Product Offerings
Products:
Surplus Food: Packaged Foods, Fresh Produce, Beverages
Household Goods: Cleaning Supplies, Personal Care Items
Clothing: Apparel, Footwear
Company Shop Group is the UK’s leading redistributor of surplus food and household products, operating at the intersection of commercial efficiency and social value. Headquartered in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, the organization operates a network of outlets and redistribution services that help reduce waste across the supply chain while supporting families and individuals on the lowest incomes. As a pioneering social enterprise, Company Shop Group turns industry surplus into social and environmental good.
Core Business
Company Shop Group specializes in the redistribution of surplus stock from food manufacturers, retailers, and suppliers. The company provides commercially viable and socially impactful solutions for surplus management through two main channels:
- Company Shop – Member-only surplus supermarkets offering discounted branded products to key workers and frontline staff.
- Community Shop – A social enterprise model offering low-cost food and household goods alongside life-changing wraparound support services for vulnerable individuals.
The business model ensures that usable surplus products find a second life instead of going to waste, contributing to the UK’s circular economy goals.
Product and Service Offerings
Company Shop Group handles a broad spectrum of surplus goods across sectors:
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Surplus Food:
- Packaged food and drinks
- Chilled and frozen items
- Bakery, dairy, produce, meat, and ready meals
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Household Products:
- Cleaning and hygiene products
- Toiletries and personal care
- Pet food and household essentials
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Clothing and Non-Food Items:
- Apparel and footwear
- Kitchenware and seasonal goods
- Stationery and toys
Products are sourced from over 500 FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) partners and redistributed through Company Shop stores and Community Shop outlets.
Specialization and Core USP
Company Shop Group’s model is distinctive in its:
- Dual Impact – Combines commercial returns for suppliers with high-impact social value.
- Trusted Redistribution Partner – Works with leading UK brands including Tesco, Asda, Unilever, Nestlé, and M&S.
- Integrated Surplus Management – Offers end-to-end solutions from logistics and storage to retail and charitable donation.
- Members-Only Retail – Maintains quality control and brand protection for supplier partners through controlled retail environments.
Financials and Operational Scale
Company Shop Group operates at scale across the UK with significant social and environmental impact:
- Annual Turnover: Estimated at £60 million+
- Number of Stores: 12+ Company Shop stores and 10+ Community Shop outlets
- Surplus Rescued Annually: Over 35,000 tonnes
- Estimated Retail Value Saved from Waste: Over £100 million
- Employment: 600+ staff across operations, logistics, and social enterprise divisions
The organization reinvests profits into its community programs and expansion of redistribution services.
Shipment Data
As a UK-centric redistributor, Company Shop Group primarily works within domestic supply chains:
- Supplier Base: 500+ UK manufacturers, processors, retailers, and importers
- Primary Logistics: Operates its own warehousing and transport network for stock intake and distribution
- Product Condition Categories: Date coding, packaging errors, seasonal excess, overproduction, range changes
Surplus items are managed under strict food safety and quality protocols before redistribution.
Target Market
Company Shop Group supports two key customer segments:
- Company Shop Members – NHS workers, emergency services, social care, FMCG employees, and armed forces personnel.
- Community Shop Members – Individuals in receipt of welfare support or income assistance, accessing both goods and empowerment programs.
Both outlets support low-cost access to essential products for millions across the UK.
Capabilities
- State-of-the-art Redistribution Hubs in Barnsley and beyond
- In-house Retail and Warehouse Logistics Teams
- Real-Time Stock Management Systems
- Supplier-Facing Compliance and Confidentiality Frameworks
- Social Impact Program Development and Evaluation
Certifications and Compliance
Company Shop Group maintains strict standards for handling surplus and food safety:
- BRC Certified Storage and Distribution Facilities
- HACCP Implementation across Redistribution Centers
- FSA Compliant Food Handling Protocols
- Sedex Member for Ethical Supply Chains
- Recipient of Queen’s Award for Enterprise (Sustainable Development)
These standards ensure that all redistributed stock meets regulatory and industry expectations for safety and quality.
Customer Testimonials
“Company Shop Group provides a vital service to the industry. They manage our surplus professionally and with integrity, while delivering a genuine social return.”
— Head of Sustainability, Top 10 UK Retailer
“Community Shop gave me affordable access to food when I was in crisis—and more importantly, they helped me get back on my feet with training and support.”
— Community Shop Member, Liverpool
Major Achievements
- Rescued over 200,000 tonnes of surplus goods since inception
- Created £150 million+ in savings for members through discounted surplus sales
- Winner of The Grocer Gold Award for Waste Not Want Not Initiative
- Delivered over 20,000 community support sessions through Community Shop programs
- Formed landmark partnerships with DEFRA, WRAP, and UK retailers to scale food waste prevention
Company Shop Group continues to redefine how businesses, government, and communities collaborate to tackle surplus and food insecurity. As a scalable model for sustainable redistribution, the organization sets the standard for ethical retail and resource efficiency in the UK and beyond.