Scotmid donation to Dundee Russian School

On Saturday morning I was pleased to go along to Harris Academy to visit the Dundee Russian School.  Dundee Russian School teaches Russian language and culture mostly to the children of Russian immigrants living in Dundee and the surrounding area.  As a member of the North Regional Committee of Scotmid Co-operative I was delighted to present the Dundee Russian School with a cheque for £300 for musical equipment.  It was really interesting to hear about the work of the Dundee Russian School.

This donation was part of Scotmid's work in the communities in which it works.  I know that many companies make charitable donations but I think that in showing a concern for the local community Scotmid demonstrates the difference that being a co-operative can make.  The video below shows how democracy works in a co-operative.  The last few years have demonstrated that the traditional capitalist model of shareholder owned businesses does not have all the answers.  I think that now is the time for the co-operative model.