New scheme could benefit community projects in Banff area
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Shoppers in Banff could help donate £5000 to a local community group as part of a new scheme.
Co-op has launched The Winners Share It All – a new competition designed to help boost Co-op’s existing support of thousands of local causes across the UK and give member-owners a chance to win prizes for themselves and their communities.
People could also win £500 for themselves, just by swiping their card and choosing a cause, when they do their shopping.
Any Co-op member-owner who spends £5 in store or online, scans their card and has selected a Local Community Fund cause, will be automatically entered into a monthly prize draw.
Shoppers can enter as many times as they want across the period and each £5 shop will activate one entry into the competition.
Ten Co-op members every month will win £500 worth of prizes for them and £5000 for their selected Local Community Fund cause. Non-members can sign up for just £1 via the Co-op App.
Every time member-owners shop they support local communities through Co-op’s Local Community Fund, a fund which has supported 36,000 causes since it began in 2016.
The major new The Winners Share It All initiative will see Co-op Local Community Fund causes receive a share of £500,000 to support projects that benefit Co-op member communities, in addition to the support already distributed through Co-op’s Local Community Fund.
Rebecca Birkbeck, director of community and membership participation at Co-op, says: “We’re thrilled to be launching the new ‘The Winners Share It All’ activity, as we continue to offer strong support for local communities and meaningful value for our member-owners.
“Our Local Community Fund supports lots of local causes and community groups in Banffshire with much needed financial support.
“An extra £5000 boost can make a huge difference to these incredible grassroot projects, enabling them to provide important services, support and activities for their community.
“It’s great that our members can support this whilst also getting a welcome boost themselves with £500 towards their daily shop.
“The prize draw is open to all existing and new Co-op member-owners. To become a member, customers can sign up in-store or online for just £1 and start saving on their daily shop while supporting local groups in their area.”
Visit https://www.coop.co.uk/communities for more information about The Winners Share It All, how to select a cause and Co-op Membership benefits.
