THE staff at the Co-op in Builth Wells have chosen their three local causes to raise money for in 2023 via the Local Community Fund scheme.
The three groups are Builth Bike Bash, the Builth Road Community Group and Cylch yn yr Ysgol pre-school.
Builth Bike Bash is a charity that encourages and enables more people to cycle in the local area. The group was instrumental last year in the construction of Builth’s pump track, which had been a decade-long project; and they will be using the funds raised to install a permanent fixed tool station at the pump track.
The Builth Road Community Group want to use the funds to make repairs and maintain their children’s play area, in order to create a safe environment for the children to play in.
Cylch yn yr Ysgol will be allocating funds to extend opportunities for children to learn outside, deliver forest school sessions and the development of an outdoor play area, kitchen garden and classroom.
Stuart Williams, store manager at the Brecon Road store in town, said: “It was a really tough decision this year, as 10 causes had applied and were shortlisted.
“The staff here then voted and three very worthwhile causes were chosen – the Builth Bike Bash, Builth Road Community Group and Cylch yn yr Ysgol. We felt that all three could make a real difference in the community.”
Co-op’s Local Community Fund donates 1p of every pound spent on Co-op branded goods towards the causes. If you are a Co-op member, you can choose which cause you’d like to support. As well as helping the community, members receive 2p for every pound spent on Co-op branded goods which they can spend in-store, as well as receiving weekly offers.
Stuart added: “It’s a win-win as far as I can see. Our shoppers benefit, as well as some great causes in our local community.”
For more information on how to become a member or choose which cause you’d like to support, visit https://causes.coop.co.uk/ or download the Co-op app.
Pictured are the three groups to benefit from the fund in 2023, including the Builth Road Community Group, Cylch yn yr Ysgol and Builth Bike Bash. Also pictured is Nadine Perola (co-op customer team member) and Helen Tuite (Co-op member pioneer).
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