We understand the foundation of a nation’s development is through the support of education. Co-op Bank has made significant investments into the educational development of its communities at all age levels. Current and past community projects in Education include:

• Super Starter Education Investment Plan Scholarships
• St. George’s University Knowledge Bowl
• J.B. Renwick/Arnold Williamson Shareholders’ Outreach Forum

Co-op Bank’s commitment to health is through its Healthier Lifestyles programme, which aims to create an awareness of healthy living and physical exercise. The programme also intends to promote a proactive approach to health issues and make vital information concerning health matters available to the public. To achieve these objectives, the bank developed two (2) initiatives: a Health Exposition (HealthEx) and a family fun walk dubbed “Pump it Up!” which has been held every year since 2009.

For decades, Co-op Bank has been a consistently strong advocate for the development of sports and local athletes in the tri-island state. The investments the bank has made over the years have positively impacted the lives of talented sportsmen both on and off the field.

Current and past community projects in Sports include:

• Primary Schools’ Games: For over fifteen years, Co-op Bank has invested in the development of students through consistent sponsorship of the Co-op Bank Primary Schools’ Games at the parish and national levels. These games provide an avenue for continuous growth and an opportunity for students to display their talents in the nation’s largest sporting event at the primary school level. As at 2016, Co-op Bank is proud to have a total of six (6) parish games, as well as the National Games under its umbrella.
• Kirani James: Co-op Bank followed the athletic journey of Kirani James, a young athlete with enormous potential participating in the Co-op Bank Primary Schools’ Games. Kirani is now an Olympic medalist, winning gold in 2012 and bronze in 2016, forming an official partnership with Co-op Bank as an ambassador in 2011. Co-op Bank continues to support Kirani as he travels the world to represent and promote both the Bank and his country.

The Bank’s commitment to its communities transcends the classroom and overflows  into the environment. The adoption of five (5) bus shelters in Grenada and one (1) in Carriacou ensures a strong presence in the communities while providing commuters with shelter against the elements. Co-op Bank also proudly maintains and beautifies two (2) of the nation’s largest roundabouts located in Plains, St. Patrick and the Sir Eric Matthew Gairy Botanical Gardens roundabout in Tanteen, St. George.

It doesn’t stop there. Co-op Bank also maintains forty (40) road safety signs strategically located just before the pedestrian crossings at all nineteen (19) secondary schools in Grenada, in an effort to protect the nation’s children while entering and leaving the school grounds. In Carriacou, Co-op Bank maintains fourteen (14) village road signs, ensuring that road users are aware of their surroundings as they traverse the northern part of the island.

Co-op Bank believes that our culture is the life blood of our nation’s rich heritage and fascinating history, and that developing our unique culture has the potential to positively impact the lives of all Grenadians. For this reason, this community pillar has gained Co-op Bank’s unwavering support for many years.

• Theatre Productions: Co-op Bank has long since supported local theatrical productions as a way to encourage existing and budding playwrights to showcase their talents and creativity in the arts. Every year Co-op Bank adopts at least two (2) productions done by the island’s main production companies and assists them with ways in which they can enhance the quality of their productions.
• Christmas Brass: The annual Christmas Brass concert produced by the Royal Grenada Police Force Band is steeped in tradition with renditions of traditional Christmas music with an extra flair. Co-op Bank’s close relationship with the Police Force has resulted in support in several areas, but most especially the Christmas Brass concert.