• what is it?
• join the scheme
• additional benefits
• current group members
• how much could we earn?

Community Card
What is it?

One of the Co-operative values is self help which was the reasoning behind the development of the Community Card as a fair tool to aid any local community group that needs to raise ongoing funds for what ever reason.

Launched in July 1999, the Community Card Scheme has grown from strength to strength with many local groups reaping the financial benefits. Today almost 175 local community groups have opened a Community Card account, amongst them are schools, playgroups, sports clubs, charities, churches, scout groups and many others. In 2000 the Society proudly won the Community Category in the prestigious Mid Essex Business Awards.

To join this free scheme, simply register your group and you will be given a membership account number. You may then request a number of cards which will be personalised to your group, just hand them to your supporters and ask them to present them at the till every time they shop in any Chelmsford Star Co-operative store.

‘Last year we successfully raised over £400 using our Community Cards, providing the school with much needed outdoor play equipment.’

Danbury Park School

Most purchases you make qualify for stars which can be converted into cash at a rate of £5 for every 1,000 points. Funds can be withdrawn on a quarterly basis or carried over. When you cash in your stars we will donate an extra 50% to your group.

Our Member Relations department can also help you by promoting fund raising events, offer press and PR support and customer awareness campaigns through our trading outlets.

‘With no outlay and easy administration the card is a great scheme’

Friends Of Tyrells School

Click here to download a community card application form