Membership in the community

We provide our members with plenty of opportunities to help make a real difference in the community, whether they can spare a little or a lot of time.

Anyone who is a member of The Co-operative can organise an event - from charity fundraising events to supporting your children's school fair - and post it on our members' events diary, which lets you know details of activities in your region.

If you want to organise your own event or set up a neighbourhood initiative, then our step-by-step guide can help get your activity off the ground. It includes tips on getting started, gauging support within your region, forming a community group and maintaining momentum.

Perhaps your community group could benefit from the support of our Community Fund. Over the past 10 years our members have donated more than £8 million from their profit share, to the benefit of hundreds of local groups, projects, community groups, self-help organisations and charities nationwide. Find out more and apply.