East of England Co-op supporting 189 local charities this winter

This winter, the East of England Co-op are raising funds for 189 local charities and organisations, through their Local Giving community programme. 

Each East of England Co-op Food store, Funeral Services branch and Travel branch has chosen a local charity important to them to fundraise for. Any money raised will go directly to their chosen charity, alongside a £150 donation from the retailer themselves. 

This year alone, the retailer 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 for 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. 

“This couldn’t be more important during the winter period, and we know our generous members and customers will continue to show their support for their local communities by contributing to our fundraising efforts. 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 is the largest independent retailer in East Anglia with over 200 Food stores, Travel branches and local Funeral Service branches across Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire.