These Blackpool community groups have scooped a share of more than £60,000 from Co-op

Projects including Headway Blackpool Wyre & Fylde, Aiming Higher Adventurers and His Provision CIC will share the cash which was raised when Co-op member’s bought own-branded products and services. Since the Local Community Fund was launched in 2016 some 112 causes in Blackpool have benefited to the tune of £521,394. The latest round of Co-op’s Local Community Fund has supported 4,500 community projects UK-wide, and supported over 1.3 million people - with causes highlighting that the funding and support will enable them to help people to make a positive change during these challenging times. Since 2016, Co-op members have raised £117 million for local communities, including over 30,000 local community projects across the UK through the Co-op’s Local Community Fund - helping to build stronger and more resilient communities by tackling key issues such as access to food, mental wellbeing support and opportunities for young people.

Rebecca Birkbeck, Director of Community & Member Participation at Co-op, said: “I am delighted to see the incredible amount Co-op members have raised, simply by choosing Co-op. We know that the Cost of Living crisis is making it incredibly challenging for many local causes. I’m proud our Local Community Fund can be a life-line, not only promoting the development of stronger, more resilient and fairer communities but also helping people cope with what life throws at them. By listening closely to our local causes, along with data from Co-op's Community Wellbeing Index, and our network of Member Pioneers, it’s helped us bring to life Co-op’s vision of ‘Co-operating for a Fairer World’, providing the long-term investment and support local causes need. Our members have all helped make their communities places where they can be proud to live and work.”

Co-op is owned by its Members, and its family of businesses operate across Food, Funeralcare, Insurance and Legal Services. Members of the Co-op receive exclusive offers, deals and discounts, with Co-op donating to charity for money spent. For more information about the benefits of Co-op Membership, and how to support your local community, visit: www.coop.co.uk/membership.