Our Values & Principles
The Midcounties Co-operative is a society that is owned and controlled locally, offering services and benefits to its members. We are working towards a better, fairer world, enhancing the lives of our colleagues, members and customers within the communities we serve. We follow the 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
Midcounties is striving to be a successful business that operates fairly, responsibly and cares about others, so the four key values and principles for us, which sum up how we do business with our members and customers, are:
