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# East of England Co-op opens £110,000 community grant scheme
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/east-of-england-co-op-opens-110k-community-grant-scheme/
- Published: 2024-11-14T08:11:38.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:30:27.000Z
- Description: A community fund that has supported hundreds of local charities and helped over 146,000 people across East Anglia is accepting new applications for grants of up to £5,000.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Grants, Donations & Fundraising, #article, East of England Co-op, #Import 2026-03-16 14:46

**Why it matters:** The East of England Co-op's Community Cares Fund represents a significant investment in local communities, with £110,000 available in this latest funding round.

![In-person support group hosted by Hearing Help Essex](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1731439880-hearing-help-eoe-coop-1.jpg)

In-person support group hosted by Hearing Help Essex (Hearing Help Essex)

**By the numbers:**

- More than 146,000 people supported since 2020
- Over 600 charities and organisations helped this year
- Grants available from £1,000 to £5,000

**Making a difference:** The fund supports projects that:

- Combat social isolation
- Improve community wellbeing
- Create better access to social activities
- Help people into education or work
- Provide vital advice services

**Behind the initiative:** "At the East of England Co-op, community is at the heart of everything we do," said Angela Carpenter, Community Support Manager. "Together, we can help build a brighter, more resilient future for everyone."

**The bottom line:** Community groups and charities in Ipswich have until 2 December 2024 to apply for funding. Visit [https://www.eastofengland.coop/community/community-cares-fund](https://www.eastofengland.coop/community/community-cares-fund?ref=ipswich.co.uk)

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