hair will be donated to the Little Princess Trust, who create wigs for children who have lost their hair while undergoing can...
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Exciting changes to Central Co-op Membership launches next week! Built on the feedback from over 20,000 of our Members, who told us what they wanted from our Membership. Your feedback told us that you no longer want to see Member prices in our stores but instead to have a fair and consistent pri...
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When someone close to you dies, it can be one of the hardest things anyone will ever go through. Grief is deeply personal, often overwhelming, and people going through it need compassion, understanding and support they can rely on. At Central Co-op, we believe that caring for those who are berea...
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Members of Chelmsford Star Co-operative Society have voted in favour of a transfer of engagements to Central Co-op, following two Special Members’ Meetings. On Tuesday 5th of August, a total of 202 Members took part in the second vote, with 201 Members voting in favour, and one against - therefo...
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“These dishes aren’t just recipes - they’re memories.” - Jiten;
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Central Co-op has been named a finalist for the Most Sustainable Retailer Initiative of the Year at the Retail Industry Awards 2025. This recognition highlights the continued impact of our food redistribution work in partnership with Olio, which has helped deliver over one million meals into loc...
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We’re thrilled to share that Central Co-op has been shortlisted for not one, but two Personnel Today Awards in 2025! 🎉 We are proud finalists in both the Health & Wellbeing and Reward, Recognition and Benefits categories - a testament to the inclusive, purpose-driven culture we continue to build...
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As part of our celebrations for South Asian Heritage Month (18th July – 17th August), we’re proud to share the voices and lived experiences of our colleagues. Each with a unique story that highlights the richness, complexity and strength of South Asian identity. In the following article, Zaheer ...
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As South Asian Heritage Month continues, we’ll be sharing more stories and reflections from colleagues and Members across the Society. It’s just one of the many ways we’re living our purpose, creating a sustainable Society for all.;
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To celebrate the Lionesses reaching the final of this summer’s major European football tournament, we're marking the moment by backing the future of the women’s game by sponsoring 11 grassroots girls’ football teams across our trading area. The 11 grassroots teams symbolically reflect the 11 pl...
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