skip to main content

Co-operative Bank: Customer Donation Fund

Open or will open again Age Arts, culture and heritage Communities Cross community Education and learning environment Health, wellbeing and sport Miscellaneous Multiculturalism Antrim & Newtownabbey Ards & North Down Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Belfast City Causeway Coast and Glens Derry City and Strabane England Fermanagh and Omagh Great Britain Lisburn and Castlereagh Mid and East Antrim Mid Ulster Newry, Mourne and Down Northern Ireland Scotland Wales Micro (up to £1,000)

Overview

How does it work?

For every £100 increase in the overall balances they hold for Community Directplus accounts, they add 20p to the Customer Donation Fund.

Every month a business credit card is kept open, they'll contribute £1 per account per month to their Customer Donation Fund

To be eligible to apply for the fund you must hold a Community Directplus account.

If you don’t have an account, you can find out more about the Community Directplus account here.

Applying to the Customer Donation Fund

All Community Directplus account holders can apply for up to £1000 from the Customer Donation Fund to support special projects and fundraising activities.

What kind of projects can be supported?

While they will support varied projects throughout the UK, preference will be given to projects that fit into one or more of their priorities.

  • Ethics – projects which reflect The Co-operative Bank’s Ethical Policy including Animal Welfare, Fair Trade and Social Involvement.
  • Ecology – ecological projects which contribute to a sustainable society.
  • Projects in the communities in which The Co-operative Bank operates.
  • Projects where The Co-operative Bank’s contribution will make a significant impact.
  • Projects which support The Co-operative Bank’s community themes. These are currently:
  • Crime, reoffending and victims of crime.
  • Financial capability and education.
  • Diversity and inclusion.

Previously funded projects.

Key dates

October assessment - applications accepted from 1 April to 30/09/2025
April assessment - applications accepted from 1 October to 31/03/2026