Each year, the Co-op offers grants to supports projects in Co-op members’ communities that provide access to opportunities and resources for people to thrive.
The Local Community Fund is seeking applications for a new round of funding, which starts in October 2025.
The new round will support projects that enable people to access food, create opportunities for young people, improve people’s mental wellbeing, promote community cohesion and build sustainable futures.
The funder is also keen to support projects that promote and celebrate diversity and inclusion.
There is a total of £5 million for Co-op communities across the UK with £6,000 to share between three local causes in each community.
Successful groups will receive a minimum of £1,000 to support their projects.
Projects must take place or still be running after November 2026.
To apply, groups must:
Successful groups will be part of the Local Community Fund for 12 months from 19 October 2025 to 17 October 2026. Their local cause will receive funds in November 2026.
The deadline for applications is 6 July 2025 (midnight).
Funding is available for both project and core costs. Supporting work with people in trouble, particularly young offenders and ex-offenders, as well as other disadvantaged young people.
Grants of up to £10,000 are available for VCSE organisations to support the priorities in the Police and Crime Plan, including safer places and thriving communities.
The Young Women in Mind programme aims to help improve the mental health of women aged 16-25. Grants go to organisations that increase young women’s access to high quality, age and gender specific mental health services.
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