Six good causes in Caithness get support from Co-op Local Community Fund
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Six good causes in Caithness have received a financial boost ahead of the festive season from the Co-op’s Local Community Fund.
More than £17,200 will be shared between North Highland Cancer Information and Support Centre, Thurso Community Development Trust, Home-Start Caithness, Hearing and Sight Care, Caithness Broch Project / Wick High School and Caithness Community Connections.
Since 2016, Co-op members across the UK have raised £100 million for communities, causes and charity partners. The Local Community Fund has supported more than 25,000 causes around the country.
Data from the latest funding shows that community support is needed more than ever, with more than a million Co-op members selecting a cause in a single round of the fund – the highest number since its launch five years ago.
A Co-op survey earlier this year found that three-quarters of community causes surveyed expected demand for their services to increase dramatically – especially those that champion mental wellbeing support, offer opportunities for young people and provide access to food.
Rebecca Birkbeck, director of community and shared value at the Co-op, said: “Throughout the pandemic we’ve seen more Co-op members than ever play an active role in supporting their community by selecting a cause.
“Our insight has told us that support for mental wellbeing, access to food and education and employment for young people are key for helping communities as they get back on their feet.
“We’re delighted to see the incredible amount Co-op members have raised over the past five years. By listening closely to our local communities and providing the long-term investment and support they need, our members and customers have helped make their communities places where we can all be proud to live and work.”
The Caithness funding awards are for North Highland Cancer Information and Support Centre, £3727.86; Thurso Community Development Trust, £3360.51; Home-Start Caithness, £3079.65; Hearing and Sight Care, £2517.90; Caithness Broch Project / Wick High School, £2311.48; and Caithness Community Connections, £2220.42.
The Local Community Fund is generated by members trading across the Co-op’s businesses and supports grassroots projects across the UK, encouraging members to choose a local cause to support from a selection of those that are building stronger, more resilient communities.
