The Local Community Fund supports projects in our members’ communities that provide access to opportunities and resources to help people thrive.

For our next funding round, which starts in October 2026, Co-op Members will decide how we invest £3.5m through our Local Community Fund.

Are you a local cause looking for funding?   You can apply if you’re a not-for-profit group that needs funding to deliver a specific project that benefits your local community.

We will only accept one application per group. If your funding application is successful, we’ll work in partnership with you for 12 months.

Applications must be submitted by midnight on 24 June 2026.

You can apply if your project helps people to thrive in one of the following ways:

• enables people to access food
• creates opportunities for young people
• improves people’s mental wellbeing
• promotes community cohesion
• builds sustainable futures

We’re also keen to support projects that promote and celebrate diversity and inclusion.

Visit Co-op for further information.