Local initiatives

New partnership aims to empower local communities to protect and restore nature

The project aims to put local, mainly urban communities at the forefront of efforts to tackle the nature and climate crises.

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Co-op Local Community Fund opens applications for Glastonbury and Street causes

Applications for funding to support community projects in Glastonbury and Street now open with the Co-op Local Community Fund.

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Glastonbury marks Fairtrade Fortnight with handy swaps from town's Co-op

Fairtrade Fortnight 2023 is underway until March 12 to highlight the Fairtrade movement and ensure small-scale producers and workers are paid fairly.

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Fruit and veg shortage: Co-op removes best before dates on fruit & veg

Co-op say the decision to remove dates from more than 150 lines of fresh produce will help customers cut food waste in the home and save money.

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Community groups can get help with warm space projects via the Co-op

As a number of severe weather warnings for snow and ice are in place across the UK and temperatures continue to fall, the Co-op has increased the flow of funds

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Free game pack to help kickstart conversations about mental health

One in four of us will have a mental health problem in any year. By talking about mental health we can support ourselves and others.

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