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)