The East of England Co-operative Society is the fourth largest consumer co-operative in the United Kingdom after The Co-operative Group, The Midcounties Co-operative and Central England Co-operative. It is a registered society[1] with its headquarters in Wherstead, near Ipswich and trading in the eastern counties of Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire.[2] The Society is the area's largest independent retailer.[3]
The East of England Co-operative Society is an amalgamation of smaller societies from across East Anglia which have joined together over the years. Most recently, the Colchester and East Essex Co-operative Society merged with the Ipswich and Norwich Co-operative Society in 2005.
The consumer co-operative movement has its roots in the early part of the nineteenth century and the principles of self-help and social equity that developed during the Victorian era. The first successful retail co-operative was established in 1844 by the Rochdale Pioneers. The Ipswich and Norwich Society was the product of an amalgamation, in 1993, of the Ipswich Co-operative Society (known as the Ipswich Industrial Co-operative Society from 1868 to 1968 and incorporating, since 1991, the engagements of the former Stowmarket Society, established 1889) and the Norwich Co-operative Society (formed in 1858).[4] The Colchester and East Essex Society was founded as Colchester Co-operative Society in 1861, expanding through merger with the following co-operative societies:[5]
East of England Co-op food store in Coggeshall, EssexEast of England Co-op Funeral Services office in West Mersea, Essex
The East of England Co-op’s principal business activities are food retailing, funeral services and management of its investment property portfolio. They also have interests in petrol forecourts, travel, events and conferencing, security, and stonemasonry.[citation needed][6]
It previously ran a dairy with doorstep deliveries, but this was sold to Dairy Crest in early 2008 and their department stores and a jewellery store were sold to Vergo Retail in 2009. In 2010 their car dealerships were also sold to various owners.[7][8][9] In early 2019 the Society sold its pharmacy and optical businesses.
Customers and employees who join the co-op as members receive a dividend card, which when presented at transaction enables them to receive points. These points are then allocated a monetary value, decided by the board and based on the organisation's profits that year.
Membership is open to all customers, colleagues and communities in the East of England Co-op's trading area. Members receive a share in the profits and in 2021 more than £1.8 million was issued as dividends.
^"Mutuals Public Register: East of England Co-operative Society Limited". Mutuals Public Register. Financial Conduct Authority. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
^Scialom, Mike (30 August 2023). "East of England Co-op opens first Cambridgeshire store in Waterbeach". Cambridge Independent.
^Hill, Jessica (28 November 2018). "REVEALED: the top 100 companies in Suffolk". East Anglian Daily Times.
^A brief history of the Ipswich and Norwich Co-operative Society 27 February 2010 at the Wayback Machine East of England Co-operative Society (retrieved 3 September 2009)
^A brief history of Colchester and East Essex Co-operative Society 1 March 2010 at the Wayback Machine East of England Co-operative Society (retrieved 3 September 2009)
^"East of England Co-op - Why we do what we do". East of England Co-op. 12 August 2021. from the original on 21 September 2020.
^. Archived from the original on 18 July 2011. Retrieved 16 June 2010.
^. Archived from the original on 18 July 2011. Retrieved 16 June 2010.
^. Archived from the original on 18 July 2011. Retrieved 16 June 2010.
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Not to be confused with Anglia Regional Co operative Society The East of England Co operative Society is the fourth largest consumer co operative in the United Kingdom after The Co operative Group The Midcounties Co operative and Central England Co operative It is a registered society 1 with its headquarters in Wherstead near Ipswich and trading in the eastern counties of Essex Suffolk Norfolk and Cambridgeshire 2 The Society is the area s largest independent retailer 3 East of England Co operative Society LimitedCompany typeConsumer co operativeIndustryFood retail funeral services travel agents securityFounded1868 Ipswich Industrial Co op Society 2005 East of England Co op Society HeadquartersWherstead Park near Ipswich Suffolk EnglandRevenue 353 5 million 18 19 Operating income 4 953m 18 19 Members138 975 Active 18 19 Number of employees4 282 18 19 Websitewww eastofengland coop Contents 1 History 2 Activities 3 Membership 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksHistory editSee also History of the cooperative movement The East of England Co operative Society is an amalgamation of smaller societies from across East Anglia which have joined together over the years Most recently the Colchester and East Essex Co operative Society merged with the Ipswich and Norwich Co operative Society in 2005 The consumer co operative movement has its roots in the early part of the nineteenth century and the principles of self help and social equity that developed during the Victorian era The first successful retail co operative was established in 1844 by the Rochdale Pioneers The Ipswich and Norwich Society was the product of an amalgamation in 1993 of the Ipswich Co operative Society known as the Ipswich Industrial Co operative Society from 1868 to 1968 and incorporating since 1991 the engagements of the former Stowmarket Society established 1889 and the Norwich Co operative Society formed in 1858 4 The Colchester and East Essex Society was founded as Colchester Co operative Society in 1861 expanding through merger with the following co operative societies 5 Society Established TransferredTiptree Self Help 1895 1921Clacton 1931Coggeshall Heart in Hand 1945Harwich Dovercourt and Parkeston March 1967Maldon Nov 1967Witham June 1970Earls Colne Aug 1970Activities edit nbsp East of England Co op food store in Coggeshall Essex nbsp East of England Co op Funeral Services office in West Mersea EssexThe East of England Co op s principal business activities are food retailing funeral services and management of its investment property portfolio They also have interests in petrol forecourts travel events and conferencing security and stonemasonry citation needed 6 It previously ran a dairy with doorstep deliveries but this was sold to Dairy Crest in early 2008 and their department stores and a jewellery store were sold to Vergo Retail in 2009 In 2010 their car dealerships were also sold to various owners 7 8 9 In early 2019 the Society sold its pharmacy and optical businesses The Society is a corporate member of the Co operative Group sourcing its food through the national buying programme the Co operative Federal Trading Services Membership editCustomers and employees who join the co op as members receive a dividend card which when presented at transaction enables them to receive points These points are then allocated a monetary value decided by the board and based on the organisation s profits that year Membership is open to all customers colleagues and communities in the East of England Co op s trading area Members receive a share in the profits and in 2021 more than 1 8 million was issued as dividends See also editBritish co operative movement Eastern Savings and LoansReferences edit Mutuals Public Register East of England Co operative Society Limited Mutuals Public Register Financial Conduct Authority Retrieved 12 August 2021 Scialom Mike 30 August 2023 East of England Co op opens first Cambridgeshire store in Waterbeach Cambridge Independent Hill Jessica 28 November 2018 REVEALED the top 100 companies in Suffolk East Anglian Daily Times A brief history of the Ipswich and Norwich Co operative Society Archived 27 February 2010 at the Wayback Machine East of England Co operative Society retrieved 3 September 2009 A brief history of Colchester and East Essex Co operative Society Archived 1 March 2010 at the Wayback Machine East of England Co operative Society retrieved 3 September 2009 East of England Co op Why we do what we do East of England Co op 12 August 2021 Archived from the original on 21 September 2020 Co operative Motor Group Citroen King s Lynn Archived from the original on 18 July 2011 Retrieved 16 June 2010 Co operative Motor Group Peugeot Norwich Archived from the original on 18 July 2011 Retrieved 16 June 2010 Co operative Motor Group Peugeot King s Lynn Archived from the original on 18 July 2011 Retrieved 16 June 2010 External links editEast of England Co operative Society Retrieved from https en 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