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East of England Co-op opens £110,000 community grant scheme

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A community fund that has supported hundreds of local charities and helped over 146,000 people across East Anglia is accepting new applications for grants of up to £5,000.

Why it matters: The East of England Co-op's Community Cares Fund represents a significant investment in local communities, with £110,000 available in this latest funding round.

In-person support group hosted by Hearing Help Essex
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By the numbers:

  • More than 146,000 people supported since 2020

  • Over 600 charities and organisations helped this year

  • Grants available from £1,000 to £5,000

Making a difference: The fund supports projects that:

  • Combat social isolation

  • Improve community wellbeing

  • Create better access to social activities

  • Help people into education or work

  • Provide vital advice services

Behind the initiative: "At the East of England Co-op, community is at the heart of everything we do," said Angela Carpenter, Community Support Manager. "Together, we can help build a brighter, more resilient future for everyone."

The bottom line: Community groups and charities in Ipswich have until 2 December 2024 to apply for funding. Visit https://www.eastofengland.coop/community/community-cares-fund

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Mountain bike stolen from outside Anglia Retail Park restaurant

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Police are appealing for witnesses after a blue Boardman mountain bike was stolen from outside Tim Hortons in Ipswich.

The bicycle was taken between 10.20 and 10.30 on Thursday 6 March from outside the restaurant at Anglia Retail Park.

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Police are appealing for witnesses after a blue Boardman mountain bike was stolen from outside Tim Hortons in IpswichSuffolk Constabulary

Ipswich Police shared the appeal on social media, asking anyone with information to come forward.

Officers have assigned the crime reference number 37/12273/25 to the case.

Anyone who witnessed the theft or has information about the stolen blue Boardman mountain bike is asked to contact police via their online reporting system at https://orlo.uk/2zoxs or by calling 101, quoting the crime reference number.

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