COMMUNITY projects in Aberystwyth could receive a cash injection thanks to Tesco’s Bags of Help initiative - but more applications are needed.

The supermarket is calling on groups to apply for its funding scheme, which sees money raised by the 5p bag levy transform local projects.

Tesco teamed up with Groundwork to launch the monthly roll-out of its funding scheme, which sees grants of up to £4,000 – all raised from the 5p bag levy – being awarded to local community projects.

Tesco’s Bags of Help project has already delivered £30m to over 4,600 projects up and down the UK and the supermarket is now calling on community groups in Aberystwyth to put themselves forward for a grant.

Three groups in each local area will be awarded grants every other month.

Tesco customers will have the chance to vote with a token given to them at the check-out every time they shop.

Lindsey Crompton, head of community, at Tesco said: “The money raised from our customers buying bags is making a big difference to local communities across the country. Thanks to Bags of Help, £30m has been spent so far on local projects like parks, sports facilities, school playgrounds and community gardens – projects that have all been chosen by our customers.”

Just ask in store for more information or visit the Bags of Help website, visit www.tesco.com/bagsofhelp.

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