Sarah-Jane Falconer - Coop Member Activator Orkney

05/03/2026

Do pop in to the Blue Door to support this cause. Stromness Shopping Week association are one of the Stromness Local Causes for the Co-op Local Community Fund!

Remember to pop on to your Co-op app to select your chosen cause to support them!

Actual scenes from the Blue Door today ⬇️ with more deliveries due in tomorrow.

Do not miss out on some fantastic bargains, we are only there for three more days!

Oh, and did we mention there’s home bakes and a raffle?

Open from 10-4.

03/03/2026

🌱 Community in Action in Kirkwall 🌱

Last night I had the pleasure of visiting Greener Orkney Community Fridge in Kirkwall, who are the Caboodle partner for our two stores.

The Community Fridge plays such an important role locally – helping to reduce food waste while supporting people across our community by making surplus food available to everyone. It was brilliant to see first-hand the dedication of the volunteers and the positive impact this partnership is having here in .

As Co-op Member Activator in Orkney, it’s incredibly rewarding to see our stores working alongside local organisations. A huge thank you to everyone involved for the warm welcome and for the vital work you do 💚

Thank you to Fiona and Mimi who welcomed me last night!

19/02/2026

Throughout the UK, our network of Co-op Member Activators raise awareness of our membership and work closely with Co-op Members and other colleagues to deliver initiatives on the issues that matter most in our communities. Watch our video to find out more: https://coop.uk/4o0W0gW 💙

19/02/2026

🙌 Co-op Member Activators are hosting local events throughout March to help Co-op Members save money and prevent food waste.

Read the blog to learn more and find an event near you: https://coop.uk/4kLOXZd

13/02/2026

🙌 Co-op Members asked us to help them save money and reduce impact on the environment by helping them to prevent food waste. Join us at a Co-op local community event in March to learn and share some hints and tips https://coop.uk/4bBUyPp

I am going to be in the Kirkwall, Pickaquoy Road Co-op Store along with the Community Fridge on the 27th March 2026 between 12pm and 2pm. I look forward to seeing you all there!

13/02/2026

Do you want to have a say in how we share £5 million pounds in communities?

Well stop scrolling and download the Co-op App and decide where our money goes 🎯

You can choose from 2,500 causes and support your local community: https://coop.uk/4klvhLG

30/01/2026

Hello! I'm Sarah-Jane, your local Member Activator for Co-op in Orkney.

My role is threefold, I assist existing members of Co-op to ensure they are getting the best out of their memberships and by helping them to choose a local cause to receive funding from the Co-op's Local Community Fund.

I also network and connect with people and local community groups, help out at events and support local groups and campaigns. You'll find me out and about visiting local groups, community spaces, events and local Co-op food stores. I'm here to listen, connect and help where I can.

Lastly, I also support local Co-op stores through tastings and in store fundraising. I'm really looking forward to meeting more local community groups and individuals over the coming months and getting to know more about the what matters to Orkney communities.

If you would like to get in touch for a chat, please feel free to contact me on [email protected]