Mission and Values

Our Vision

Being the centre of Hornby Island, both geographically, socially, and economically, the Co-op has been working towards the betterment of the island for over 60 years.  We offer a solid shopping choice for our community.  A centre for young businesses to grow and as a long standing employer, we have provided training opportunities for family members and a secure income for a generation of employees.

Our Mission

The mission of the Hornby Island Co-op is to provide the quality of facilities, goods, and services that encourage member and employee confidence and commitment to our co-operative.

Together we will be the thriving, vibrant economic hub and heart of Hornby Island.

1. Open and voluntary membership.

Co-operatives are voluntary organizations, open to all persons able to use their services and willing to accept the responsibilities of membership without gender, social, racial, political or religious discrimination.

2. Democratic member control.

Co-ops are democratic organizations controlled by their members, who actively participate in setting policy and making decisions. Men and women serving as elected representatives are accountable to the membership. In co-ops members have equal voting rights (one member, on vote) and co-operatives at other levels are organized in a democratic manner.

3. Member economic participation.

Members contribute equity to and democratically control the capital of the co-operative. Members allocate surpluses for any or all of the following purposes; developing the co-operative (possibly by setting up reserves); distributing to members in proportion to their transactions with the co-operative; and supporting other activities approved by the membership.

4. Autonomy and independence.

Co-operatives are autonomous, self-help organizations controlled by their members. If they enter into agreements with or raise capital from other organizations, including governments or external sources, they do so on terms that ensure democratic control by their members and maintain their co-operative autonomy.

5. Education, training and information.

Co-operatives provide education and training for their members, elected representatives, managers and employees so they can contribute effectively to the development of their cooperatives.

6. Cooperation among co-operatives.

Co-operatives serve their members most effectively and strengthen the co-operative movement by working together through local, national, regional and international structures.

7. Concern for the community. 

While focusing on member needs, co-operatives work for the sustainable development of their communities through policies accepted by their members.