Community groups are celebrating after receiving more than £20,000 in funding from Co-op's Local Community Fund.

Ilkley and District Good Neighbours received £2,649, while LS29 Special Needs Support Group was the recipient of £3,184.

Co-op's Local Community Fund has, according to a spokesperson, shared more than £58 million with more than 20,500 community groups across the UK since 2020.

Rebecca Birkbeck, director of community and member participation at Co-op, said: "Co-op is a different way of doing business - and as a business owned by you, we are committed to doing right by you and your community.

"Co-op members have a say on where they would like to see the support given in order to make a difference locally, and our Local Community Fund works to promote healthy, strong, and viable communities.

"We are delighted that as a direct result of our members shopping with us, causes in towns, villages, and cities across the UK will be celebrating receiving critical funding.

"We know things are increasingly tough for communities - this funding will help them with delivering the services and support that their community needs, and create a real and tangible difference to local lives."

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