CO-OP Funeralcare in Launceston is donating a percentage of its profits to worthwhile causes and charities in the region, raising nearly £4,000 since October 2018.

The funds are being donated as part of the Co-op’s national 1% scheme, which had allowed members around the UK to donate a total of £19-million since November 2017.

To date, the Launceston Funeralcare home has raised £1,330 for Launceston Community Carnival, which wanted to purchase a gazebo and stage for the carnival’s entertainment.

The home has also raised £1,259 for the Kensey Vale Bowling Club, which wants to refurbish the interior of its clubhouse and £1,220 for the McQueens Dance and Theatre CIC to go towards an annual family fun weekend for the local community.

The Co-op’s nationwide scheme commits to 1% of all sales, including branded products, carrier bags, and wider services within the group, being donated to local causes.

Richard Lamb, funeral director at Launceston Co-op Funeralcare, said: “It’s an absolute honour to be able to support all of our groups, which have been voted for by our customers. Each one is hugely important to help in the community and their work is nothing short of outstanding.

“We’re really passionate about supporting local organisations in the area and will continue to support a range of charities throughout the year.”

Customers and service users can go online to see the causes their local Co-op is supporting and choose which charity they want their money to go towards.