Groups can apply to Co-op fund

THE Co-op has opened applications for its Local Community Fund and is looking for causes in Burton to apply.

Over the past six years Co-op has supported 21 local causes in Burton and from this week, local groups have the chance to apply for funding via coop.co.uk/causes

The fund is continuing to support local organisations that are involved in providing access to food, helping to improve mental wellbeing or provide opportunities for young people and, for the first time, causes that are working to protect local biodiversity or tackle climate change.

Groups looking to deliver projects in any of these areas are being encouraged to apply online for the fund, which, through the help of Co-op members, has raised more than £85m for nearly 30,000 projects since it began in 2016.

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.

Causes wanting more information about applying should visit coop.co. uk/causes by May 29.