GOOD causes in Launceston are missing out on a cash bonanza as the Co-op revealed that there was still a chance to apply to benefit from its community fund, which gives thousands of pounds to local organisations as a result of Co-op members buying own brand products and services.

The average last pay out for groups in Cornwall and Devon was £2,000 after six months, and included funds for organisations such as Coronation Park Trust, Launceston Memory Café, and Launceston YFC.

This latest round will run for 11 months from November to October 2018, meaning the potential to receive double the money, and applications can be made at www.causes.coop.co.uk

The Co-op is looking for local good causes to apply to receive the funding, with the closure date for applications fast approaching on Tuesday, August 8.

When a Co-op member buys own-brand products from food stores or a funeral plan or funeral from Funeralcare they earn a 5% reward for themselves with a further 1% going to local good causes.

Group director of community and campaigns at the Co-op, Rufus Olins, said: “The growing number of Co-op members shopping in Cornwall and Devon is helping to create thousands of pounds back into causes which are providing a much needed benefit to the local community. In April we paid out £9-million to over 4,000 good causes thanks to our 4.5-million members shopping with us, and we need new causes to come forward to ensure that we can continue to support such a diverse range of groups.

“This is a chance for communities to have a real say and influence on what matters in their local area. Even if you’re not directly involved in a charity or good cause, most people know of a group that would benefit from this significant level of funding.”