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Six community groups in Caerphilly County Borough have received a share of £12,000.

The money comes fro the Co-Op’s Local Community Fund, which has funded nearly 40,000 projects across the UK since it began in 2016.

Of the funding, £2,740 has gone to Caerphilly Woodlands Trust, which will use the money to help it deliver wellbeing sessions and buy essential tools.

Caerphilly Veterans Support Hub, which is based in Machen, received £2,237, while the Nelson-based Welsh Wallball Association was awarded £2,103.

Other groups to receive funding include One Planet Matters CIC, which has been given £1,716, Blackwood Little Theatre (£1,659), and 5th Risca Scouts group (£1,544).

David Luckin, Co-op’s head of social value and community engagement, said: ”Local causes make a huge difference in communities across the UK.

“As a co-operative, our members have a say in where and how our profits are shared, and our funding enables local groups to deliver projects that focus on the needs of local communities and, the issues affecting people’s lives.

“We know that things are increasingly challenging for local causes, and we are told that our funding makes a real difference – we are focussed on helping people and communities thrive.”