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When was the Rochdale Equitable Pioneers' Co-operative Society founded?

A15 August 1854

B15 August 1844

C15 September 1844

D15 August 1834

Answer:

B. 15 August 1844

Read Explanation:

Rochdale Equitable Pioneers' Co-operative Society (REPS)

  • Founded: 15 August 1844

  • Started Business: 21 December 1844

  • Place: Toad Lane, Rochdale, near Manchester, England

  • Registered under: Friendly Societies Act, 1793

  • Later gives legal recognition by: Industrial and Provident Societies Act, 1852

  • Type: First successful consumer co-operative in the world

  • Rochdale Pioneers principles becomes the basis for ICA principles in the year 1937.

Founders:

  • Formed by 28 flannel weavers, including one woman (Antutale)

  • Each contributed £1

  • Met in 1843 in a chapel hall to plan the society

Key Leaders:

  • President: Charles Howarth (also known as the Constitution Maker)

  • Secretary: James Daly

  • Trade Union Leader: Charles Howarth (organized the Rochdale Weavers’ Union)


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