Rochdale Pioneers

GPTKB entity

Properties (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf cooperative society
gptkbp:affiliatedWith gptkb:International_Cooperative_Alliance
Co-operative Union
gptkbp:celebrates 150th anniversary in 1994
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature
inspired art
inspired film
inspired music
inspired education
gptkbp:founded 1844
gptkbp:founder gptkb:George_Holyoake
gptkb:James_Smith
gptkb:Robert_Owen
gptkb:William_Cooper
gptkb:Thomas_H._Smith
gptkb:John_Thackray
gptkb:John_Holt
gptkbp:governance democratic_control
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Rochdale
gptkbp:historical_significance model for future cooperatives
example of community resilience
example of collective action
example of self-help
example of social entrepreneurship
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rochdale Pioneers
gptkbp:impact community development
economic empowerment
social reform
gptkbp:influence cooperative businesses worldwide
gptkbp:legacy inspiration for the cooperative movement
gptkbp:legal_principle gptkb:Rochdale_Principles
gptkbp:location gptkb:Rochdale,_England
gptkbp:membership open to all
gptkbp:notable_event establishment of the cooperative movement
opening of the first store
gptkbp:products hardware
clothing
furniture
household goods
groceries
gptkbp:revenue dividends to members
gptkbp:significance first successful cooperative store
gptkbp:status operational
supports local economy
active in community initiatives
promotes cooperative values
educates_about_cooperatives
gptkbp:type consumer cooperative