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Central England Co-operative

Central Co-op (Central England Co-operative Limited) is an independent, Member-owned community-based co-operative business in the UK with more than 460 trading premises across 21 counties.

Last updated September 15, 2026

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Overview

Central Co-op, legally Central England Co-operative Limited, describes itself as a successful, independent, community-based co-operative business owned by its Members. It reports more than 460 trading premises across 21 counties, with main business activities in food retail (including petrol filling stations), funeral services and property investment. It states that its heritage dates back almost 180 years and that it has grown to become one of the largest and most successful co-operatives in the UK. Its strategic direction is guided by its purpose of creating a sustainable Society for all, underpinned by co-operative values and a mission to provide a co-operative difference and Member benefit. Its business trading address is Central House, Queen Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire WS13 6QD.

History

Central Co-op states that its heritage dates back almost 180 years, and that it has grown to become one of the largest and most successful co-operatives in the UK. It operates as an independent, community-based co-operative business owned by its Members, with more than 460 trading premises across 21 counties. Its main business activities are food retail, including petrol filling stations, funeral services and property investment. The long-term strategic direction and shape of the business, and how it operates as a Member-owned, community-based co-operative Society, are guided by its purpose of creating a sustainable Society for all, underpinned by internationally recognised co-operative values and a mission to provide a co-operative difference and Member benefit.

Products and positioning

An independent, Member-owned, community-based co-operative business guided by co-operative values and a purpose of creating a sustainable Society for all.

  • Food retail, including petrol filling stations

  • Funeral services

  • Property investment

Recent events

  • Unconfirmed

    Central England Co-operative appoints Andy Peake as commercial director[4]

    Reported:

    Central England Co-operative appointed Andy Peake as its commercial director. He will lead the product and category team and continue the development of its commercial strategy.

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