Co-op Snapshot
Co-operative values and principles are as relevant today as they were when we were founded in 1844. And they’re at the heart of our approach to addressing the challenges that our Co-op and society as a whole face today.
Our vision is to ‘Co-operate for a Fairer World’.
And our purpose is to champion a better way of doing business for you and your community.
Our vision is to ‘Co-operate for a Fairer World’.
And our purpose is to champion a better way of doing business for you and your community.
Why we’re different.
At Co-op, we’re not like other businesses. Our vision is to 'co-operate for a fairer world', and we’ve been looking for ways to make a difference to people’s lives ever since we were founded in 1844.
We're one of the world’s largest consumer co-operatives, owned by millions of members. We're the UK’s fifth biggest food retailer with more than 2,600 stores.
We’re also:
- the UK’s number 1 funeral services provider
- a major general insurer
- a growing legal services business
As well as having clear financial and operational objectives and employing nearly 65,000 people, we’re a recognised leader for our social goals and community-led programmes. We exist to meet members' needs and stand up for the things they believe in.
So, the more successful we are, the more we can give back to you and your local community. That's why we're different.
At Co-op, we’re not like other businesses. Our vision is to 'co-operate for a fairer world', and we’ve been looking for ways to make a difference to people’s lives ever since we were founded in 1844.
We're one of the world’s largest consumer co-operatives, owned by millions of members. We're the UK’s fifth biggest food retailer with more than 2,600 stores.
We’re also:
- the UK’s number 1 funeral services provider
- a major general insurer
- a growing legal services business
As well as having clear financial and operational objectives and employing nearly 65,000 people, we’re a recognised leader for our social goals and community-led programmes. We exist to meet members' needs and stand up for the things they believe in.
So, the more successful we are, the more we can give back to you and your local community. That's why we're different.
