One Stop: Carriers for Causes
Local GrantsLocal 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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