East of England Co-op to donate to 189 local charities
Any money raised will go directly to the chosen charity, alongside an additional £150 donation from East of England Co-op
The East of England Co-op has announced that it will be raising money for some 189 local charities and organisations through its Local Giving community programme this winter.
The group’s funeral service branches, food stores and travel branches have each chosen a local charity important to them to fundraise for.
Any money raised will go directly to the chosen charity, alongside an additional £150 donation from East of England Co-op.
Throughout 2024, the group has already supported more than 600 charities and organisations across Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire through its Community Cares Fund, Local Giving or other community programmes.
Stores and branches will have collection pots and buckets for those who wish to donate. They will also be taking part in a range of fundraising activities, such as fancy dress and second-hand book sales.
Angela Carpenter, community support manager at the East of England Co-op, said: “At the East of England Co-op, we believe in the power of community and the positive impact that collective efforts can bring.
“Our Local Giving initiative empowers our colleagues, members and customers to directly contribute to local causes close to their hearts.”
She added: “Being able to dedicate three months of fundraising to local charities and organisations makes us all at the East of England Co-op immensely proud.”
The East of England Co-op operates over 200 food, travel and funeral branches across Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire.
