Stornoway groups got a share of £108,000

The group’s Local Community Fund, where the funds are shared from, is generated by Members trading across the Co-op’s businesses in addition to the benefits they receive for themselves.

Members are encouraged to pick a local cause to support each year, from a selection that are building stronger, more resilient communities.

Rebecca Birkbeck, Director of Community and Shared Value at the Co-op, said: “The Co-op Local Community Fund supports grass-roots projects across the UK that our Members really care about. And right now, these causes need support more than ever before.

“It’s such an amazing privilege to announce that £15 million raised by our Members in total has now been shared, helping communities and lives across the country at a time when they need it most.”

“We know that it has been an incredibly challenging time for local causes, as support decreases and demand increases. We’re incredibly grateful to our members and colleagues who have made it possible to make this contribution. As of this week, two million Members have now selected a cause to support.

“We encourage everyone to engage with the amazing groups and organisations on their doorstep, to help them weather the storm.”

The various local groups who received funding include: Uist Community Riding School; Southend Community Hall; Dyslexia Scotland Hebrides; Castlebay Community Hall; Broadford and Strath Community Company Ltd; Skyedance; RNLI; Balivanich Play Park; Uist Youth Cafe; Alzheimer Scotland; Barra and Vatersay Community; Strath Gaelic Choir; MacDiarmid Primary School and Taigh Sgire Sholais.