A thriving, community-based, co-operative business
Central Co-op is a successful, an independent, community-based co-operative business owned by its Members.
With more than 460 trading premises across 21 counties, our main business activities are food retail, including petrol filling stations, funeral services and property investment.
We’re proud of our heritage, which dates back almost 180 years, and we’ve grown to become one of the largest and most successful co-operatives in the UK. Our colleagues are our difference makers; they’re at the heart of our business making a positive difference everyday in the communities they serve.
What makes us different
The long-term strategic direction and shape of our business, as well as how we operate as a Member-owned, community based co-operative Society, is guided by Our purpose of creating a sustainable Society for all.
Our purpose is underpinned by the internationally recognised co-operative values, together with our mission to provide a co-operative difference and Member benefit, with fully engaged and inspired colleagues who are intent on making a difference in our communities and in the operation of our business activities.
We’re working together to create a sustainable Society for all. We take a long-term approach to doing business and believe that we can maximise our performance and create value for our Members and local communities by behaving differently from our competitors. We are guided by our co-operative values and principles to achieve sustainable business success.
Business trading address
Central England Co-operative Limited
Central House,
Queen Street,
Lichfield
Staffordshire WS13 6QD
Tel: 01543 414140 (lines open 9am–5pm Monday to Friday)
General enquiries: enquiries@centralcoop.co.uk
Membership enquiries:
Call the Membership Helpline: 0800 0501601 (01543 201494 from a mobile)
Email the Membership Team members@centralcoop.co.uk
Visit the members website Welcome to Central Co-op Membership | Central Co-op Membership (centralengland.coop)