Here are the results of the survey we ask all new supporters to fill in. This early June 2014 with 2,071 respondents.
Account type |
|
|
I use the Co-op Bank's services as an individual |
1994 |
96.3% |
I represent an organisation that banks with the Co-op |
77 |
3.7% |
Which of these should we focus on first? |
|
|
Make sure the Co-operative Bank sticks to its ethical policy |
1071 |
51.7% |
Help the Co-operative Bank return to majority mutual ownership |
942 |
45.5% |
Find an alternative ethical bank we can switch to |
48 |
2.3% |
None of these |
7 |
0.3% |
Which of these do you agree with? (If any) |
|
|
We need a commitment in the constitution of the bank to retain and abide by customer-led ethical policy |
1658 |
80.1% |
The only way to guarantee that the bank keeps to its principles is mutual control |
1443 |
69.7% |
Majority mutual ownership isn't enough, it must be 100% |
693 |
33.5% |
What would make you stay? |
|
|
Only if there is a commitment in the constitution to retain and abide by customer-led ethical policies |
882 |
42.6% |
Only if there is a commitment and plan to return to mutual ownership and control as well |
832 |
40.2% |
I won't stay with the Co-operative bank whatever happens |
6 |
0.3% |
I have no plan to leave the bank now |
343 |
16.6% |
Would you invest in a mutual fund? |
|
|
Yes, I would be prepared to invest to help re-mutualise the Co-op Bank |
1298 |
62.7% |
Yes, I would be prepared to invest but only to help create a new bank |
99 |
4.8% |
No, I would not invest |
504 |
24.3% |
Comments
JP (not verified)
Mon, 2013-12-09 00:10
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Policy
As well as the general ethical policy it is very important to me how the staff are treated (I'm not now or ever been employed by Co-op, I just believe in 'do as you would be done by'). I never knowingly trade with companies that have non-UK call centres. I always try to trade with companies that treat their staff how I want/expect to be treated.
marilyn corry (not verified)
Thu, 2013-12-12 17:05
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co-op banking
I will switch to Nationwide if Co-op does not maitain ethical policy
Andy Bowdler (not verified)
Fri, 2013-12-13 08:29
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co-op banking
Whilst the Nationwide is a good building society, and my wife and I have a joint account there, I wanted a bank with more definitive ethical policies.
Fergus Barr-Bentley (not verified)
Wed, 2013-12-25 22:13
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Inaccurate representation.
I dont feel the survey feflects honestly the quantity of intellectuals who exist; and, feel ethicaly obliged to maintain our own consciences through the actions of our bank.................