Question

Which year did the Rochdale Pioneers' principles officially become the basis for the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA)?

• A. 1952
• B. 1928
• C. 1937
• D. 1945

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 1937

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)