How does Community Connect work for Good Cause Groups?

Which Community Groups Can Apply?

All Good Cause Groups – whether you’re a registered charity or not, who have a project or initiative that benefits Communities close to a Scotmid store are welcome to apply. Please read the terms and conditions before applying to make sure your group and project meet the criteria.

Who Can Apply

Applicants must be:

An established Good Cause Group or Charity or part of a new group who have an idea which will enhance your local community

We’re looking for applications that:

Benefit the local community centred around Scotmid or Semichem stores
Have a big benefit to their community
Are scheduled to be completed within 24 months of the award date
Cost in the region of £15,000

View our full terms and conditions for applicants.

Application FAQ

How do Community Groups apply?

Community Connect has two award cycles every year. Groups are chosen each April and September and we will let you know if you have been successful. Groups shortlisted in April will receive funding in September/October of that year. Groups shortlisted in September will receive funding in May of the following year. If you want to be sent a reminder when applications open, please email membership@scotmid.co.uk with your contact details.

You can find out about previous winners here as well as the current shortlisted groups and their projects here.

Who decides which groups get awarded?

Three Good Cause Groups will be shortlisted by a panel of Scotmid representatives from all the applications received. Scotmid members use their Membership Card – Community Connect Card – to collect 1 vote every time they shop. Members then allocate their votes to one of the three shortlisted groups. The final amount awarded to each shortlisted groups is dependent on which group receives the most member votes.

What are my responsibilities if I am shortlisted?

The full list of responsibilities can be found in our Terms and Conditions.

Where can I get more information?

You can also contact the Community & Membership team on: membership@scotmid.co.uk or call us on 0131 335 4433