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The Local Community Fund supports projects in Co-op members’ communities that help to create Sustainable Future for People and the Planet (the themes for this year).
There is a total of £5 million for Co-op communities across the UK with £6,000 to share between three local causes in each community.
Funding is determined by Co-op community members who vote on the project they wish to support in their local community. The more Co-op members that support the project and shop at Co-op, the more money groups will receive. Successful groups will receive a minimum of £1,000 to support their projects.
Not-for-profit groups that are registered or based in the UK with their own bank account can apply if their project supports this year’s themes of:
- People – project should enable people to play a part in their community’s future by:
- Supporting young people to fulfil their potential.
- Helping older people feel connected
- Improving people’s mental wellbeing
- Planet – projects that help to protect the planet by:
- Tackling climate change
- Reducing waste and resource use
- Protecting nature
The funder is keen to support projects across both themes that promote and celebrate diversity and inclusion.
Applicants will need to provide a Co-op membership number for one of the people making the application. Non-members can join online.
The deadline for applications is 7 July 2024 (midnight).