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Making a Difference Locally Winter Warmers Heart of the Community Awards Funding Round 2026 (1)
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Making a Difference Locally Winter Warmers Heart of the Community Awards Funding Round 2026

Making a Difference Locally 
Winter Warmers Heart of the Community Awards 2026 

 

 

This round is for supporting local charities and community groups helping people stay warm, connected and supported through winter. 
Co-op Wholesale affiliated retailers can nominate local charities, community organisation and voluntary groups that are helping people in their local area during the winter months. Funding up to £2,000 is available. 

Important Information 

·       Applications can only be submitted by Co-op Wholesale supplied partners. 

·       Only one application per active store will be accepted. 

·       Funding is available to charities and community groups with an annual income below £1 million. 

·       Priority will be given to organisation helping communities through winter challenges including fuel poverty, cost of living pressures, food insecurity, isolation and wellbeing. 

·       Closing date: 30th October

Store Information
Please ensure this is correct as this is how we will contact you with outcome of nomination
E.g.. Nisa Scunthorpe
Nominated Cause Information


Please note: organisations without a dedicated bank account are not eligible for funding.
(Please provide a clear summary of what the funds are for.)
(Tell us about their activities, programmes and the difference they make.)









(Please explain the relationship between your store, the organisation and the local community.)

Terms and Conditions
•    All applications will be reviewed after the closing date.
•    The judges’ decision is final, and no alternative prizes will be offered.
•    Funding is available for up to £2,000; the amount awarded may be less.
•    Applications are only accepted from Co-op wholesale partners.
•    Applications close on 30th October 2026 at 12:00 pm. We reserve the right to close earlier if all funding has been allocated.
•    Only one donation per active store will be considered (must comply with the donations policy and not have large amounts of un-donated funds).
•    All usual MADL governance applies.
•    “Community group” refers to registered charities, community groups, and good causes working for community benefit.