Our 2026 Motions

Motions

Here's the results for how our members voted on our 2026 motions.

Thanks to everyone who made their voice count.

Motions 1-3 - Our performance

These are Ordinary Resolutions and are advisory.

1  To receive the Annual Report and Accounts for the period ended 3 January 2026. 

CARRIED For: 96.12%

Against: 3.88%

2  To approve the Directors’ Remuneration Report for the period ended 3 January 2026.

CARRIED For: 90.26%

Against: 9.74%

3 To receive our Social Value and Sustainability Report for the period ended 3 January 2026.

CARRIED For: 95.2%

Against: 4.8%

Motions 4 - 6 - Electing our Directors 

These are Ordinary Resolutions and are binding.

These motions relate to electing our Executive and Independent Non-Executive Directors.

Executive Directors

4 To elect Kate Allum as an Executive Director.

CARRIED For: 94.14%

Against: 5.86%

Independent Non-Executive Directors (INEDs) 

5 To elect Ronny Gottschlich as an Independent Non-Executive Director.

CARRIED For: 91.36%

Against: 8.64%

6 To re-elect Moni Mannings Moni Mannings as an Independent Non-Executive Director.

CARRIED For: 89.73%

Against: 10.27%

Motions 7 - 8 – Statutory Motions 

These are Ordinary Resolutions and are binding.

7 Re-appointment of Auditors  

To re-appoint Ernst & Young LLP as our auditors and authorise the Risk and Audit Committee to fix their remuneration.  

CARRIED For: 95.25%

Against: 4.75%

8 Joint Board and Council Motion – Political Donations 

To seek approval to incur political expenditure, including donations and/ or subscriptions to political parties, not exceeding £750,000 in total for the year commencing 1 January 2027.

CARRIED For: 77%

Against: 23%

Motions 9 - 11

These are Ordinary Resolutions and are motions put forward directly by our National Members’ Council. They are advisory. 

9 Motion from Council - A Member 'Essentials' Basket

CARRIED For: 97.39%

Against: 2.61%

10 Motion from Council - Showcasing the best of British Food and Drink in our stores

CARRIED For: 98.23%

Against: 1.77%

11 Motion from Council - Providing More Value to Member Owners at Big Life Moments

CARRIED For: 96.82%

Against: 3.18%

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The technical bit

More information can be found in our Jargon Buster.

2025 Motion Results

See how our members voted at our 2025 AGM.