Co-op Local Community Fund

The Co-op Local Community Fund supports projects across the UK that Co-op members care about.

Every time members buy selected Co-op branded products and services, a small portion of every pound spent goes to the member and the same amount is also given to support community organisations and local causes.

Objectives of Fund

The funding aims to help communities to come together, co-operate and have a positive impact on community wellbeing – physically and virtually.

Grants are determined by Co-op community members who vote on the project they wish to support in their local community.

The more members that select a project and shop with Co-op, the more funding the project will receive. Applicants are encouraged to promote their project online, on social media and in their community.

Value Notes

In 2024, there is a total of £5 million for Co-op communities across the UK with £6,000 to share between three local causes in each community.

The more Co-op members that support the project and shop at Co-op, the more money groups will receive.

Successful groups will receive a minimum of £1,000 to support their projects.

Who Can Apply

Applications will be accepted from the following types of organisations:

• A church or chapel that is an excepted charity.
• Charity registered in the UK or Isle of Man.
• Community Benefit Society (CBS).
• Community Interest Company (CIC).
• Co-operative Society.
• Credit Union.
• Social Enterprise.
• Scouts, Guides or Woodcraft Folk groups.
• Any other group that can prove they are not-for-profit. 

Organisations must have their own bank account to be eligible for funding.

The 2024 application window opens on 10 June 2024 and closes at midnight on 7 July 2024.

For details on restrictions or how to apply please see their website Co-op (coop.co.uk)