Just Plumb Co-operative
Worker co-operative of 12 Gas Safe registered plumbers, each an equal owner and decision-maker. Pays 18% above Real Living Wage. Offers 25% discounted rates for registered charities and social housing providers. Proud member of Co-operatives UK.
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Why Just Plumb Co-operative scores 82/100
| Pillar | Evidence | Source | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
assignmentGovernance | Legal structure: Co-operative. Mission statement verified. Companies House filing reviewed. | Companies House · B-Corp | 8.2 |
ecoCommunity | £9,000 donated in FY2024 (2.1% of profit). Verified via Charity Commission. | Charity Commission | 8.6 |
paymentsTax | Effective UK corporation tax rate: 20% (vs 19% statutory norm). HMRC records show no adverse findings. | HMRC · Fair Tax Mark | 7.8 |
groupsEmployment | Minimum wage paid: £14/hr. Zero-hours: 0%. Gender pay gap: 5.8%. 0 tribunal losses in 5 years. | LWF · DWP · Tribunals | 9.2 |
campaignCause | Assessed from public advocacy record, employee volunteering policy (3 days/yr), and cause promotion activities. | Third Party Auditors | 7.4 |
Just Plumb Co-operative
Just Plumb was formed in 2019 when twelve plumbers from a closing company decided to set up their own co-operative rather than seek employment elsewhere. Every member has an equal vote on pricing, contracts, equipment purchases, and working hours.