Tag: Co-op Foundation

Young people demand a fairer transition to Net Zero

Stuart Mitchell

Young people have revealed concerns that the pathway to Net Zero will exacerbate the class divide, according to new research from Co-op and its charity, the Co-op Foundation. The study explored the views of 16-24 year olds when thinking about the journey to Net Zero, including the risks and opportunities for young people. A climate class divide The majority (73%) revealed concerns that impacts from the transition to Net Zero will affect some groups of people more than others: A quarter (25%) felt those on lower incomes and/or from lower…

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Co-op Foundation invests more than £1.1 million into projects tackling youth loneliness through social action

Stuart Mitchell

Organisations helping young people with learning disabilities and mental health difficulties among those supported through the #iwill Fund Young people with learning disabilities will be matched with volunteers who’ll help them plan nights out and go to gigs, thanks to funding announced by Co-op Foundation to tackle youth loneliness. Mencap’s “Gig Buddies” project is one of 16 schemes recently awarded funding by the Foundation through the #iwill Fund. The #iwill Fund is a £40 million joint investment from the Big Lottery Fund, using National Lottery funding, and the Department for…

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Almost £1.5 million invested to tackle youth loneliness and improve young people’s access to under-used community spaces

Stuart Mitchell

Funding delivered by Co-op Foundation through Building Connections Fund Youth strand Unused cafes and empty office units will be transformed into digital hubs and creative art studios thanks to almost £1.5 million of grants to improve young people’s access to under-used community spaces and tackle youth loneliness. Funding has been provided by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and delivered by Co-op Foundation as part of the Building Connections Fund Youth strand. A total of 144 organisations will receive up to £10,000 to work with young people to…

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£11.5 million fund to tackle loneliness across England

Stuart Mitchell

Tens of thousands of people will be given greater access to befriending services, community arts groups and support schemes through a new £11.5 million fund to tackle loneliness in England, Minister for Loneliness Mims Davies announced. The 126 organisations to benefit from the new funding include new community transport links to support those most at risk of isolation, innovative digital solutions that enable elderly people and young care leavers to connect with their peers and one to one support for LGBT+ people suffering from loneliness. The Building Connections Fund is…

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UK’s first Charity Digital Code of Practice, co-funded by the Co-op Foundation, launches today

Stuart Mitchell

The UK’s first Charity Digital Code of Practice has launched today following an extensive consultation and input from across the sector. The Code, which has been produced to provide charities with practical advice on incorporating digital technology into their work, has been co-funded by Lloyds Banking Group and our charity, the Co-op Foundation. It has been managed by a steering group of representatives from across the sector and chaired by independent digital expert Zoe Amar. It is voluntary and free to access for all charities. The need for The Charity…

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