Forum Post: The Co-operative Group, from the United Kingdom: look how it works

Co-operative Group Limited is a United Kingdom consumer cooperative with a diverse range of business interests. It is co-operatively run and owned by its members. It is the largest organisation of this type in the world, with over 5.5 million members, who all have a say in how the business is run and how its social goals are achieved. The group comprises a family of businesses, including: Food, Travel, Financial Services, Healthcare, Funeral care, Legal Services, Motors and Online Electricals.

Membership is open to everyone, provided that they share the values and principles upon which the group was founded. Every year members receive a share of the group's profit, based on the total amount of profit made, and the amount of money they spent with the organization in that year. Its slogans are 'Good for everyone' and 'Good with food'.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Co-operative_Group

Cooperatives are the way to go! Not only Consumers' cooperatives, but also Workers' cooperatives, and Credit Unions. Share this idea!