APPLICATIONS for the Co-op Local Community Fund are now open.

The Co-op Local Community Fund supports projects across the UK that their members care about, in order to help communities come together, co-operate and have a positive impact on community wellbeing, physically and virtually.

Applications must be completed by midnight on June 28.

Your project must either:

- bring the community together to help those in need, providing access to life’s essentials such as community spaces, food and bereavement support

- support the mental and physical health of others through community wellbeing activities

- enable people to develop or share their skills to foster community spirit and build resilient communities for the future

Your project or event must also:

- take place in the UK or Isle of Man

- not have religious or political aims (although you can still apply if you are a religious organisation)

- meet the Co-op’s values

- take place or will still be running after November 2021

- benefit your local community

A spokesperson for Co-op, said: "We'll let you know if you're successful by October 2020.

"If you are successful, you’ll be part of the Local Community Fund for 12 months from October, 25 2020 to October, 23 2021.

"You'll receive your share of the funding in two payments – one in April 2021 and one in November 2021."

For further information or to apply, visit https://causes.coop.co.uk/