Young Deaf Activities, a youth club for young people meets every 2 weeks and has over 50 members. They've received 4 grants totalling £18,700.

Buckinghamshire Community Foundation

The Midcounties Co-operative Community Fund

      The Midcounties Co-operative Community Fund 
      THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE SECOND ROUND OF FUNDING HAS NOW PASSED. DETAILS WILL APPEAR HERE WHEN THE NEXT ROUND OF FUNDING IS OPEN.

       

      The Midcounties Co-operative has over 350,000 members and more than 9,000 colleagues making it one of the UK's largest independent retailers.  Our purpose is to work towards a better, fairer world, enhancing the lives of our colleagues, members and customers and the communities we serve.  We believe in:

      ·          Democracy – ensuring the views of our membership are reflected in the way we run The Midcounties Co-operative

      ·          Openness – being open and honest and fair in our dealings with everyone we come into contact with

      ·          Equality – recognising the contribution that everyone can make in developing The Midcounties Co-operative

      ·          Social Responsibility – reflecting our responsibilities to the wider community in the way we conduct our business

      Criteria:

      The Midcounties Co-operative Community Fund (MCCF) is for the benefit of communities where The Midcounties Co-operative trades.  You can see where our stores are located by clicking here www.midcounties.coop/community/co-operative-community-funding

      MCCF welcomes applications from all Community and Voluntary groups that are working in their communities and have a particular interest to hear from projects that are supporting people to build their skills and raise aspirations.

      Buckinghamshire Community Foundation is administering this fund in 'Buckinghamshire but there are others areas taking part (please view map for other trading locales). www.midcounties.coop/community/co-operative-community-funding

      Who can apply?

      To apply for funding the applicant (individual submitting the form) must be a member of The Midcounties Co-operative and membership should have been in place for at least three months prior to application.  Further details on membership can be obtained (http://www.midcounties.coop/membership)

      To  check eligibility your membership number should have the following 10 digit prefix: 6331749501.

      Groups need to:

      ·          Be working within communities where The Midcounties Co-operative trades i.e. Buckinghamshire (please view map for other trading locales)

      www.midcounties.coop/community/co-operative-community-funding

      ·          Be a not for profit, third sector voluntary or community group active in their local community and run by local people, with an income of less than £200,000 (in the last financial year).

      Be established for at least 12 months when you apply.

      How much can you apply for?

      Grants are up to a maximum of £2,000 and groups are advised only to apply for the amount they need to purchase an item of equipment or to fund a project.

      What to do next?

      THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE SECOND ROUND OF FUNDING HAS NOW PASSED.

      DETAILS WILL APPEAR HERE WHEN THE NEXT ROUND OF FUNDING IS OPEN.

      Remember if you are not already a Midcounties Co-operative member then you will need to join at least three months prior to the next funding round to be eligible to apply for funding.