Co-op News (August 2019)
What is co-operative culture - and why does it matter? This issue looks at how co-op values intersect with the values in organisations, across movements and between countries. Plus 100 years of the Channel Islands Co-operative – and how the new Coop Exchange app is tackling the capital conundrum.
What is co-operative culture - and why does it matter? This issue looks at how co-op values intersect with the values in organisations, across movements and between countries. Plus 100 years of the Channel Islands Co-operative – and how the new Coop Exchange app is tackling the capital conundrum.
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As part of its year-long centenary celebrations,<br />
the society set up a 100 Year <strong>Co</strong>mmunity Fund<br />
and 100 hours’ colleague volunteering. Launched<br />
in April, fund invited applications from local<br />
charities, schools and community groups needing<br />
funding for a project that will help them make a<br />
real difference in their community, and can be<br />
completed in 100 days. The 10 successful projects<br />
will each receive £1,000 to carry out the work.<br />
<strong>Co</strong>lleagues also volunteered to support<br />
community projects and initiatives that are close<br />
to their hearts, while customers were invited to<br />
take part in a competition run in partnership with<br />
Jersey Dairy to create a new flavour of ice cream. On<br />
the week of the anniversary, the society hosted an<br />
event at the Jersey Zoo attended by 350 members<br />
and colleagues. Another initiative saw colleagues<br />
and members plant 100 trees.<br />
Customers also benefited from promotions with<br />
£100 off a selected range of goods in non-food<br />
stores and double dividend days.<br />
The society shared stories from past decades<br />
in local press, trying to raise awareness about<br />
its contribution to the local community. The<br />
celebratory activities were highlighted on social<br />
media using the hashtag #CICOOP100.<br />
“Like the founding members in 1919 we are<br />
temporary custodians of the business,” said<br />
Mr Winn, “and we need to ensure we plan for<br />
future generations so we are around for the next<br />
100 years. In terms of what’s next, it is doing more<br />
of the same and sharing our stories a lot more.”<br />
Right: Families enjoy the celebration at<br />
Jersey Zoo. Below a Channel Island <strong>Co</strong>-<strong>op</strong><br />
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