Lakes & Dales Co-op Community Connect

Community Connect gives Scotmid members, living in the Lakes and Dales area, the opportunity to make a difference in their communities.

Three Good Cause Groups each representing the Lakes and Dales area (Cumbria, Weardale, and Northumberland) have been shortlisted to receive a Community Connect grant. EVP are representing Cumbria.

Scotmid members living in the Lakes and Dales area can vote for their favourite group to make a difference in their community. Voting closes 24th September 2023.

Every time a member makes a purchase in store and scans their card, they receive a community connect vote. Votes are counted and the winner receives a financial award of £5,000 and the two runner-ups each receive £2,000.

For more information on the scheme, see the Lakes & Dales Co-op website.

1. Become a Lakes and Dales Co-Op Member, if you aren't already.

2. Scan your Community Connect Membership Card at a manned till and tell the member of staff you would like to vote for EVP.

3. Scan your Community Connect Membership Card every time you shop at a Scotmid or Lakes & Dales Co-op and a vote will be issued towards EVP.  This is confirmed on your till receipt.

You can allocate your votes  to EVP at any time right up until the closing date – simply scan your card at a manned till and tell the staff member who you would like to vote for.  This is confirmed on your till receipt.

EVP will receive either £2,000 or £5,000 from Lakes & Dales Co-Op. This money allows us to kick start projects like EVP Juniors and keep ticket fees at low prices and accessible to the community.