Our Cooperative and Ethical Values

Self-help - We help people to help themselves

Self-responsibility - We take responsibility for, and answer for our actions

Democracy - We give our members a say in the way we run our organisation

Equality - Members will have equal rights and benefits (according to their contribution)

Equity - Members will be treated justly and fairly

Solidarity - Members will support each other and other cooperatives

Openness - Nobody’s perfect, and we won’t hide it when we’re not

Honesty - We are honest about what we do and the way we do it

Social Responsibility - We encourage people to take responsibility for their own community, and work together to improve it

Caring for Others - We regularly fund charities and local community groups