Chelmsford Star Co-operative Society Limited
Registered Office 220 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0LS
The society is an Industrial and Provident Society registered with the Financial Services Authority under the Industrial & Provident Societies Acts, registered number IP000973R (Essex)
The society was established in 1867 and has traded since its formation with the sole intention of meeting the needs of its members, and sharing profits with them. Braintree Co-operative Society merged with Chelmsford Star Co-operative Society in 1969 to create the currently structured co-operative society, retaining the name Chelmsford Star. From relatively humble beginnings the society has developed by prudent investment, insightful management and the support of members and other customers to become a meaningful trading presence in mid-Essex operating convenience food stores, departmental stores, travel agencies, funeral businesses and renting property.
As an Industrial and Provident Society the latest version of the Society's Rules were approved by the Registry of Friendly Societies in 2009 after being adopted by the Society's Members in October 2008. The Rules are based on Model Rules 12, drawn up by Co-operatives UK and represent the most current version of recommended Rules for use by consumer Co-operative Societies. To view a copy of the current Rules click here.
Vision Statement
We aspire to be the leading ethical retailer championing excellence in service, employment and community involvement in Essex.
Mission Statement
Our Mission is to work together giving life and meaning to the Co-operative difference by trading ethically in order to share our success and serve, support and sustain local communities.
With stores located throughout Chelmsford, Braintree and the surrounding areas including south and mid-Essex, the society continues to meet the needs of its members and continues to seek new challenges to increase and strengthen its trading and its membership bases.