Co-operative Bank Customer Donation Fund
Organisations such as Registered Charities, Community Interest Companies, Co-operatives and Credit Unions; etc. that have a Community Directplus account can apply for funding of up to £1,000 from the Customer Donation Fund.
Since 2003 the Co-operative Bank Donation Fund has donated over £750,000 to 866 organisations. The money can be used to support special projects and fundraising activities; and all Community Directplus account holders are eligible to apply.
The closing dates for applications are March and September each year and they will then be assessed in April and October.
Previous projects supported include:
A theatre company which received funding towards three dictaphones, 12 MP3 players and the work of an experienced Technical Manager to help develop and stage a new production.
A wood recycling organisation which received funding towards new tools, boots, hard hats and high-viz jackets for the workers.