The Co-operative Foundation
The Co-operative Foundation is an independent charitable trust set up in 2000 and solely funded by The Co-operative Group. The Society has donated nearly £10 million which has been invested to provide funding for the Foundation's current grant-making programme, Truth about Youth.
PLEASE NOTE: The Co-operative Foundation is only accepting applications for the Truth about Youth programme as listed below. The Community Support Programme is now closed and we are no longer accepting applications for general grants.
However, if you need funds for a community project, and wish to apply for a small grant of up to £2,000, please go to
www.co-operative.coop/communityfund. Alternatively you can call 0161 827 5879, or email
communityfund@co-operative.coop for more information.
Truth about Youth
Truth about Youth is the new grants programme of The Co-operative Foundation. The Trustees of the Foundation want to nurture and support young people in making a positive contribution in local communities.
We are committed to involving young people in the practical processes of the new grants programme, and are working with YouthBank to ensure that the Foundation is delivering what young people really need. We will also measure the success of the funded projects in the short, medium and long term, and evaluate the grants programme to ensure best practice.
We are looking to support one registered charity, working with young people in Bristol area, over a two-year period. If your organisation fits this description, please read the pdf attached for information which will help you to decide if your charity could benefit from this funding.
Please send your expression of interest by Friday 5 March 2010 to: The Co-operative Foundation, 6th Floor, New Century House, Corporation Street, Manchester, M60 4ES
For any enquiries please contact Sarah Robinson, Foundation Manager on 0161 246 3039 or srobinson@co-operative.coop
Download the New Foundation Guidelines Bristol PDF [59KB]
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