The Co-op is opening a new store in Croydon this month.

The new store, located on South End, will open on on October 26, providing 19 full and part time jobs, with an in-store bakery, Costa Coffee machine, cash point, self-scan tills and paypoint.

The store brings a funding boost locally through Co-op’s Membership scheme – members receive a 5% reward on the purchase of own-brand products and services, with Co-op donating a further 1% to causes.

Causes in the area currently benefitting include: Oasis Community Hub Project, Croydon’s local mental health support charity, “Mind”, Croydon Home Visit Hearing Support Service and South Norwood neighbourhood care, with Co-op members able to choose which group they would like to support online.

Stuart Reaks, Co-op area manager,: “We are delighted to have undertaken such a significant investment in Croydon and are very proud to be part of this community.

“The Co-op is moving forward with a clear purpose and momentum, and our ambition is to ensure the store is a local hub for people living in the area.

“We also want shoppers to know that they can become a co-owner and member of their Co-op. Our members make a difference locally and simply by swiping their membership card when they shop with us, they are raising much needed funding for organisations who contribute to improving local life.”