Isle of Man community groups share nearly £50K

Twenty-four community groups on the Isle of Man have received a share of nearly £50,000.  

It's come from the Co-op’s Local Community Fund, which aims to make a difference locally to either: provide access to food; improve mental wellbeing; create opportunities for young people; promote community cohesion and build more sustainable futures. 

Causes that have benefited include: Great Laxey Mine Railway (£2,809); IOM Federation of Women's Institutes (£1,523); Manx Wildlife Trust (£3,392); Marown School Association (£1.616); Manx Mencap (£1,971); Isle of Play (£2,945); Isle of Man Woodland Trust (£2,107); Friends of Ballaugh School (£1,660); Isle Stand Up To Suicide (£3,216); Friends of Ballaugh Old Church (£1,411); MCH Psychological Services t/a Isle Listen (£2,084); Rushen Heritage Trust (£1,458); Code Club (£1,426); Kenyon's Café (£1,378); Manx Retirement Association (£1,907); Manx Mencap (£1,971); The Children's Centre (£1,770); One World Centre (Isle of Man) (£1,333); Manx Wild Bird Aid (£2,531); Southlands Resource Centre (£1,898) and The Manx Stroke Foundation (£2,700).
The fund began in 2016 and has supported more than 40,000 projects across the UK. 

Co-op says it's committed to making a difference in the communities it serves, and its members have a say how the fund is shared between local causes.