COMMUNITY groups in Llanelli are set to receive funding support, thanks to Co-op Members, after being selected to benefit through Co-op’s Local Community Fund.
Causes selected to benefit are LLAMA (Llanelli Autism Mams Association) – an after-school club for neurodivergent young people in the Carmarthenshire area, allowing young people and their families to socialise in a safe and welcoming environment. And, Llanelli Mind – who will use funding to support the development of a schools project focussed on mental health and wellbeing.
Co-op looks to support local projects that help create sustainable futures for ‘people’ and ‘planet’.
The Local Community Fund has helped over 38,000 causes across the UK since 2016, sharing £116m. Funding is also boosted through the convenience retailer’s ‘Winners Share It All’ prize draw which offers the opportunity each month to win £5,000 for local causes and £500 for Co-op members.
Co-op members can view local causes and choose a community project close to their own heart via the Co-op membership app.
The benefits to community groups also extends beyond the funding support, with 95% 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.
David Luckin, Head of Community Partnerships, Funding and Impact, Co-op, said: “We’re delighted to support a new funding round of 2,500 local causes across the UK and are now encouraging our members to participate and choose a cause near them – after all, they own our business and get a say in how our profits are shared.
“We know that things can be increasingly tough for communities and this funding will help deliver projects that their community needs.”
Co-op is one of the world’s largest consumer-owned co-operatives, with its history dating back 180 years. Its 6.2m members own the business and play an intrinsic part in its governance with a say in how the organisation is run. Co-op exists to create value for its membership and communities.
More information about the benefits of Co-op Membership is available by visiting their Membership webpage.
