Over the past few months Macclesfield Nub News has published articles about the local causes the Co-op is raising money for across our town.

These include raising funds for new toys at a toddler group, a plant garden at a Macclesfield pre-school, and a local rewilding group.

West Park Co-op is one of nine Co-op food stores in Macclesfield. (Image - Alexander Greensmith / Macclesfield Nub News)

In total, there are twelve Macclesfield causes the Co-op raises money for every year.

Applications for the next twelve causes that the Co-op will support are open.

Charities, schools and other local causes are invited to apply. Macclesfield Co-op Member Pioneer Louise Little explained how:

"We're looking forward to see local causes from Macclesfield apply for the Local Community Fund for 2023-24," she said.

Causes the Co-op are raising money for in Macclesfield this year include Just Drop-In (pictured) and Bollington FC. (Image - Alexander Greensmith / Macclesfield Nub News)

"The next round of Local Community Fund applications opens on Wednesday 10 May.

"You can find out more and access the form to apply on this link.

"You have until June 11 to apply.

"The Co-op are looking to support projects that:

• Bring people together to access food 
• Help improve people's mental wellbeing
• Create opportunities for young people to be heard and make a difference 
• Enable people to save and restore nature or tackle climate change

The last round of Co-op's Local Community Fund supported 4,500 community projects across the country, with causes highlighting that the funding and support is providing a critical life-line for communities during these challenging times. (Image - Alexander Greensmith / Macclesfield Nub News)

"We look forward to your application, and the possibility of working with you."

Each November, causes are presented with a cheque with funds raised for them over 12 months.

You can read more about Macclesfield causes that the Co-op raises money for on the links below:

• Plastic recyclers and gardeners One Project Macclesfield to thrive with Co-op funds
• Macclesfield Co-op stores to raise money for Bollington Parkinson's group
• Friends for Leisure: Macclesfield children with disabilities to benefit from Co-op funding
• Macclesfield: Co-op funding to boost activity programme for The Rossesendale Trust's 50th birthday

You can apply for the Co-op Local Community Fund support on this link.

Click the red links on this article to find out more. (Image - Alexander Greensmith / Macclesfield Nub News)

Co-op Membership helps support Co-op's national charity partners and Local Community Fund causes. Join for £1 via www.coop.co.uk/membership or in-store.

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