A FUNDING boost is on the cards for three community groups in Malvern who are set to share an estimated £9,000 from the Co-op.

The donations come following the launch of a new Co-op membership scheme, with one per cent of the proceeds from sales of own-branded products going to local causes.

In Malvern, the causes set to benefit are Community Action Malvern and District, Malvern Special Families and What Makes You Different Makes You Beautiful.

Co-op area manager Liz Webb said: “We aim to do business a better way, and what better way than to give back to communities as a reward for shopping with us?

"Our members have a unique opportunity to make a difference locally simply by using their Co-op card when they shop with us. The money raised will provide much needed funding for organisations who contribute to improving local life.”

Maria Munday of Malvern Special Families said: "It's a great opportunity to have been chosen by our local Co-op stores to be part of this exciting new initiative. We are really looking forward to working together to raise funding to continue providing our much needed short breaks services for families of children with disabilities in the local area. Thank you to the Co-op for their continued support.”