COMMUNITY projects are set to share a major funding boost as the Co-op welcomes the latest causes to its Local Community Fund.
Twenty four causes chosen in the area including Grange United Junior Football Club, Barrow Blind Society and Dalton Community Centre Luncheon Clubs are set to receive vital funding to deliver local projects in their community. Last November, 24 causes in the North West shared £95,000.
The causes directly benefit from members trading with their Co-op across its food and funeral business areas. In addition to the personal benefits they receive for themselves, one per cent of the purchase value also goes into the local community fund pot.
Cllr Bill McEwan said: “This is a fantastic bit of news. It’s a sign of the times, unfortunately, that funding for local organisations have to come through such initiatives. But nevertheless, the money will be of great use to these local organisations. Hats off to them.”
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