Funding Sources (last updated July 2008)
Entrust
ENTRUST regulate the Landfill Communities Fund on behalf of HM Revenue & Customs. As a regulator ENTRUST do not fund any work themselves. Please read the 'Finding Funding' element of this website to find out more on funding. Biffaward
Often groups only need a small amount of money to make a difference to a local facility, be it a community building, nature reserve, cultural facility or outdoor space. The Small Grants Scheme offers quicker access to lower levels of funding to make these projects happen. Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) - Your Heritage (£3,000 to £50,000)
Your Heritage provides grants of between £3,000 and £50,000 to support projects that relate to the local, regional or national heritage of the UK. We welcome applications that help people to learn about, look after and celebrate heritage in a fun and enjoyable way. British Ecological Society (BES)
The Society provides grants to promote excellent ecological research, education, training and communication as widely as possible. http://www.britishecologicalsociety.org/grants/
Local authorities
Many local authorities will provide small grants for environemntal and/or conservation work.
Rushcliffe Borough Council
Basingstoke and Deane Community Environmental Enhancement Fund
Leicestershire County Council - Shire Community Environmental Improvement Grants
Community Foundations, Trusts and Funds
Have a look for your local county community fund.
e.g County Durham Foundation - Grassroots Grants
Directories of grant giving organisations
Directory of Grant Making Trusts
Funder Finder
Environmental Funders Network
Charity Commision
Go to this website if you are looking for a specific charity
Local authorities
Many local authorities will provide small grants for environemntal and/or conservation work.
Rushcliffe Borough Council
Basingstoke and Deane Community Environmental Enhancement Fund
Leicestershire County Council - Shire Community Environmental Improvement Grants
Community Foundations, Trusts and Funds
Have a look for your local county community fund.
e.g County Durham Foundation - Grassroots Grants
Directories of grant giving organisations
Directory of Grant Making Trusts
Funder Finder
Environmental Funders Network
Charity Commision
Go to this website if you are looking for a specific charity
