Northern Ireland community groups invited to apply for share of Co-op's Local Community Fund

Applications are now open until midnight on July 10 for Northern Ireland community groups to apply for a share of Co-op’s Local Community Fund.

Local charities and community groups invited to apply for share of £3.5 million fund.

The Co-op Local Community Fund has helped 40,000 local causes make a difference in towns, villages and cities across the UK and Northern Ireland since the fund began

Northern Ireland charities, community groups and organisations are invited to apply for a share of Co-op’s Local Community Fund to make a difference in local communities.

Co-op is looking to support local projects in its communities with a focus on enabling communities to access food; improving mental wellbeing; creating opportunities for young people; promoting community cohesion and, building sustainable futures.

Thanks to Co-op members, Co-op’s Local Community Fund has supported 40,000 causes since 2016.

David Luckin, Head of Social Value and Community Engagement, Co-op, said: “Beginning the search for new local causes to take part in a fresh round of funding is always exciting, our members have told us that they want Co-op to focus on the real issues affecting people’s lives.

"Co-operation and, people working together can be very powerful, and our funding enables local causes to deliver projects that focus on issues that matter most locally. We know that things can be increasingly challenging for communities and through this funding we can help to make a real difference – helping people and communities thrive."

Co-op is one of the world’s largest consumer-owned co-operatives, with its history dating back 180 years. Its more than 7m 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 value for its membership and communities, and Co-op members can view current local causes via the Co-op membership app - to find out more about becoming a Co-op member, visit coop.co.uk/membership

 For more information, and to apply, visit causes.coop.co.uk