About this Funding:
Grants are available for small charities, voluntary and community groups and other not-for-profit organisations to support projects that benefit local communities centred around Co-op Food Stores across the UK or the Isle of Man.
This year the Fund is looking to support projects that enable people to access food, create opportunities for young people, improve people’s mental wellbeing, promote community cohesion and build sustainable futures.
A total of £5 million in funding is available, 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.
Groups that can apply include:
- Churches or Chapels that are excepted charities
- Co-operative Societies
- Community Benefit Societies
- Community Interest Companies
- Credit Unions
- Registered Charities
- Social Enterprises
- Scout, Guide or Woodcraft Folk groups
- Any other not-for-profit group
Applications for projects that promote and celebrate diversity and inclusion are encouraged.
The closing date for applications is 20th July 2025. Please use the postcode checker to see if the area you deliver services is accepting applications as some community funds are closed.
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