Scotmid helps tackle youth unemployment in Scotland with skills workshops

Scotmid Co-operative has provided a series of skills training workshops across Scotland to help tackle youth unemployment, as part of a nationwide initiative by the food and grocery industry. The Feeding Britain’s Future campaign is aimed at helping young unemployed people gain the skills they need to get back into work. Scotmid delivered the employment […]

OGM 2013 Results

The OGM was held on 30 September 2013 at The Hilton Edinburgh Grosvenor Hotel, Edinburgh, and on 1 October 2013 at South Lanarkshire Council Headquarters, Almada Street, Hamilton and The Northern Hotel, Brechin. Voting Results Following a presentation on the Board’s proposal for the next stage of development of the Society’s democratic structure a resolution […]

Results of Board Elections 2013

At the Ordinary General Meeting held in Edinburgh, Hamilton and Brechin on 30 September and 1 October 2013, there were uncontested elections for 4 places to serve on the Board.  The following Members were re-elected. Board Member to represent the East Region Harry Cairney was re-elected to serve a 3 year term of office Board […]

Busy bees in Coupar Angus receive funding from Scotmid

Scotmid has helped fund a new educational initiative about bumblebees in a local park in Coupar Angus, Perth and Kinross. The ‘bumblebee interpretation board’ will provide the local community with information on bumblebees and their importance in society. It is also designed to encourage park visitors to explore an area designated for biodiversity. The bumblebee […]

Comparable results from Scotmid despite difficult start to year

Operating Profit of £2m for the 26 weeks ended 27th July 2013. £0.1m down on the first half last year Focus on new initiatives Steady performance in the context of the markets we operate in. Merger with Penrith Co-operative is important milestone for Scotmid Strong balance sheet with assets of around £95m Scotmid Co-operative has […]