Two East Kilbride organisations awarded total of £4.5k from Co-op’s Local Community Fund

-Credit: (Image: East Kilbride News)
-Credit: (Image: East Kilbride News)


The terrific teams at 6th East Kilbride Scouts and the town's Loaves and Fishes foodbank are a combined £4500 richer thanks to backing from Co-op’s Local Community Fund.

The Fund aims to "make a difference in local communities." and has brought great joy to both South Lanarkshire organisations.

The 6th East Kilbride Scouts received £1986 and Loaves and Fishes were awarded £2562.

The benefits to community groups also extends beyond the funding support, with 95 per cent of causes saying that they felt more connected with their community as a result of participating in Co-op’s Local Community Fund and, that participating in the scheme had helped to raise their profile locally

Co-op members drive the amount received by the local cause by simply selecting the local cause they would like to support via Co-op’s Membership App.

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Thanks to Co-op members, the Fund has now shared more than £58 million with over 20,500 community groups across the UK since 2020, making a difference locally and supporting the creation of strong and resilient communities.

Loaves and Fishes foodbank were awarded £2562 -Credit:Stuart Vance/Reach PLC
Loaves and Fishes foodbank were awarded £2562 -Credit:Stuart Vance/Reach PLC

Rebecca Birkbeck, director of community and member participation at Co-op, said: “Co-op is a different way of doing business - and as a business owned by you, we are committed to doing right by you and your community.

"Co-op members have a say on where they would like to see the support given in order to make a difference locally, and our Local Community Fund works to promote healthy, strong and viable communities.

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"We are delighted that as a direct result of our members shopping with us, causes in towns, villages and cities across the UK will be celebrating receiving critical funding.

"We know things are increasingly tough for communities - this funding will help them with delivering the services and support that their community needs and create a real and tangible difference to local lives.”

Funding is boosted through the convenience retailer’s ‘Winners Share It All’ prize draw which offers 10 chances each month to win £5000 for causes and £500 for Co-op members.

More information about the benefits of Co-op membership is available by visiting here.

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