Co-op membership - supporting local causes
The Co-op Local Community Fund supports projects across the UK that its members care about, helping communities come together, co-operate and make a difference.
Thanks to its members, the fund delivered an impressive £15,013,187 to over 4,500 local causes in 2020.
Apply to be a local cause
Groups that need funding for a particular project must apply by midnight on 30th May 2021.
The Co-op will let you know if you're successful by October 2021.
If you are successful, you will be part of the Local Community Fund for 12 months from 24th October 2021 to 22nd October 2022.
You will receive your share of the funding in 2 payments - one in April 2022 and one in November 2022.
For information and to how to apply to be a local cause, visit: causes.coop.co.uk
How the Local Community Fund works
For every £1 Co-op members spend on selected Co-op products and services, 2p goes into your membership account and the Co-op gives the same amount to support community organisations and local causes.
When you become a Co-op member, you can choose a local cause to support through your membership. You can change the local cause at any time by logging into your membership account.
If you do not select a cause to support, the Co-op shares the funds you raised equally between the 3 local causes in your community.
The Co-op gives you a new set of causes to choose from every October.
Be a member - make a difference in your community
To get involved, join the Co-op as a member for £1 and earn rewards for you and your community.
To earn and spend your rewards, remember to show your membership card or the Co-op app every time you pay.
Become a Co-op member and choose a local cause at: coop.co.uk/membership
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