Grant applications welcome

Community projects in Perth could receive a cash injection thanks to Tesco’s Bags of Help initiative.

The scheme sees grants of up to £4,000 – all raised from the 5p bag levy – being awarded to local community projects.

It has already delivered more than £28.5 million to around 4,000 projects up and down the UK and the supermarket is now calling on community groups in Perth to put themselves forward for a grant.

Three groups in each local area will be awarded money every second month. Tesco customers will have the chance to vote with a token given to them at the checkout every time they shop.

Tony McElroy, Tesco’s head of communications in Scotland, said: “The money raised from our customers buying bags is making a big difference to local communities across the country.

“Thanks to Bags of Help, millions has been invested so far on local projects like parks, sports facilities, school playgrounds and community gardens – projects that have all been chosen by our customers.”

Emma Halliday, of greenspace scotland, said: “The scale and variety of activities supported by Bags of Helps shows what can be achieved when communities are given the support and the encouragement they need to make change happen in their local area.”

To apply or nominate, visit www.tesco.com/bagsofhelp.