12 groups in North Kirklees to get Co-op funding as cost of living crisis hits

Charities and groups in North Kirklees are set to share vital funds as the Co-op announces the latest round of grants from its Local Community Fund.
Volunteers at Cleckheaton Food BankVolunteers at Cleckheaton Food Bank
Volunteers at Cleckheaton Food Bank

12 local causes - including Birstall Community Partnership, Cleckheaton Food Bank and the Spen Valley District Scouts - are set to receive a grant to help them deliver projects in their community.

Rebecca Birkbeck, director, community and membership at the Co-op, said: “We know that this year is going to be another incredibly challenging year for local causes and communities.

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"With the cost of living rising dramatically already this year, charities are likely to bear the brunt of people being more conscious about their spending.

“At the Co-op we work hard to bring people together to ‘co-operate for a fairer world’.

"Our members focus their support on mental well-being, access to food and providing opportunities for young people, because we know all of these make a huge contribution to fairer, more resilient and happier communities.

"We are delighted to welcome a new round of causes to our Local Community Fund, providing much needed support for people in their local communities and making the world a fairer place.”

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In November, it was announced that 15 causes in Dewsbury had received £75,888 from the Local Community Fund, taking the total since 2016 to £479,564.

Rebecca added: “The more members that select a local cause, the more funding they receive.

"Simply by shopping at Co-op and selecting a cause, you can make a real difference in your local community.”

Thanks to Co-op members, more than £84m has been raised for over 25,000 causes since 2016, simply by choosing Co-op branded products and services.

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Members are encouraged to pick a local cause to support each year in their community that are supporting access to food, mental well-being support or opportunities for young people, helping to build stronger, more resilient communities across the UK.