Member Services : Overview
As a co-operative, Tamworth Co-operative Society is owned and democratically controlled by its members. The members are the "Shareholders" of the business and have an equal say in how the Society is run.
The Committees that are responsible for running the business are elected by, and accountable to, the membership. As with any other kind of shareholder business, the Board is responsible for reporting the progress of the Society to the membership at Members' Meetings that are held annually.
What Does My Share Account Entitle Me To?
- Lifelong membership
- Participation in the democratic running of the organisation
- Entry to Members' Meetings
- Please note that a member is required to keep a minimum balance of £1.00 in their share account.
Who are the Board of Directors?
- This Society is locally owned, with all of its Board Members residing in our trading area
- They are all members of the Society who have been elected to serve on the Board by other members
- Board Members serve a three-year term of office and if they wish can stand for re-election when their term of office has been completed
What is the Member Relations Department?
- The Member Relations Department, based at Head Office in Tamworth, is responsible for membership development and participation within the Society.
- Member Relations is run by a Sub Committee of the Board of Directors.
- The aims are to ensure that the Society serves the local community and Society members in many ways
- Active Membership recruitment is carried out on a regular basis, both within our Stores and the wider community. The aim of recruitment is to ensure that our customers are our members, and our members are our customers
