Warsop and Ashfield Co-op members get a slice of £500,000 payout

Central England Co-op has shared out more than £537,000 among its members as a reward for their loyalty.
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The society, which operates more than 400 food stores and funeral homes across the 20 counties – including in Warsop, Skegby and Somercotes – has said ‘thank you’ to more than 119,000 members with its latest payout.

Now, shoppers can use their dividend when they next visit a CEC store to pick up food and vital essentials.

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

Central England Co-op has paid out more than £500,000 to its membersCentral England Co-op has paid out more than £500,000 to its members
Central England Co-op has paid out more than £500,000 to its members

This included:

£170,000 being shared between 136 charities and good causes via its Community Dividend Fund; Distributing millions of meals to those in need via its food redistribution project with FareShare Midlands and store food bank donation; Supporting long-term partners including Dementia UK with more than £1.7 million now donated to the charity; The third annual Christmas toy appeal, which saw 10,000 toys handed out to local charities and good causes; Creating sustainable green spaces near some of its food stores and funeral homes for the benefit of the community

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Gillian Trickitt, CEC membership manager, said: “Our members are at the heart of everything we do and we thank them for their loyalty.

“Throughout the year, we give a share of our profits not only to our members, but to community groups and it’s because of our members we can make a real difference and give back to our communities in the way we do.

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“I’d like to thank members for their continued support and hope they enjoy this reward for their wonderful loyalty.

“Becoming a member offers a host of benefits ranging from collecting points every time you spend in store to earn a share of the profits, access to member-exclusive prices, as well as activities and classes in the community.

“It also gives access to 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.”

Find out how to become a member at membership.centralengland.coop

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Central England Co-op stores include: Mansfield Road, Skegby; Huthwaite Road, Sutton; Mansfield Road, Warsop; Chapel Street and Skegby Road, Kirkby; Selston Road, Jacksdale; and Market Place, Somercotes.