The East of England Co-op has announced that over 8,000 people are set to benefit from its latest round of Community Cares Fund grants, totalling £110,000.
The retailer, who is supporting 33 local projects this round, has now supported over 600 charities and organisations this year across Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire, through Community Cares Fund, Local Giving or other community programmes.
Established in 2020, the Community Cares Fund provides financial grants of between £1,000 and £5,000 to initiatives that address ‘community cohesion and integration’.
It aims to support people in playing an active part in their communities to reduce barriers and inequalities and improve social contact and experiences.
East of England Co-op have also raised over £60,000 through their Local Giving community project, supporting a further 193 charities and organisations.
Doug Field OBE chief executive officer for the East of England Co-op said: “Our Community Cares Fund is designed to support local organisations and initiatives that make a real difference in people’s lives. From supporting the vulnerable to fostering sustainable development, this fund represents our commitment to giving back and helping our communities thrive. In addition to our Community Cares Fund, our Local Giving initiative empowers our colleagues, members and customers to directly contribute to local causes close to their hearts.”
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