COMMUNITY groups are this week celebrating receiving funding support from Co-op’s Local Community Fund to make a difference in local communities..
A total of more than £19607.39 has been shared in and around the area, including Hywel Dda Health Charities Chemotherapy Day Unit PPH who received £3226 and People Speak Up who received £2030.
The benefits to community groups also extends beyond the funding support, with 95% of causes saying that they felt more connected with their community as a result of participating in Co-op’s Local Community Fund and, that participating in the scheme had helped to raise their profile locally
Co-op members drive the amount received by the local cause by simply selecting the local cause they would like to support via Co-op’s Membership App.
Thanks to Co-op Members, Co-op’s Local Community Fund has now shared more than £58 million with over 20,500 community groups across the UK since 2020, making a difference locally and supporting the creation of strong and resilient communities.
Rebecca Birkbeck, Director of Community and Member Participation at Co-op said: “Co-op is a different way of doing business – and as a business owned by you, we are committed to doing right by you and your community.
“Co-op members have a say on where they would like to see the support given in order to make a difference locally, and our Local Community Fund works to promote healthy, strong and viable communities.
“We are delighted that as a direct result of our members shopping with us,causes in towns, villages and cities across the UK will be celebrating receiving critical funding.
“We know things are increasingly tough for communities – this funding will help them with delivering the services and support that their community needs and create a real and tangible difference to local lives.”
Co-op is one of the world’s largest consumer-owned co-operatives, with its history dating back 180 years. Its members own the business and play an intrinsic part in its governance with a say in how the organisation is run. Co-op exists to create social, economic and ownership value for its membership, including member-only price savings across everyday essentials, and personalised offers via the Co-op Membership App.
Funding is boosted through the convenience retailer’s ‘Winners Share It All’ prize draw which offers 10 chances each month to win £5,000 for causes and £500 for Co-op members.
More information about the benefits of Co-op Membership is available by visiting their website.
