Co-op Local Community Fund
Funding priority
You can make an application if your project:
- helps a local community come together to save, build, fix or improve indoor or outdoor spaces
- supports the mental or physical health of a community through wellbeing activities
- helps people reach their full potential by developing their skills
Your project also needs to be in-keeping with Co-op’s values.
Deadlines
Once per year - check website for details
Type of funder
Company
Who can apply
To be accepted you must have a project in mind that will benefit your local community. Many applications are from charities or local community groups, but as long as your organisation isn’t run for private profit you can apply.
Priority given to local charities and other organisations with an income of less than £1 million a year.
Restrictions
They won’t consider any applications which involve:
- promoting any political activities or causes
- promoting any religious beliefs (but we will consider projects led by religious organisations, if they’re for the good of the whole community)
- exclusively paying salaries or other running costs
- making grants to other people or organisations
- projects that have already happened or will be finished before the giving period ends
- projects that public authorities (for example, the council) are responsible for, by law
- sponsored events
- overseas projects
- projects which, in our opinion, could harm the reputation of the Co-op or the Local Community Fund
Funding Type
- Capital expenditure
- One-off
- Project
Grant details
Like most supermarket schemes, if you are successful, Co-op will display the projects in store and online, so shoppers/members can choose which project they want to support in the community.
Groups typically receive around £2000 – £5000.
The grant will be transferred directly into your bank account, which must be in your organisation’s registered name. Co-op aims to make 2 payments, one half-year payment around 6 months into the giving period and the final payment within 6 weeks of the end of the giving period.
Size of grant
- Small (£1 - £10,000)
Application details
Fill in the online application to apply for a grant. They'll email you if they need more information.
They'll choose up to 3 projects to support in each community over the next giving period (usually 12 months, but it can vary).
We'll display the projects in store and online, so our members can choose which project they want to support in the community.
We will transfer your grant directly into your bank account, which must be in your organisation’s registered name. We aim to make 2 payments, one half-year payment around 6 months into the giving period and the final payment within 6 weeks of the end of the giving period.
Contact Details
Address
General Counsel
9th Floor, Co‑operative Group Limited
1 Angel Square
Manchester,
M60 0AG
England
Telephone Number
0800 0234 708