News & press releases

Central Co-op launches 2025 Christmas Toy Appeal to spread comfort and joy across communities

Wednesday 12th November - Saturday 13th December 2025

3 November 2025

Central Co-op celebrates one year with Samaritans, raising £350,000 to support mental health services

Today (10th October 2025), on World Mental Health Day, Central Co-op is celebrating one year of partnership with Samaritans, marking an incredible milestone…

10 October 2025

Central Co-op and Midcounties in discussions around landmark merger

New Society would unite more than one million members, 13,000 colleagues, and £1.8bn in annual sales across the UK

1 October 2025

How Central Co-op’s Our Malawi Partnership is ‘Doing it Fair’

Fairtrade Fortnight 2025 (22nd September – 5th October) calls on people across the UK to Do it Fair - recognising the difference we can make when we choose…

25 September 2025

Chelmsford Star Co-op joins Central Co-op to protect its future and strengthen community roots

On the 15th of September, Chelmsford Star Co-operative Society officially became part of Central Co-op, securing its future after more than 150 years of…

17 September 2025

Central Co-op launches new Membership proposition and app: introducing Reward ££s and a UK-first digital experience

Central Co-op has unveiled a brand-new way to reward its Members, with the launch of its reimagined Membership and new app.

12 September 2025

Midcounties and Its Members Give Over £200K to Good Causes in First Year of Community Fund

The Midcounties Co-operative has distributed over £200,000 to more than 680 community groups and causes over the last year through its Doing Good Together Fund.

11 September 2025

Central Co-op unveils new Difference Maker Hub to support and celebrate colleagues

Central Co-op has launched its newly redesigned Difference Maker Hub (powered by Reward Gateway | Edenred), a digital platform that puts colleague…

3 September 2025

Lancashire bride surprises mum with a lifetime supply of favourite crisps

Central Co-op helps deliver heartfelt wedding gift to long-time crisp lover.

1 September 2025

Midcounties Co-operative Celebrates 20th Anniversary This September

The Midcounties Co-operative is celebrating its 20th anniversary this September, marking two decades of growth, innovation and community impact as one of…

1 September 2025

Central Co-op strengthens feedback commitment with Trustpilot ‘Plus’ rollout

Central Co-op Funeral has expanded its approach to customer feedback by going live with a Trustpilot ‘Plus’ account, enabling up to 200 invitations per…

27 August 2025

Local Businesses and Organisations Pledge To Tackle Youth Unemployment in Walsall

Businesses and organisations in the Walsall area have pledged to take practical steps towards reducing youth unemployment in the region and forging fairer,…

12 August 2025

Win a wild day out with Central Co-op

From the 8th of August, Central Co-op is inviting Members and colleagues to take a walk on the wild side, with the chance to win an unforgettable animal…

11 August 2025

Chelmsford Star members vote to build a new future with Central Co-op.

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.

6 August 2025

Central Co-op’s inclusion network brings South Asian Heritage Month to life for colleagues

Central Co-op has marked South Asian Heritage Month (18th July - 17th August) with a vibrant colleague-led celebration at its Support Centre in Lichfield,…

25 July 2025