Helping good causes
in your community
Every month we donate £500 to a local organisation making a real difference. Our members nominate the causes and we decide together where the money goes.
Simple. Local. Member-led.
As a member, you can put forward a local cause you believe in. We take it from there.
You nominate a cause
You spot a local organisation doing great work and fill in the nomination form with details about them and the specific project needing support.
We review nominations
Our team goes through every submission, looking at the project, who it will benefit, and how the £500 will make a specific, tangible difference.
We make the donation
We select the recipient and make the £500 donation. We share the story with our members so everyone can see the impact.
Nominations are currently paused
We are not accepting new nominations for Capital in the Community at this time. Please check back in the future for updates. Thank you for your continued support of local causes.
Causes we have supported
From food pantries to mental health groups, family support to digital inclusion. Click any card to read more about the work they do.
Leith Pantry
A food club offering dignity, choice and hope. Members save on their shopping for a small weekly subscription, with top-quality food sourced from local redistribution partners.
Hays Community Pantry
Sourcing surplus food from local supermarkets to prevent waste and provide nutritious food at affordable prices. Ensuring families can access quality food week to week.
LEAD
Raising leadership in young people in deprived areas through in-school courses. Funding created a new one-day taster session opening the programme to more schools.
Over 50s Leith Club
Combating loneliness and building long-term friendships through outings, lifelong learning and social events. Meaningful moments for members living on a basic pension.
Keep the Heid Mental Health Cafe
Weekly informal gatherings across East Lothian for people affected by mental health issues, held in the evening when loneliness hits hardest.
Held in Our Hearts
Scottish charity providing baby loss counselling and peer support with over 40 years of compassionate bereavement care. Funding bought medals and goody bags for their charity 5k.
These are just some of the organisations we have been proud to support, with many more helped since the programme began.
Causes we have supported
From food pantries to mental health groups, family support to digital inclusion. Click any card to read more about the work they do.
Leith Pantry
A food club offering dignity, choice and hope. Members save on their shopping for a small weekly subscription, with top-quality food sourced from local redistribution partners.
Hays Community Pantry
Sourcing surplus food from local supermarkets to prevent waste and provide nutritious food at affordable prices. Ensuring families can access quality food week to week.
LEAD
Raising leadership in young people in deprived areas through in-school courses. Funding created a new one-day taster session opening the programme to more schools.
Over 50s Leith Club
Combating loneliness and building long-term friendships through outings, lifelong learning and social events. Meaningful moments for members living on a basic pension.
Keep the Heid Mental Health Cafe
Weekly informal gatherings across East Lothian for people affected by mental health issues, held in the evening when loneliness hits hardest.
Held in Our Hearts
Scottish charity providing baby loss counselling and peer support with over 40 years of compassionate bereavement care. Funding bought medals and goody bags for their charity 5k.
These are just some of the organisations we have been proud to support, with many more helped since the programme began.
Simple. Local. Member-led.
As a member, you can put forward a local cause you believe in. We take it from there.
You nominate a cause
You spot a local organisation doing great work and fill in the nomination form with details about them and the specific project needing support.
We review nominations
Our team goes through every submission, looking at the project, who it will benefit, and how the £500 will make a specific, tangible difference.
We make the donation
We select the recipient and make the £500 donation. We share the story with our members so everyone can see the impact.
What we are looking for
We aim to fund local causes making a hands-on difference. The £500 should go towards something specific: a project, an item, or an event.
What qualifies
- Local organisations or groups based in the UK
- Registered charities or voluntary groups (we consider both)
- A specific project, purchase or event the £500 will fund
- Smaller, grassroots causes where £500 will genuinely move the needle
- Organisations willing to share the impact of the donation if asked
What does not qualify
- Large, well-funded national charities with significant existing resources
- General running costs, salaries or ongoing operational expenses
- Repaying loans or clearing existing debts
- Organisations outside the UK
- The same organisation more than once in any 12-month period
Make your nomination as detailed as possible
Tell us specifically what the £500 will be used for, whether that is a piece of equipment, materials for an event, or funding a particular activity. Be clear about who will benefit and how. The more detail you include, the stronger your nomination will be. You can check if an organisation is a registered charity at OSCR.
Members only
Nominations must be submitted by a current Capital Credit Union member. By nominating, you agree that the organisation and Capital Credit Union may participate in PR and marketing related to the award. Membership eligibility criteria apply.
Know a cause that deserves support?
Fill in the form below to put a local organisation forward. The more detail you give us, the better.