Values & Principles

Our values

Self help - helping people help themselves
Self-responsibility - we take responsibility for our actions
Democracy - we give our members a say in how the business is run
Equality - each member has a vote, regardless of how much they have in their share account
Equity - we operate with fairness and without bias
Solidarity - we share a common interest & purpose with our members & other Co-operatives
Honesty - we aim to be honest & transparent
Openness - we accept that we may make mistakes but we will admit them
Social responsibility - we support local communities & work to improve them
Caring for others - we fund charities & good causes & support community groups from the profits we generate from the business