Projects we've supported

Bringing co-operative values to life

Baywind Energy Co-operative Ltd

A grant of £40,000 was awarded to support the generation of green electricity turbines. Baywind currently owns six turbines in Cumbria. In addition, they promote energy conservation through a local Trust fund.

This type of project was funded under funding stream three the promotion of co-operation.

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"Without the help of a grant from The Co‑operative Fund we would not have been able to take on the key members of staff to create Energy4All and push the concept forward." – Annette Heslop

Young Co-operatives

A grant of £25,000 was awarded to provide young people with a practical introduction to the Co-operative Movement. Young Co‑operatives hopes to identify and enthuse the co-operative members, workers and activists of the future. This type of project was funded under funding stream one: start‑up.

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"The Co-operative Fund grant helped the organisation to expand and secure further funding. It employs two full-time members of staff and has its own office base. Further recruitment is planned for 2007." – Kevin McGrother

Local Food Links Ltd

The grant was for £49,875 to develop a new school meals service based on co-operative principles in Bridport, Dorset. The project presents a real opportunity to develop a children-centred school and parent-led model of school food provision that prioritises healthy eating. This type of project was funded under funding stream one: start-up.

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