Employee happiness, working conditions, entrepreneurial spirit and collaboration are all hot topics right now.

Co-opes are one of the UK's best hidden success stories in the centre of some of the vest and most ethical working environments in the UK.

Once a year, Co-ops of all shapes and sizes come together to show the power of cooperation during Co-op fortnight.

Co-op Fortnight lasts from Monday 20 June to Sunday 3 July (Ryan Parker).

For 2022, the annual Co-op Fortnight takes place from Monday 20 June to Sunday 3 July.

This year, the Co-op is doing something a little different that is uplifting and truly engaging.

It is celebrating the diversity of the Co-op network so that everyone can see there's plenty of space for them to join the team.

Co-ops are a gift that gives back, no matter the nature of the business, the size or the location.

The Co-op has launched the #Unwrap Co-ops campaign for the fortnight.

#UnwrapCoops gives members the chance to celebrate the positive influence their Co-op has had on their lives (Co-op).

#UnwrapCoops will harness the power of stories to give members the chance to celebrate the positive influence their Co-op has had on their lives.

Celebrating creates an irresistible energy.

Sharing people's successes inspires others to take part. Stories emotional engage people and creates interest in #WhyCoops are great for everyone.

During the Co-op Fortnight, the company is going to broadcast its members' stories to inspire people's lives.

There are plenty to choose from because co-operatives are some of the biggest undiscovered successes in the UK - worth £40bn to the UK economy.

During the Co-op Fortnight, the company will broadcast its members' stories to inspire people's lives (Co-op).

Because they are owned and run by the people that need them, they're more resilient than other forms of business.

Co-ops are owned by the people closest to the business - not distant investors.

This means beyond profits, Co-ops focus on how they bring value to their members and community. 

People are at the heart of what the Co-op does and these people intriguing stories. Find out more HERE.

Co-operatives across Crewe have been life-changing to the local communities of Shavington, Wistaston, Willaston and further across the town.

Food bank donations to Co-op Readsdale Avenue (Ben Wye).

There have been food bank donations, raffles and recycling - helping local people in need and the environment.

Also, there have been a number of book donations across Crewe co-op stores.

The donations have been going to the mental health charity, Mind - one of the Co-ops national charity partners.

Thanks to its members, the Co-op has raised £100 million to support local communities across the UK.

This has included community fridges, improving education and organising trips for people suffering from dementia.

Book donations at Shavington Co-op. Donations go to mental health charity Mind (Ben Wye).

Become a member of the Co-op today and receive £3 off a £10 shop.

When a new member joins the Co-op using the Co-op app - from now until 12 July, they will receive a digital offer for £3 off - when they spend £10 or more in our food stores.*

*Offer excludes alcohol, fuel, lottery and stamps.

Members can but excluded items in the same transaction, but the total of their basket needs to be £10 without them for the offer to work.

Full terms and conditions can be found HERE.

Food donations from Co-op customers to St Paul's food bank (Ben Wye).

When Co-op Members buy selected Co-op branded products and services, 2p for every pound spent goes into their Co-op Membership account.

Co-op gives the same to support community organisations and local causes.

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