Derbyshire announce partnership with Central Co-op

Derbyshire County Cricket Club has announced a new two-year partnership with Central Co-op, uniting two historic co-operatives with deep roots in Derbyshire during the United Nations’ International Year of Co-operatives 2025.

The partnership officially launched on the 30 May, at the England Women’s One-Day International match between England and West Indies, held at the iconic County Ground – now named the Central Co-op County Ground.

This collaboration will see a wide range of benefits for Central Co-op Members, including up to 20% off tickets and chances to win entry to a wide range of events held at the Central Co-op County Ground.

Both organisations are proud to be co-operatives – values-driven, member-owned enterprises that exist to serve their communities. This spirit of co-operation is especially significant in 2025, as the global co-operative movement comes together to mark the UN International Year of Co-operatives, under the theme “Co-ops Build a Better World”.

Elaine Dean, President of Central Co-op, said: “Our roots in Derbyshire run deep. From our founding days to the return of the much-loved Co-op Cow landmark, we’ve always stood side by side with our communities here. Teaming up with Derbyshire County Cricket Club, another proud co-operative organisation, during this landmark year is a powerful celebration of shared purpose.”

Ryan Duckett, Chief Executive of Derbyshire County Cricket Club, said: “Central Co-op are an iconic brand at the heart of our community, and we are delighted to welcome them on board. As a Member organisation, we share our values with Central Co-op, with more than 150 years of history representing Derbyshire as a pillar of the county.

“This is a new and exciting relationship for our Club, one which we are excited to see grow and we are looking forward to creating plenty of memorable moments at The Central Co-op County Ground throughout the partnership.”

Central Co-op has a proud history in Derbyshire, from its stewardship of the historic Derby Central Hall to 65 food stores and funeral homes across the county.

Together, Central Co-op and Derbyshire County Cricket Club are demonstrating how co-operatives can work together to support local communities, champion sport and celebrate a shared legacy of member ownership and social impact.

For further details on Central Co-op’s Member benefits, head to membership.centralengland.coop/membership/member-benefits, to learn more about Derbyshire County Cricket Club or to book tickets, visit cricket.derbyshireccc.com/. Details on becoming a Central Co-op Member can be found at Members.coop.