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Ujamaa Cooperative Society Limited

In a co-operative, we are not just consumers or members, we are also owners.

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A co-operative is owned by the people who use it and operates for the benefit of its owners and community. Cooperatives are very different from privately owned stores or supermarkets which are owned and governed by investors and the profits of the business go to the investors, not the members.

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At our Co-op, members own the business and the profits belong to the community. Because you own the Co-op, you are entitled to share in the profits.

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At our Co-op, your membership fee is in the form of shares. You buy a legal equity share and further invest through shopping at the Co-op.

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This investment of capital allows our Co-op to set up and operate the retail outlet, buy inventory from producers & have working capital to pay monthly expenses.

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It also entitles you to dividends depending on the surplus made.  Your investment in purchases entitles you to a patronage rebate depending on the surplus achieved.

How it Works

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  • To join, complete the application form below.

  • Your application is reviewed by the Board of Directors and if approved, you will be sent an email of acceptance.

  • Pay the application fee of $25 and invest $50 in shares.

  • You will also receive a log in for the Members-only area of the website where you can make and track your orders and receive other member information.

What are the Benefits of Membership?

For Consumer-Members

  • Ownership of Co-op

  • Share in the profits

  • The more you buy from yourself, the more you benefit

  • One member, one vote

  • Collective voice

  • High quality & low cost products

  • Forum for discussion, Lobbying

  • Strengthening of businesses, communities and families

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For Producer-Members

  • Offtake Agreement (ready buyers)

  • Marketing of Products

  • Training/Technical Assistance

  • Bulk Purchase of inputs

  • Modest financial credit

  • Ownership of Co-op

  • Share in the profits

  • One member, one vote

  • Collective voice

  • Forum for discussion, Lobbying

  • Strengthening of businesses, communities and families

Join Our Co-op
At the Co-op, your membership means more. It means you own part of your local co‑op.
You're about to become a member of the Ujamaa Co-operative Society Limited for: BDS$75
This includes:
  • Application fee: $25
  • 5 Qualifying Shares: $25
  • 5 Ordinary Shares: $25
Each member must purchase at least five (5) shares annually ($25)
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