Three local causes in Dawlish have received a much-needed funding boost thanks to the Co-op's annual Local Community Fund campaign.

Each year, Co-op stores ask local people to nominate deserving community causes. When Co-op Members buy selected Co-op branded products and services, 2p for every pound spent goes into their Co-op Membership account and Co-op gives the same to support community organisations and local causes.

This month, Dawlish Community Transport received £2,700, 1st Dawlish Rainbows £2,300, and Roots Community Enhancement £2,500 to help fund their activities.

Manager of Dawlish Community Transport Sally Preston said: "We're really proud and grateful for the support from our community in helping raise £2,724.63 that will go a long way in keeping our services operating."

Sally Preston of Dawlish Community Transport, second from right

A spokesperson for Roots Community Enhancement said: "We are thrilled to have received our final payment from Dawlish Co-op from being one of their community causes. Thank you so much to them and their customers."

The next round of the Local Community Fund has now opened and the new three local causes for Dawlish are Dawlish Cancer Support Group 'The Sunflower Bunch', Dawlish Action for Youth, and Dawlish Warren Life Saving Club.

Supporting these local causes aligns with the Co-op's mission of fairer access to food, mental wellbeing and opportunities for young people.

Since 2016 Co-op Members have raised more than £117m, and the latest round of the Co-op's Local Community Fund has supported as many as 4,500 community projects.

Co-op Membership helps support Co-op's national charity partners and Local Community Fund causes. See www.coop.co.uk/membership.