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.

05/02/2026

Starts this Sunday...

𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗪𝗶𝗻!

Dreaming of strolling along the Seine, enjoying fresh croissants, and taking in the breath taking sights of Paris? Now’s your chance to make it happen with our Scan to Win competition!

From 8th February to 28th February 2026, simply shop with us, scan your Membership card or App, and you could be in with a chance of winning an unforgettable Paris City Break for two worth up to £2,000.

Entering couldn’t be easier:

- Spend £30 or more in any participating Our Co-op Food store
- Scan your Membership card or App at the till
- You’ll be automatically entered into the prize draw

Even better — every qualifying shop counts as a new entry, so the more you shop, the more chances you have to win!

Find out more here: https://www.chelmsfordstar.coop/scan-to-win-a-paris-city-break-worth-up-to-2000/

This Friday. One day. One simple thank you. 🤍Enjoy 10% off your entire shop this Friday only at your Co-op store. From e...
29/01/2026

This Friday. One day. One simple thank you. 🤍

Enjoy 10% off your entire shop this Friday only at your Co-op store. From everyday essentials to weekend treats, it’s our way to say thank you for being part of OurCoop 🤝

Just scan your Membership card at the till to save automatically. 😊


Terms apply.

26/01/2026

Today marks a landmark moment for the UK’s co-operative movement.

CentralCoop, Chelmsford Star and Midcounties Co-operative have come together to form OurCoop.

With over 150 years of shared heritage, OurCoop, now the largest independent co-operative in the UK, will continue our commitment in growing communities locally, nationally and globally.

OurCoop brings together a family of businesses connected by values, fairness and commitment to the communities that our members care about.

https://www.centralcoop.co.uk/our-coop/

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✨ 𝗧𝗼𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 ✨𝙇𝙚𝙩’𝙨 𝙨𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙘 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙢𝙖𝙨!Our Toy Appeal is now open at selected stores. Bring a new, un...
02/12/2025

✨ 𝗧𝗼𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 ✨

𝙇𝙚𝙩’𝙨 𝙨𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙘 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙢𝙖𝙨!

Our Toy Appeal is now open at selected stores. Bring a new, unopened gift for a child in our community and help make their morning special.

📍 Drop-off locations include: Writtle, Kings Road (Chelmsford), Beehive Lane (Chelmsford), Havengore, Danbury, Ingatestone, Nevendon Road, The Sorrells, and East Tilbury.

Thank you for helping make every child’s Christmas brighter!

Find out more here including pick up dates and times: https://www.chelmsfordstar.coop/central-co-op-toy-appeal-2025-help-bring-christmas-magic-to-local-children/

🌟 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱! 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼-𝗼𝗽 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 🌟We’re excited to welcome our members to a special event where we’ll be s...
01/12/2025

🌟 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱! 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼-𝗼𝗽 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 🌟

We’re excited to welcome our members to a special event where we’ll be sharing how we’re continuing to build a sustainable Society rooted in the proud heritage and community spirit of Chelmsford Star.

📅 Thursday 4th December 2025
📍 Essex County Cricket Club, The Ambassador Cruise Line Ground, Chelmsford

Come along to:
✨ Meet Central Co-op Board Directors and members of the Executive team
✨ Learn more about Central Co-op and our future plans
✨ Share your thoughts, ask questions, and get involved
✨ Enjoy light refreshments from our Christmas range

🕕 Timings:
Tea & coffee from 6pm
Meeting begins at 6.30pm

📲 Book your place here: https://shorturl.at/i76ws

For any questions, feel free to email: [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you there! 💚

✨ 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲!✨After 158 years of serving our communities, we proudly bring you the last ever edition of...
28/11/2025

✨ 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲!✨

After 158 years of serving our communities, we proudly bring you the last ever edition of Starlight Magazine — closing a chapter, but opening a new one as we continue our journey within Central Co-op.

Read stories of community, heritage, charity, change… and what comes next. 💙

👉 Download & read now: https://www.chelmsfordstar.coop/members/

Join Co-op Funeral Directors -Essex this festive season for our 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 — a gentle evening of refl...
27/11/2025

Join Co-op Funeral Directors -Essex this festive season for our 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 — a gentle evening of reflection and remembrance. 🌟

📅 Friday 12th December
🕕 From 6pm (service begins at 6:30pm)
📍 Old Park Meadow Natural Burial Ground, Coppice Lane, North End, Dunmow. CM6 3PL

A time to remember, reflect, and celebrate the lives of those we hold dear.
Learn more ➡️ https://funerals.chelmsfordstar.coop/join-us-at-our-christmas-remembrance-service-friday-12th-december-2025/

☕ 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝘂𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿! ❄️Whether it’s a Pret Express barista-quality coffee or a My Coffe...
21/11/2025

☕ 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝘂𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿! ❄️

Whether it’s a Pret Express barista-quality coffee or a My Coffee Station favourite, you’ll find great-tasting coffee ready when you are — perfect for those chilly mornings.

🍴 Plus, why not grab some hot food to go while you’re there?

📍 Find your nearest Co-op food store and check what’s available here: https://www.chelmsfordstar.coop/find-us/

Address

HEAD OFFICE = 220 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford
CM20LS

Telephone

01245 490101

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