Highland causes urged to apply for Co-op local community fund
From today, the Co-op has opened applications for its Local Community Fund and is encouraging Highland causes to apply.
Over the last six years, local causes have received £717,0047.99 in support from the fund.
The fund helps to support organisations that are involved in providing access to food, improving mental wellbeing, protecting local biodiversity or providing opportunities for young people.
When Co-op Members buy selected Co-op products and services from Co-op, 2p for every £1 spent goes into their Co-op Membership account.
The same amount is then given to support national community organisations through the Community Partnership Fund and local causes via the Local Community Fund.
Rebecca Birkbeck, director of Community and Membership at the Co-op said: “Since the Local Community Fund began, we have raised an amazing £85m for grassroots causes, as a direct result from the support of our members.
“Also, by applying for the Local Community Fund, groups will join our online community centre, Co-operate, which can help them find additional resources, as well as further donations, making this not just a fund, but a partnership.
“Even if a funding application is not successful, the group will still be a part of a network of over 12,000 groups on Co-operate.
“And for the first time I’m so pleased to announce that we have extended the criteria to include causes that are particularly dedicated to helping tackle biodiversity and carbon reduction, from local community gardens to small scale renewable energy schemes.”
Applications close on May 29.
You can apply here.
