Co-op to hand out £570,000 dividend among members as a Covid-19 ‘thank you’

The Society, which operates over 400 food stores, funeral homes and travel shops across 16 counties, has said ‘thank you’ to 125,000 members with its latest payout.

Not only do shoppers benefit by being a member of the society, but bosses say their continued support also allows the business to invest funds into supporting important community projects and local good causes.

This included installing over 300 lifesaving defibrillators outside food stores and funeral homes; launching a ground-breaking project with FareShare Midlands to redistribute food and create over one million meals a year for people in need; and £180,000 being shared between 115 charities and good causes via its Community Dividend Fund.

Now shoppers can use their dividend when they next visit a Central England Co-op to pick up food and vital essentials.

Debbie Robinson, Central England Co-op Chief Executive, said: “Throughout the year, we give a share of our profits not only to our members, but to local community groups too. It’s because of them that we’re able to help.

“It’s why membership makes a real difference and it’s thanks to them that we are able to give back to our communities in the way we do.”

Becoming a member of Central England Co-operative means you can collect points every time you spend in store and earn a share of the profits, as well as being able to access activities and community initiatives including the Community Dividend Fund, which hands out grants of up to £5,000 to charities and good causes across the Society’s trading estate.

To find out more call 0800 0501 601, email [email protected] or visit www.members.coop