One Stop: Carriers for Causes

Local Grants

Local retailer One Stop’s Carrier for Causes funding scheme offers community groups the opportunity to apply for funding grants of up to £1,000 towards a variety of local projects.

The scheme is funded through the money raised from the 5p bag charge. Projects must meet at least one of the following outcomes:

Improving the lives of young people
Improving the lives of the elderly
Promoting physical activity
Improving health or well being
Increasing community safety
Protecting/improving the local environment

Applications will be accepted from a wide range of organisations including:

Voluntary/community organisations
Registered charities
Schools
Health bodies
Hospices
Sports clubs
Community day centres
Parish/Town councils
Social enterprises
Community Interest Companies
Local authorities
Social Housing providers
Other not-for-profit organisations might also be eligible

Carriers for Causes is a rolling programme, meaning that groups can apply for funding all year round to help their local community grow. Applicant projects must be within two miles of a One Stop store and demonstrate community need.

For more information and how to apply please click here.

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