FARMACY CO-OP

Farmacy Co-op was launched in Bakewell in February 2020.  We're a not-for-profit social enterprise that has a big vision - but has prioritised secure access to locally produced organic food & natural essential items.  This includes a people-owned distribution network that connects local communities all over the country.  We are helping to create local economic systems that provide food security, improve our health & wellbeing, regenerate our ecosystems and allow communities to thrive & that are resilient to any crisis.  

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• We have one part-time worker who is paid but are run by volunteers (currently 20 X packers & 30 X drivers)

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Organic

The produce we deliver is certified organic - grown without chemical pesticides & non-genetically modified.

 

Local

We aim to source our produce from local organic farmers as much as possible to support the localisation of food production rather than corporate food dependence.

 

Not-for-profit

We have no shareholders - created with a legal requirement & purpose is to focus on social & environmental benefit.  We're a not-for-profit business - social enterprise - whose financial surplus (profit) goes back into the project so we can serve the community better & our mission can expand across other communities.

 

Co-operative

We believe in democracy at work and community ownership.  We also want to cooperate & collaborate with other like-minded organisations.  Co-ops also offer the decentralisation of power & control.