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Back to school: How education can help the co-op movement grow

We visit the Co-op Academy in Leeds to ask the next generation of potential co-operators what…

Central England Co-op reports growing demand for bespoke funeral flowers

'We love these challenges as it means we are able to indulge our creative side and…

Central England Co-op announces new security measures at food stores

The move follows a series of robberies and ram-raids across the society’s trading area

How are co-ops celebrating Co-operatives Fortnight?

The fortnight looks at how the movement 'thinks different' and has seen initiatives such as education…

Central England to hand unsold food over to local charities

The society says the measure will cut waste by 40% and provide more than a million…

What are co-ops doing to tackle security concerns?

Over the last year co-op shops across the UK have been targeted in robberies and ram-raids.…

Central England Co-op launches food bank appeal to address children’s holiday hunger

Figures show an increased demand for support over the summer when free school meals are not…

How Central England Co-operative maps the social return of its community investments

For every £1 CEC invests in community projects, the monetary value of the impact made is…

Governance and the society secretary: Jim Watts, Central England Co-op

'The role is about doing the right thing on behalf of the society'

Operating profits up £5.3m at Central England Co-operative

The society’s annual report paid tribute to colleagues after a 'very encouraging and resilient performance'

Central England Co-op Easter foodbank appeal success

Customers and members helped the society collect over 25,000 items in two weeks

Education case study: Member engagement at Central England Co-operative

How the society is offering educational opportunities to its 330,000 members