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British businesses lead the world helping slavery survivors recover …But one in five totally unaware of modern slavery, says Co-op

Stuart Mitchell

Two years ago the Co-op and one charity began working together to help two modern slavery survivors back into paid employment and regain control of their lives stolen by their traffickers….now 18 businesses and 26 charities – brought together by the Co-op – are leading businesses worldwide in supporting the recovery through the award-winning Bright Future programme. Yet, one in five Brits remain totally unaware of modern slavery despite Government legislation, high profile charity campaigns, business support for victims and increased publicity surrounding the issue. New research issued today (01/03/19)…

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Co-op launches Smartwater Fog Cannons to combat crime in communities

Stuart Mitchell

Co-op’s commitment to colleague and community safety has seen the retailer “launch” Smartwater fog cannons on Friday, 15 March. The forensic first is designed to deter crime by deploying a dense fog to obscure vision while linking criminals and stolen goods back to the scene of a crime. The Co-op is working with SmartWater and security fog specialists PROTECT to roll-out the new forensic deterrent in its food stores, starting in towns and cities in South Wales, Greater Manchester and London. The move forms part of the retailer’s investment in…

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Tackling loneliness with social prescribing – a British Red Cross and Co-op success story

Stuart Mitchell

Ahead of the first ever Social Prescribing Day on March 14, the British Red Cross and Co-op partnership highlighted how social prescribing can transform the lives of the lonely and socially isolated. There is growing interest in social prescribing – services which refer people to non-clinical support within communities and the voluntary sector – as a means of improving health outcomes and reducing demand for health services. But the British Red Cross and Co-op believe it can also be used to address loneliness. The organisations published a Shared Learning Report…

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Co-op launches search for inspiring community mentors

Stuart Mitchell

Co-op is looking for inspiring people to mentor its Co-op Member Pioneers, whilst playing an important part in Co-op’s overall community mission. The Group currently has more than 300 Member Pioneers, who work with Co-op members, food stores, funeral homes, local causes, and other co-ops to help support and connect them to others in their local communities. To help them with this work, the Group is now recruiting 40 Member Pioneer Co-ordinators to take on a part-time, paid role to lead a group of 10-15 Pioneers. Russell Gill, head of…

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Co-op launches franchise recruitment programme

Stuart Mitchell

The Co-op has today unveiled moves to develop franchise stores, which will be the first time the 175-year-old supermarket has licenced its brand to independent retailers. This expansion programme aims to create a significant number of new Co-op branded stores under its franchise offering, on top of its recent announcement to build around 100 new owned and operated stores in 2019. This is a unique proposition for independent retailers who share the Co-op values and principles to become part of the Co-op community and is in addition to having access…

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