Upchurch Store manager David would like residents to pick 3 out of the 4 causes that have applied to be in the next round of funding from the Co-op Membership Local Community Fund.
When the voting ends, we'll give David the results. The 3 causes with the most votes will be chosen as the Upchurch Store's next 3 local causes.
The 4 causes that have applied this time are:
Upchurch Village Hall
Project summary
Replacement of the 56 year old Village Hall floor.
About the project
Accept the quotation we have received, amended, if necessary, to an up-to-date calculation of costs.
How it benefits the community
The Village Hall is a vital hub of village life. The organisations, groups and clubs using range across a whole spectrum of ages, class and interests. It is is also used to for wedding receptions, birthday parties and other celebrations. The provision of a new floor is essential to make the Hall aesthetically and practically pleasing.
Upchurch Scout Group
Project summary
We want to build a climbing wall at the Scout Hut.
About the project
Build a wall of foot and handholds to create a low climbing wall. This means buying all the equipment and accessories such as foot holds, hand holds, bolts and soft matting.
How it benefits the community
This enables young people to have a go at a sporting activity that not many get the chance to do. It encourages teamwork, gives confidence, encourages physical activity, gives opportunities to young people to encourage good use of time, gets the youngsters outside, creates a sense of achievement, a feeling of wellbeing with all the encouragement that others provide to help them achieve.
Demelza Hospice Care for Children
Project summary
To provide vital care to seriously and terminally ill children and their loved ones.
About the project
Demelza provides vital care to seriously and terminally ill children and their loved ones, the funds from the Co-op Community Fund will help us to continue to provide this care. Art Therapy and Music Therapy form a major part of our care; helping to provide emotional well-being, enabling emotions which are too difficult to put into words to be expressed through art, music and play.
How it benefits the community
The project enables children and their families to come together with others to express their emotions either individually or as a part of a group. Creative therapies provide a confidential space for children and adults to explore feelings and express emotions.
Parents and Friends of Holywell School (PFHS)
Project summary
To build a canopy over the area outside of Richmond class (Year 1), to allow for outside learning in all weathers.
About the project
We would like to build a wooden canopy, to create an all weather learning environment for our year 1 class. Tanalised wooden posts will have to be cemented into the existing paved area and the roof will be made from UV protection polycarbonate.
How it benefits the community
As well extending the learning environment for the children attending the school; the shelter will also be used during community events at the school, for example the Upchurch Community Sports Day. This project will help develop the children’s love of the outdoors and their raise their awareness for caring for the environment, while enhancing the school for future generations.
Please vote in the Poll below - Thank you
Please Note: Voting closes at 12:00pm on Monday 21st of May
You can vote for more than one cause.
Please visit the link below to vote if you are unable to see the Poll in your Email version of this post, Link >> https://fans.vote/v/ACwMogRTOe0
Co-op membership - Earn rewards for you and your community
How the fund works
The Co-op Membership Local Community Fund gives money to local causes, helping to bring people together and make a difference.
The Co-op has now raised more than £29.55 million for UK causes and £7,693 for causes near Upchurch.
1% to the Local Community Fund
As a member, every time you shop at the Co-op, they give 1% of what you spend on their products to community projects selected by Co‑op stores near your home.
You can choose which cause your own 1% goes to. If you don't select a cause, it's added to the money raised from shopping bag sales and shared out between the causes of your nearest Co‑op. New causes are chosen every 12 months.
5% for you
When you buy selected products and services from Co-op Group businesses, including their food stores and funeral homes, they’ll put 5% of what you spend into your Co-op Membership account.
Become a Co-op member at: www.coop.co.uk/membership
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