type consumer co operative industry retail founded 1861 headquarters stanley bett house 15 23 tentercroft street lincoln ln5 7db key people amy morley president ursula lidbetter chief executive services food stores pharmacy funeral services florist travel agent bakery coffee shop post office property services operating income 293 million members 250 000 number of employees 2 800 website www.lincolnshire.coop the lincolnshire co operative is an independent consumer co operative which operates in lincolnshire and the surrounding counties united kingdom . the society has over 200 outlets with its principal trading activity being its 83 food stores funeral homes travel agencies florists and pharmacies . 1 the society is owned by over 250 000 members who hold lincolnshire co op dividend cards 2 equal to approximately one quarter of the population of greater lincolnshire . 3 the society also owns the gadsby s bakery which is based in southwell nottinghamshire . as a co operative it shares all its profits with members . ways of doing this include paying dividend and a dividend bonus at the end of the year investing in new and improved services and supporting community groups and charities . during the 2014 15 year a sum equivalent to 5 % of pre tax profits was distributed to community initiatives . 4 since lincolnshire county council closed a number of libraries across the county the linconshire co operative has operated five libraries within its food stores and pharmacies and offers library book deliveries in areas covered by its pharmacy delivery scheme . 5 in the last full year of trading 2014 15 lincolnshire co op recorded sales of 293m and profit of 19.2 m of which more than 50 % of trade was with members . this figure included a like for like food sales increase of 1.4 % and an increase of 7.4 % at its gadsby s bakery . the society was able to pay its members a total of 3.4 m in dividend and dividend bonus during the year . 6 contents 1 about 2 history 3 trading 3.1 subsidiaries 4 see also 5 references 6 external links about edit community champions in 2013 the society set up the community champions scheme which sees every member linked to a good cause near to where they live . 7 every time they shop with the society a donation goes to that good cause . in its first year the scheme had already given away 192 750 to local causes . investors in people lincolnshire co op was re accredited as a gold standard employer in 2014 by investors in people a prestigious title shared by only 1 per cent of employers . this quality standard recognises commitment to developing staff by meeting rigorous requirements . 8 staff development the society runs an apprentice scheme with a number of apprentices working in areas including food retail and pharmacy . 9 to help staff develop employees can undertake a foundation degree in business management . the two year qualification was designed specifically for lincolnshire co op by the university of lincoln and is delivered by trainers from the society and academics from the university . environment to reduce carbon emissions lincolnshire co op buys all its energy from small scale hydro electric plants and wind farms as part of a group of co operative businesses . 10 as well as using green energy the society has taken a number of steps to cut the amount used across its sites including new outlets designed to maximise natural light and the introduction of automatic led lights and heat reclamation systems . 11 in 2013 14 solar panels were also being introduced to a number of the society s outlets . 12 charity of the year each year the society raises money for a local charity . 2012 13 saw 113 867.70 raised by customers and staff for when you wish upon a star which makes dreams come true for children who are suffering from life threatening illnesses . 13 its chosen charity for 2013 14 is the alzheimer s society which helps to tackle and raise awareness of dementia . 14 history edit see also history of the cooperative movement lincolnshire co operative was founded as lincoln co operative society in 1861 inspired by gainsborough joiner thomas parker . trading began at 1 napoleon place lincoln in september 1861 . by the end of the first quarter there were 74 members and the dividend was 9d . now there are around 230 000 members and 4.2 m was paid to them in dividend and bonuses in 2012 13 . 15 when the society reached its 150th birthday in 2011 it celebrated with a year of special events including a big birthday bash playing host to lulu and indie rock band scouting for girls . it renovated a 1970s birthday bus and an exhibition was held at the museum of lincolnshire life showcasing the society s eventful history and a memory book where members had shared comments about their co op from over the years . over half a million pounds was also donated to local good causes through the big birthday awards . 16 trading edit the society operates food stores 17 some include butchery & deli counters . all of the stores sell a range of locally sourced produce called love local 18 which is made up of items from the local area . products include lincolnshire poacher cheese made in alford pipers crisps made in brigg and lincolnshire farm eggs which come from free range hens roaming in farmers fields across lincolnshire . the love local range also includes a huge selection of baked goods including bread cakes and lincolnshire treats like plum bread made by the society s own bakery called gadsby s 19 based near newark . lincolnshire co op is proud to include lincolnshire quality meat in its love local range which is recognisable from the born and reared in lincolnshire logo on packaging and guaranteed to have come from local farms . you ll also find the famous lincolnshire sausage in lincolnshire co op stores locally sourced and made . the society runs pharmacies 20 that dispense and deliver prescriptions . all of the outlets have consultation rooms where people can have private advice from pharmacists and trained advisors . they offer a range of services including sexual health checks and blood pressure tests . several of its pharmacies are being refitted as healthy living hubs to include better facilities and emphasis on providing clinical services and giving information and advice on health matters . the concept not only encourages healthy lifestyles and the prevention of health problems but also aims to reduce expensive waste and relieve some of the burden on gp practices . funeral services 21 are another part of lincolnshire co op s family of businesses . it has provided the service for over 125 years . it offers a complete funeral arrangement service funeral bonds and links clients to a bereavement counselling service . the society has travel branches 22 which provide a wide range of services from holiday bookings to insurance car hire currency luggage and more . many branches also offer specialist extras like cruise wedding and ski experts . lincolnshire co op also runs post offices 23 filling stations 24 coffee shops 25 a memorial mason 26 and a florist . 27 in november 2013 lincolnshire co op opened south lincolnshire crematorium 28 a community facility available for ceremonies organised by all local funeral directors . it includes a memorial garden a flower court and a chapel that seats 100 people . subsidiaries edit the following trading companies are wholly owned subsidiary undertakings of the parent society lincoln co operative chemists ltd. 29 lcs retail limited 30 lincoln shop equipment ltd. 31 lcs property limited 32 lincoln corn exchange and markets 1991 ltd. 33 f maltby & sons ltd 34 gadsby s of southwell ltd. greetwell developments ltd. ellcee limited see also edit british co operative movement lincolnshire co operative challenge lincolnshire credit union references edit registered in england and wales under the companies act 2014 no. 141r http www.thenews.coop 100950 news community lincolnshire co op welcomes 250000th member http reports.uk.coop economy2016 http www.lincolnshire.coop documents page financial report 2015.pdf https www.lincolnshire.gov.uk news lincolnshire co operative offers support to five county libraries 117147 . article http www.lincolnshire.coop documents page financial report 2015.pdf http www.lincolnshire.coop your community community champions.aspx http www.lincolnshire.coop divisions work for us our achievements investors in people gold.aspx http www.lincolnshire.coop divisions work for us our apprenticeship scheme.aspx http www.lincolnshire.coop your society about us environment green energy.aspx http www.lincolnshire.coop your society about us environment new technologies.aspx http www.lincolnshire.coop news co op invests % c2 % a3120 000 in solar power.aspx http www.lincolnshire.coop news % c2 % a3113k to make wishes come true.aspx http www.lincolnshire.coop your community charity of the year.aspx http www.lincolnshire.coop your society lincolnshire co op % 27s history.aspx http www.lincolnshire.coop your society lincolnshire co op % 27s history our 150th birthday year.aspx http www.lincolnshire.coop food http www.lincolnshire.coop divisions food stores love local.aspx http www.gadsbysbakery.co.uk contact.aspx http www.lincolnshire.coop pharmacy http www.lincolnshire.coop funeral http www.lincolnshire.coop travel http www.lincolnshire.coop post offices http www.lincolnshire.coop food our stores filling stations http www.lincolnshire.coop food our stores coffee shops http www.lincolnshire.coop funeral our services funeral arrangements memorials http www.lincolnshire.coop florist http www.lincolnshire.coop funeral our services south lincolnshire crematorium registered in england and wales no. 13706r registered in england and wales no. 3171397 registered in england and wales no. 603782 registered in england and wales no. 25275r registered in england and wales no. 2552242 registered in england and wales no 463734 external links edit lincolnshire 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