Scout groups and brass bands to benefit from Co-op charity scheme
GETTY Approximately 4,000 charities will benefit from the £9 million scheme
Around 4,000 charities, ranging from Scout groups, walking clubs and brass bands to those providing a social service such as helping with bereavement, will benefit from the £9 million scheme. Every time one of the Co-op's 4.3 million members buys an own brand product or service, they receive a 5% reward, with a further 1% going to local charities.
Fascinating images show the history of the Co-operative Group Thu, March 9, 2017 It is well established that 28 weavers and artisans got together and established a co-operative shop in Toad Lane, Rochdale in 1844, and this went on to kick-start a global co-operative movement that is now a billion members strong Play slideshow Getty Images 1 of 14 Packing fancy tins with biscuits in the Co-operative Wholesale Society biscuit factory at Crumpsall, near Manchester. - 1929
GETTY Walking clubs, scout groups and brass bands are among the beneficiaries