It is important that our members have the opportunity to tell us what matters to them and to share their experiences as a member. There are two easy ways for you to do this. Either go onto the members' forum or email us your views.


Our values & Principles

The Midcounties Co-operative is a society that is owned and controlled locally, offering services and benefits to its members. We work towards a better, fairer world, enhancing the lives of our colleagues, members and customers within the communities we serve. We follow the ethical Co-operative values and principles of the global Co-operative movement.

Our Values

Self-help, Self-responsibility, Democracy, Equality, Equity and Solidarity.

Our Ethical Values

Honesty, Openness, Social Responsibility and caring for others.

Our Principles

• Voluntary and open membership
• Democratic member control
• Member economic participation
• Automony and independence
• Education, training and information
• Co-operation among co-operatives
• Concern for the community

If you would like to learn more about the values and principles of the Co-operative Movement, visit the webpage of the International Co-operative Alliance at http://www.ica.coop/coop/principles.html