Co-op has teamed up with Crowdfunder to offer additional funding across thousands of local causes to maintain community projects.
The initiative is open to local charities and grass-roots community organisations benefitting from Co-op’s Local Community Fund and the money, which is raised through members’ purchases of Co-op own-brand products and services, will now count on Crowdfunder’s website towards match funding.
These charities can apply for additional support via the +Extra Funding Page which has over £10 million in match funding available via Crowdfunder’s national and regional partners.
This comes as the partnership looks to help tackle key issues in local communities such as being able to access food, mental wellbeing support and opportunities for young people.
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“We know that costs are rising for local charities and community organisations across the country, while demand for the support they provide is increasing,” Co-op head of community funding and impact, David Luckin said.
“Now more than ever, causes need access to funding to maintain, build and enhance their projects. I am delighted to see the incredible amounts raised by our Members, simply by choosing Co-op – the Local Community Fund can be a real life-line, promoting the development of stronger, more resilient and fairer communities.
“That is why we are excited to be launching our partnership with Crowdfunder, a move which gives these local projects the opportunity to unlock further funding and make even more difference to their communities.”
Crowdfunder founder and CEO, Rob Love added: “We are thrilled to be working with the Co-op on this new initiative. UK charities and community causes are calling for support and this partnership will help give these projects access to a range of funds meaning they can top up their fundraising efforts with match funding from a variety of partners we work with at Crowdfunder.”
