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Young people demand a fairer transition to Net Zero

Stuart Mitchell

Young people have revealed concerns that the pathway to Net Zero will exacerbate the class divide, according to new research from Co-op and its charity, the Co-op Foundation. The study explored the views of 16-24 year olds when thinking about the journey to Net Zero, including the risks and opportunities for young people. A climate class divide The majority (73%) revealed concerns that impacts from the transition to Net Zero will affect some groups of people more than others: A quarter (25%) felt those on lower incomes and/or from lower…

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Co-op Legal Services reveals increase in the value of legacies left to charity in wills

Stuart Mitchell

We’re a nation of givers! As Co-op Legal Services latest business data reveals the number of gifts being left to charity has increased by over 18%* in the last 12 months, with pledges in wills having an estimated value of £51m. To mark Remember A Charity Week (10th – 16th September 2023) Co-op Legal Services is urging people to take a moment to consider leaving a gift to a charity in their Will, after looking after family and friends. Gifts left in wills are vital to charities, Cancer Research UK…

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Co-op campaigns to break the ‘class ceiling’

Stuart Mitchell

Co-op is taking action to break the ‘Class Ceiling’, as new research has found that a significant number of people believe that what they achieve in life is dictated by their background. Nearly a fifth (17%) of UK adults believe they have missed out on a job due to their background, accent or social status, with a tenth (10%) of people revealing that they have been teased for their accent. As a result, a quarter (26%) have changed the way they look for a job interview** and a tenth (11%)…

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Co-op members to have their say and help towards raising £5m for Barnardo’s

Stuart Mitchell

Members of the UK’s largest co-operative business are being encouraged to participate in voting as part of Co-op’s 2023 AGM and help towards raising £5 million for Barnardo’s – the UK’s biggest children’s charity. A new initiative, announced today, is intended to encourage members to use their vote to shape the way Co-op does business and help create a fairer world. Members who are eligible to vote will generate £1 for voting on representatives within Co-op’s National Members’ Council, directors on the Co-op Board or on AGM motions, including bringing…

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Co-op and Nisa help £20M of funds flow for clean water projects

Stuart Mitchell

On last months World Water Day, Co-op announced that its members and customers have raised over £20 million to date to support clean water and sanitation projects, through its partnership with The One Foundation and Water Unite. The convenience retailer is the only supermarket to have an own brand charity water, which is available at almost 7,500 convenience stores, including independent Nisa retailers who are supplied by Co-op. As part of this initiative, 3p of every litre of Co-op own brand water sold goes to The One Foundation – a…

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