Co-operative principles and values

Our staff and the work that they do reflect the following co-operative values and principles.

Values:

• Self–help
• Responsibility
• Democracy
• Equality
• Equity and solidarity.
• Honesty
• Openness
• Social responsibility
• Caring for others.
   

Principles:

The co-operative principles are guidelines by which co-operatives put their values into practice. These are principles held by all co-operatives in all countries in the world. They include:

• Voluntary and open membership
• Democratic member control
• Member economic participation
• Authority and independence
• Education
• Training and information
• Co-operation among co-operatives
• Concern for the community.