About this Funding:
The Co-operative Bank’s Customer Donation Fund which supports grassroots initiatives, is open to organisations with a Co-operative Bank Charity or Community Directplus account.
Community groups across the UK can now apply for grants of up to £1,000 through The Co-operative Bank’s Customer Donation Fund.
Grants are awarded four times a year and can be used for a wide range of purposes, including buying equipment, hiring venues, running community events, or supporting outreach work. The fund is designed to help small charities and community groups deliver local projects that bring people together and create lasting social impact.
To apply, organisations must show how their proposed activity will benefit the local community and demonstrate clear outcomes. Applications are assessed on community benefit, need, and impact.
The fund reflects The Co-operative Bank’s ethical banking values and long-standing commitment to social responsibility. Since launching the initiative, the bank has awarded thousands of pounds to groups tackling issues like social isolation, mental health, food poverty, and youth engagement.
Applications received from 1 April to 30 September 2026 are entered into October’s prize draw.
Previous projects supported include:
Digital Life Skills CIC which works to give children and young people a better digital future by empowering them to navigate the growing online world.
Wiltshire Wood Recycling, a not for profit organisations, which received funding towards new tools, boots, hard hats and high-viz jackets for the workers.
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Funding Criteria:
The Co-operative Bank’s Customer Donation Fund which supports grassroots initiatives, is open to organisations with a Co-operative Bank Charity or Community Directplus account. To be eligible to apply for the fund you must hold a Charity and Community Bank Account.
