COMMUNITY projects in Bracknell and Wokingham are set to share a major funding boost as the Co-op welcomes the latest causes to its Local Community Fund.

Some 12 causes chosen in the Bracknell and Wokingham area are set to receive vital funding to deliver local projects in their community.

The causes include: Jennett’s Park Primary School, The Wokingham Cancer Support Network and Home-Start Bracknell Forest.

Every time members shop at Co-op 1per cent of what they spend on selected own-branded products and services goes to help fund community projects.

Members can decide how the money is allocated and are encouraged to select the causes they wish to support online.

Nick Crofts, president of the Co-op Council, said: “By becoming a Co-op member not only are you receiving great personal rewards and benefits, you are directly helping to support vital community groups in your area.”

Rebecca Birkbeck, director of community and shared value at the Co-op, said: “Thanks to our members since 2016 more than £56 million has been raised for over 16,000 causes that make a real difference in their local communities.”