Tesco Ireland has launched its latest community initiative that will see four projects share €100,000 in funding from its 25 Years Community Fund.
The fund is designed to help groups to realise a once-off special project from start to finish.
Applications will be grouped according to locations, and one cause from Munster, Leinster, Connacht and Ulster, and Dublin will receive a €25,000 donation each to help support their communities.
Local organisations can apply online at tescoireland.ie or in-store.
The initiative comes as Tesco marks 25 years of operating in Ireland.
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The retailer says that its research shows that one third of people in Ireland currently volunteer with or work for an organisation or good cause in their local community, with the same proportion donating to a local good cause in their local community.
Rosemary Garth, Tesco Ireland communications director, said: “Whether your voluntary group has never been a recipient of our ongoing Community Fund, or been in it once or many times, now is your chance to apply for the chance to receive €25,000 – we want to hear from you.”
The selection panel for the grants includes Tomás Sercovich, CEO of Business in The Community.
“There is huge need across organisations providing vital services. Receiving this funding could change everything for a local community group or project so get involved and tell us what you would spend €25,000 on,” Sercovich stated.
Neale Richmond, the recently appointed Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail, said: “Having contributed to Ireland’s communities and our economy for 25 years, Tesco plays a hugely important role in our retail sector. I want to share a word of thanks to Tesco for supporting local projects and consistently working to improve communities across Ireland.”
Since 2014 the Tesco Community Fund programme has donated c.€7m to over 21,000 national and local causes.
The closing date for causes to enter is 26 February 2023. The winners will be announced following judging in March 2023.
Photo: Rosemary Garth and Neale Richmond. (Pic: Marc O'Sullivan)
