What the lawyer says:

A cooperative is an association of natural or legal persons whose aim is the acquisition or economic or social advancement of its members through a joint business operation.

The Schwarzer Engel co-operative has been in existence since 1986 and is made up of around 500 members.

You too can join this illustrious club, it’s very simple and only requires a little cash (or more, depending on the level) and a tiny bit of administrative work.