We're thrilled to share that OurCoop has been shortlisted at the 2026 InclusionIn Awards in the Most Impactful Employee Resource Group in Retail category for our Ability colleague network. The InclusionIn Awards recognise organisations, teams and individuals that are making a real difference to inclusion across the hospitality,
OurCoop has been recognised by Wagestream's Stream with a special award celebrating the incredible savings achievements of our colleagues. The award recognises the positive impact of the Stream savings account, one of the many financial wellbeing benefits available to colleagues through our partnership with Stream. The savings account
We're thrilled to share that OurCoop has been named a finalist in two categories at the 2026 Retail Industry Awards . The Society has been shortlisted for Community Retailer of the Year and Best Use of Technology , recognising our commitment to supporting local communities while using innovation to create
We're delighted to announce that OurCoop has been shortlisted in two categories at the 2026 National Sustainability Awards for our work with Younity . Younity has been recognised in both the Partnership of the Year and Major Project of the Year categories, celebrating its role in helping communities across
Every year on 24 th July, Samaritans marks Samaritans Awareness Day - a date chosen because 24/7 symbolises that their volunteers are there for anyone who needs support, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For OurCoop, it's a chance to celebrate an incredible partnership, but also
We're thrilled to share that OurCoop has been shortlisted for Transformation Project of the Year at the 2026 Global Sustainability Awards! The awards celebrate organisations that are leading the way in sustainability through innovation, leadership and measurable impact, recognising projects that are creating meaningful, lasting change. OurCoop has
Our Walsall Town Centre Food Store has joined Walsall Council's Safe Spaces initiative, providing children and young people with a welcoming place to go if they feel worried, upset or need help while out in the town centre. The store's dedicated quiet room will now be
Younity, our community energy joint venture with Octopus Energy, is throwing its weight behind Community Energy Fortnight and Co-op Fortnight 2026, as it continues its work to put community energy at the heart of sustainable power in the UK. Since 2019, Younity, the award-winning joint venture between OurCoop