Co-op Community Cares Fund

The Co-op Community Cares Fund offers grants of up to £5,000 for projects supporting people to play an active part in our communities, reducing barriers and improving social contact. Applications must address how the project is supporting community cohesion and integration, supporting people to play an active part in communities to reduce barriers and inequalities, as well as improving social contact and experiences. Projects must be within a reasonable distance from one or more of East of England Co-op's stores or branches in Cambridgeshire, and the East of England Co-op must be funding 30% or more of costs. Awards may be given either for existing services or facilities, or new initiatives and projects. The fund aims to achieve outcomes including improved access to social activities for all, reduction in feelings of isolation and improved wellbeing, supporting people into education or employment, providing information, advice or guidance to maximise income, and evidence of working in partnership or alliance formation.