There are about 8,500 people living in the historic town of Bungay, and about 70 of those people identify as devil-worshippers, according to a 2021 census that asked residents to state their religious beliefs.
Figures from the 2021 census show that 70 out of an estimated 8,500 people living in historic Bungay and nearby villages in north Suffolk identify as devil-worshippers.
16 groups across Norfolk and Suffolk have benefitted from the funding.
- Credit: Central England Co-operative Ltd
Sixteen groups across Norfolk and Suffolk have received £29,546 of funding from the Co-op Community Fund.
Grants were handed out to schools, to support groups and volunteer organisations.
At least one per cent of the Society’s trading profit is reinvested in local communities in a bid to help local projects.
Black Dog Judo Club, based in Bungay, will use £4,950 to pay for new specialist flooring to ensure that it can reopen safely following the lockdown.
Mark Purllant, from the club, said: “We are so chuffed and very thankful to Central England Co-operative for their generosity and understanding of our community project.”