The Share Fund was set up to give members the opportunity to donate their dividend to charities determined by the Board. Normally three major charities are chosen each year to receive donations from the fund as well as a large number of local charities and good causes.
A committee consisting of three Board Directors meets four times a year to determine the awards. All the committee’s recommendations for donations are approved by the full Board.
| The major charities supported in 2008 were: |
| Alzheimer’s Society |
| Motor Neurone Disease |
| Epilepsy Action |
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| Anglia Co-operative also supported a large number of local groups and projects many in conjunction with our stores, who raised funds locally, they included: |
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Peachcroft Pre-School |
Abingdon |
| National Coastwatch |
Lowestoft |
| Age Concern |
Peterborough |
| When you wish upon a star |
Spalding |
| Children’s Safety Alliance |
Wisbech |
| Dr Lawrence Nursing Home |
Chipping Norton |
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| As well as donating Share 600 funds to local charities, the Board also matches funds raised by our stores for worthwhile causes identified in their own trading areas. These have included: |
| Sue Ryder Care |
Peterborough |
| Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance |
Bourne |
| Breast Cancer Awareness |
Beccles, Bradwell, Lowestoft |
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