Chelmsford Star Co-operative Society

Chelmsford Star Co-operative Society Consumer Co-operative based in Essex Welcome to Chelmsford Star Co-operative Society based in Essex with an annual turnover of over £103 million.

We trade in food, departmental stores, travel and funerals across Braintree, Chelmsford, Ingatestone, Danbury, Writtle, Hockley, Canvey Island, South Benfleet, Tilbury and Shoeburyness. Our Society is run like any other retail business, but with a difference - we follow a co-operative set of values and principles, and we are owned and controlled by our members (shareholders). Co-operatives have al

ways believed in the ethical values of honesty, openness, social responsibility and caring for others. That’s just as true today as it was way back in 1844 when the Rochdale Pioneers launched the first successful retail co-operative. The aim then was to supply goods to the general public via a membership scheme which cost £1 to join – a large sum in those days and yet today it still only costs £1 to join most retail societies including ours. Members were also entitled to receive a proportion of the profit from their purchases, which was returned to them in the form of a dividend, and this is still the case.

🚨 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗻𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿? 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁!We’ve teamed up with Snappy Shopper to bring £10 off your first TWO groce...
20/06/2025

🚨 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗻𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿? 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁!

We’ve teamed up with Snappy Shopper to bring £10 off your first TWO grocery deliveries 🛒✨

🛍️ Use code SHOP1010 at checkout
💸 Min spend: £15
📅 Code valid: 1 June – 7 July
📣 Promo ends 28 June, but you've got until 7 July to use both discounts!

Order from your local Co-op with Snappy Shopper today and save 💚

20/06/2025
Day 2 of Little Legs Festival: We’re ready to fill you up with free fruit! 🍎🍊🍌
19/06/2025

Day 2 of Little Legs Festival: We’re ready to fill you up with free fruit! 🍎🍊🍌

Attending the Little Legs Festival in Braintree today? Come and say hello to Emily and Marianne, we have free fruit and ...
18/06/2025

Attending the Little Legs Festival in Braintree today?

Come and say hello to Emily and Marianne, we have free fruit and money off coupons to give away.

🍎🍊🍌🍓🍍

Chelmsford Star Co-op invites YOU to join 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗖𝗼-𝗼𝗽 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗨𝗽 – happening Friday 27th June from 2 to 3:30pm at Centra...
18/06/2025

Chelmsford Star Co-op invites YOU to join 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗖𝗼-𝗼𝗽 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗨𝗽 – happening Friday 27th June from 2 to 3:30pm at Central Park, Chelmsford!

Meet us at Co-op gazebo in Bell Meadow. We'll provide gloves, litter pickers, and hi-vis vests – just bring sturdy footwear and your community spirit!

Make a difference, meet new people, and help keep our green spaces beautiful.

Call 0800 254 0404 or email [email protected] to get involved today!

𝘊𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘮𝘴𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘥 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘳 𝘊𝘰-𝘰𝘱 – 𝘈𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺.

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗲 & 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗲𝗶𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗹, 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘅 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹. ✨🍷You’ll taste...
16/06/2025

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗲 & 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗲𝗶𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗹, 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘅 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹. ✨🍷

You’ll taste a selection of Co-op branded wines and cheeses and Neil will talk you through each one.

Thursday 3rd July
Tickets are £10 for Members* and £15 for Non-Members.
Doors open at 5.45pm for a 6pm start.
Chelmsford Quadrant Store

Tickets on sale now from Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wine-cheese-tasting-evening-tickets-1363005779979

*Members – please email us for a PROMO CODE – [email protected]
All proceeds go to our Community Fund

🎉 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆, 𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱.Available in selected Co-op Food stores, our COOK range makes treating Dad effortless (and delici...
13/06/2025

🎉 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆, 𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱.

Available in selected Co-op Food stores, our COOK range makes treating Dad effortless (and delicious).

🍗 Parmesan Chicken
Hand-prepared with higher-welfare British chicken, roasted new potatoes, tomatoes, and a creamy spinach & red pepper sauce. A proper dinner for a proper Dad.

🍓 Eton Mess Parfait
Sweet, light, and made by hand – this Eton Mess Parfait is a Father's Day classic. Best enjoyed with a cold beer and a retro film night (Back to the Future, anyone?).

📍 Find COOK in selected Co-op stores while stocks last.

Over the past few weeks, like many other shops, we’ve faced challenges getting stock onto our shelves—but we’re proud to...
13/06/2025

Over the past few weeks, like many other shops, we’ve faced challenges getting stock onto our shelves—but we’re proud to say deliveries are now flowing, our shelves are filling fast, and we’re getting .

This weekend looks to be a scorcher ☀️—perfect for a spontaneous BBQ, picnic, or garden get-together. So pop in for those last-minute bits: burgers, buns, cold drinks, snacks, salads—we’ve got you covered.

We’re your local co-op. We’ve been here through the tough times, and we’re ready to serve you again with a smile.

An update on our Co-op Food stock and availability following the recent supply issues, which extended from the troubles experienced by The Co-op Group.

📢 𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼-𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 – 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗯𝘂𝗿𝘆!We’re looking for a friendly and reliable General Assistant (with Post...
12/06/2025

📢 𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼-𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 – 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗯𝘂𝗿𝘆!

We’re looking for a friendly and reliable General Assistant (with Post Office duties) to join our team.

If you enjoy helping people and want to work in a welcoming, community-focused environment — we’d love to hear from you!

✅ Part-time hours
✅ Customer-focused role
✅ Full training provided

📍Apply now: https://www.chelmsfordstar.coop/vacancy/general-assistant-with-post-office-duties/

💙 𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴? 💛They might be able to get a helping hand from the Chelmsford Star Co-o...
11/06/2025

💙 𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴? 💛

They might be able to get a helping hand from the Chelmsford Star Co-operative Society’s Community Fund!

We’ve teamed up with the lovely folks at Essex Community Foundation to offer grants to local charities, projects, and good causes that are making a real difference.

ECF take care of all the background checks, so we know the funding is going to the people who need it most — and who share the values we care about.

Even better, working together means we can pool resources with other funders, which can lead to even bigger donations. Just one of the many benefits of co-operation in action! 🙌

If you know a group that could use some extra support, point them in our direction.

Here’s where to find out more and apply 👉🏼https://www.chelmsfordstar.coop/community/fund/

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗲 & 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗲𝗶𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗹, 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘅 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹. ✨🍷You’ll taste...
09/06/2025

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗲 & 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗲𝗶𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗹, 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘅 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹. ✨🍷

You’ll taste a selection of Co-op branded wines and cheeses and Neil will talk you through each one.

Tickets are £10 for Members* and £15 for Non-Members.
Doors open at 5.45pm for a 6pm start.

Tickets on sale now from Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wine-cheese-tasting-evening-tickets-1363005779979

*Members – please email us for a PROMO CODE – [email protected]
All proceeds go to our Community Fund

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HEAD OFFICE = 220 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford
CM20LS

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01245 490101

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Welcome to the page for Chelmsford Star Co-op!

We’re an independent co-operative society based in Essex with an annual turnover of over £110 million, and we have 40 convenience food stores, two Quadrant department stores, two travel agents and eight funeral homes across central and southern Essex.

We’re a bit like any other retailer, but as a co-op we’ve been set up specifically to benefit our members and the community. In fact, we’ve worked out that 30p in every £1 spent in our stores stays in Essex and benefits the region in some way. It’s one of the reasons we have been voted BEST IN THE UK for the positive Community Impact we have, and we’re really proud of that!