The Co-operative Electrical
Tandem is working with The Co-operative Electrical to offer a selection of reasonably priced electrical items to residents, including white goods from £130, TVs from £99.99, laptops from £259 and gaming from £129.99.
Click here to browse the exclusive brochure to see the full range of products available
To buy now using a debit or credit card
Call The Co-operative Electrical on 0845 250 4311 and quote ‘TANDEM’ before ordering from the brochure. The call-centre is open between 8.30am and 6pm, Monday to Friday.
To buy online
Items in the brochure are not available to buy online at the advertised prices. However, it is worth checking The Co-operative Electrical website on http://www.coopelectricalshop.co.uk/tandha for a greater range of products or to take advantage of any special offers. When purchasing a large kitchen appliance online, use the discount code CSMOVE when you order to get FREE removal of your old appliance (a saving of £9.99)
To pay cash
Ten credit unions across the North East region (including Pioneer and TBN in Middlesbrough and Tees in Stockton) will take cash payment and place an order with The Co-operative Electrical for you (you don’t need to be a credit union member). To find your nearest participating credit union call Tandem on 01642 707900 or visit www.northernmoney.org.uk/coop
Other ways to pay**
Credit is not available directly from Tandem or from The Co-operative Electrical, however residents who can’t buy outright and need to pay weekly for items can contact the Tandem team for information about a range of options which may be available to you.
Depending on your circumstances, these could include:
Applying for an interest-free budgeting loan from the Social Fund, if you are claiming certain benefits and are eligible to apply.
Saving money with your local credit union, so that as a member you can apply for a credit union loan after you have saved regularly, click here to visit www.northernmoney.org.uk.
Applying for a loan from The Five Lamps .
Choosing to buy secondhand or ex-display electrical items which are likely to be cheaper than buying from The Co-operative Electrical brochure.
If you wish, a Tandem adviser can also help you to:
Compare the cost of various forms of credit, because this information could help you to choose the most suitable, most affordable way of getting the things you need.
Find organisations that can sell or donate second hand electrical itemsFind your local credit union and let you know how to become a member.
Find your local credit union and let you know how to become a member.
Making sure you are claiming all the benefits you are entitled to.
In some circumstances, Tandem can also apply for a grant on your behalf to request essential household items, if you are on a low income and meet the qualifying criteria.
Share money-saving tips and budgeting advice to help you make your money go further.
Ring Tandem on 01642 707900 for advice or an appointment, or text ‘Co-op’ and your name to 07876 137679 or email admin@tandemfinance.org.uk
**Please note that credit is not available directly from Tandem, Erimus, Tees Valley Housing or The Co-operative Electrical.
Other information
Tandem is working in partnership with The Co-operative Electrical, local credit unions and the Five Lamps because many residents currently use expensive pay-weekly stores, catalogues or rent-to-own companies to buy electrical goods. This partnership offers information on a range of affordable alternatives and access to help from Tandem advisers.