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2 | Green = Applicable funding | Orange = Possible funding | This is a database of funding compiled by the Food and Climate Action project team at Glasgow Community Food Network and will be updated on a fortnightly basis. The funding has been chosen as it relates in some way, or can be used for, composting activities. This is in relation to our broader campaign, Composting for the Future. Find out more: https://glasgowfood.net/news/2023/6/composting-for-the-future or email glasgowcommunityfoodnetwork@gmail.com | |||
3 | Name | Deadline | Funding Size | Eligibility Criteria | Costs Covered | Website |
4 | Matthew Good Foundation: Grants for Good | Quarterly | Up to £5000 | - Charity/Voluntary/Community Group/Social Enterprise - Under £50k revenue - We want to make it easy for very small charities or new community interest companies to apply, so organisations/groups do not need to be a registered charity, however, you will need to have a bank account in your organisation’s/project’s name such as a community bank account. | http://www.matthewgoodfoundation.org/grantsforgood/ | |
5 | Community-Led Fund TNL | Rolling | £10001 to £150000 | - Voluntary or community organisations - Need a board and constitution - Has a social purpose, has open membership, is controlled by the local community | https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/programmes/grants-for-community-led-activity#section-1 | |
6 | Glasgow City Council - Area Budgets | Rolling | Varies per ward, up to £11,000 | - Varies per ward, must meet priority agreements in each area, thus not every ward in Glasgow will be eligible for compost-related activities. | Projects that promote community activity; short-term/pilot projects (including staff costs); new equipment/materials for local organisations; activity costs at residential centres; environmental improvements; production of educational plays/materials; hire professional instructors; start-up grants or bus hire for day trips. | https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=18748 |
7 | Garfield Weston Foundation | Rolling | Up to £100, 000 | - UK registered charities, Charitable Incorporated Organisations, Housing Associations that appear on the government’s List of Registered Providers - Need one year of accounts | Capital, Revenue, Core costs | https://garfieldweston.org/ |
8 | Anderson Anderson & Brown Charitable Initiative | Rolling Quarterly | - Charities, individuals and community groups who operate in and around AAB's operating communities - Advancement of environment protection or improvement or community development - Priority for vulnerable communities - Need governance structure and audited accounts | Funding, Volunteer time | https://aab.uk/about/aabie/fundraising/ | |
9 | JRCT Sustainable Trust | Autumn 2024 | - Unlikely to fund local level work; good if wanting to broaden to national community composting work - The overall focus is on developing and promoting sustainable, low-carbon alternatives to the current consumerist and growth-based paradigm. We will support a range of actions to achieve these aims, recognising this might include defending current policies, frameworks and regulations. | https://www.jrct.org.uk/sustainable-future | ||
10 | THE HUGH FRASER FOUNDATION | Rolling Quarterly | - Registered charities or community interest companies - The Trustees’ policy is to focus on applications relating to activities and projects in Scotland, particularly those parts of Scotland where the local economy and/or circumstances make fund-raising for charitable purposes difficult | https://www.turcanconnell.com/the-hugh-fraser-foundation/ | ||
11 | Land Trust | Rolling | No Limit | - "Community based recycling, re-use and waste prevention projects" - Some projects must be within 10 miles of a Landfill site or transfer station. - Voluntary organisations and charities | http://www.landtrust.org.uk/questions.htm | |
12 | The Naturesave Trust | Rolling: three rounds per year | Up to £5000 | - Funding is available for projects submitted by any organisation whether they be charities, voluntary organisations or businesses. The Trust is unable to fund individuals - MUST have a website or social media presence - Theme changes with every window - won't always be applicable to composting | https://www.naturesave.co.uk/naturesave-trust/ | |
13 | Flightpath Fund | Rolling | Up to £5000 | - Charities and community groups focuing on the environment - Renfrewshire, Glasgow North West and East and West Dunbartonshire - Need valid bank account + bank statement | - Improving the opportunities, facilities and services available to local people. - For specific projects, not staff or running costs | https://www.glasgowairport.com/about-us/flightpath-fund/ |
14 | Aviva Community Fund | Rolling | Up to £50,000 *MATCH FUNDING* | - Registered charities or social enterprises - Climate Action focused on moving ideas forward - UK bank account + operating for 12 months - Have a safe guarding policy, be a Living Wage employer and have a board of trustees/directors or a mangement board - Cannot be a trust | https://www.avivacommunityfund.co.uk/ | |
15 | EFN: Rapid Response Fund | Rolling | Up to £25,000 | - Funds urgent climate work - Focus on 'movement building' and 'consumption and waste' - The specific event or situation to which your organisation is responding must not have been possible to anticipate, and it must be the case that action needs to happen quickly in order to be effective. Actions must be implemented within three months of securing funding - Registered charities have higher chance of receiving donations | https://www.greenfunders.org/efn-rapid-response-fund/ | |
16 | Greener Spaces, Fairer Places | Rolling | Up to £500; an additional £200 available for mentoring another group on climate justice for 4 hours | - Local faith groups registered as charities in Scotland, whose annual income is normally lower than £80,000, and who normally employ no more than 2 full-time equivalent staff members. Please note that we prioritise our grant awards towards groups with minimal resources | https://www.faithincommunity.scot/gsfp | |
17 | SafeDeposits Scotland Community Fund | Rolling Quarterly | Up to £2000 | - Community groups and voluntary organisations - Required to provide a summary from its most recent accounts and, where applicable, its latest annual report and financial statement | Will NOT cover running costs or staff salaries | https://www.safedepositsscotland.com/community-fund |
18 | Lush Charity Pot | Rolling | Up to £10,000 | - Grassroots - Not-for-profit - Direct action and aiming for long term change encouraged | https://weare.lush.com/lush-life/our-giving/charity-pot-funding-guidelines/ | |
19 | The Schroder Charity Trust | Rolling | Up to £5,000 | - Must be a charity - Environment strand applicable | - Core and project costs | https://schrodercharitytrust.org/frequently-asked-questions-faqs/ |
20 | Friends of the Earth, Scotland: Local Action Group Fund (maybe) | Rolling | £500 | - The local action group fund is open to all registered Friends of the Earth groups and networks - does this include Scotland? - Have a mid to long-term + group development plans - The aim of the local action grant fund is to support groups to grow, build collective power and connect practical projects with campaign objectives. We aren’t able to approve one-off projects or events that don’t demonstrate community engagement, change or engagement in a campaign, or the day-to-day costs of running a group. Applications must be specific, so we won’t approve applications that provide general or vague information about group development. | https://groups.friendsoftheearth.uk/resources/apply-funding | |
21 | Edge Fund | Twice Yearly | £1,000 | - Small, radical or grassroots groups prioritised - Focus on climate justice - Need at least 6 months of activity/accounts - Must have online presence | https://www.edgefund.org.uk/apply_for_funding | |
22 | FCC Scottish Action Fund | Twice Yearly | £2-40,000 | - Waste prevention projects (Theme B) - Any not-for-profit with a bank account and formal constitution - In order to reduce the losses incurred by participating in the Scheme, FCC Environment (as a condition of providing the landfill tax money) requires project applicants to secure the help of eligible ‘Contributing Third Party (CTP) payments’ to make up this shortfall. This equates to 10.75% of the funding provided to each successful project. | Contractors, Materials, Capital items, The cost of small items of equipment used by volunteers and staff to deliver the project | https://fcccommunitiesfoundation.org.uk/funds/fcc-scottish-action-fund |
23 | Asda Empowering Local Communities Grant | Rolling | Up to £1600 | 1. The group is not for profit 2. The end beneficiaries are community groups of people 3. The group has a presence locally and its work benefits the local community 4. The group has a bank account in its group name and can provide proof 5. The group has suitable governance to be able to manage funds from Asda Foundation. E.g., Financial reporting, committee meetings 6. The applying organisation must have a live safeguarding plan in place. The applicant needs to provide contact details of their Safeguarding Lead. Documentation may be requested. | - NOT directly climate change related, but covers essentials/transforming an activity/celebrations/connecting community. | https://www.asdafoundation.org/foundation-grants |
24 | Asda Cost of Living Grant | Yearly | £1,600 | As above - Focus on volunteer rentention, post creation and support | Funding to strengthen and boost volunteering in local communities. Volunteer costs that directly benefit service users | https://www.asdafoundation.org/documents/august-2023/Cost_of_Living_Grant_Round_3_Group_Guidance.pdf |
25 | Warbutons Community Grant | Quarterly | £400 | Not for profits with charitable aims. Warburtons Community Grants provides small grants up to £400 to support charitable organisations towards broader activities which improve Health, Place or Skills for families in their community. | Will cover specific costs for ongoing activities/projects | https://www.warburtons.co.uk/our-company/sustainability/within-the-community/giving-donating/financial-giving/ |
26 | SUEZ Community Grant | Rolling | £3000 - £50,000 | - For projects in Scotland, located within 10 miles of a Landfill Site - Be run on a not-for-profit basis - Own or hold a lease for the project site with at least five years remaining - Community based recycling, re-use and waste prevention projects. The project must be community based. | https://grantscape-scotland.scot/our-funds/suez-communities-fund-scotland-details/criteria/ | |
27 | Energy Saving Trust | Rolling | £40,000 over 2 years | - Organisations must already be working with children and young people experiencing inequality - Organisations must have an annual income for the last financial year of less than £1 million | Work that is currently underway and will continue into the grant funding period Running costs, including overheads and energy costs. Staff costs. Equipment necessary to deliver the work you’re requesting support for. Training costs for staff, volunteers and children and young people. Venue hire. Travel costs. Other costs associated with removing barriers to access for children and young people. Volunteer expenses. Budget for young people-led project development. Small scale capital costs. | https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/about-us/our-corporate-social-responsibility/the-foundation/grant-funding-criteria/ |
28 | The Henry Smith Charity | Rolling | £20-70,000 | - Working within or immediately next to an area within the 10% most deprived areas Scotland - Annual income of between £20k and £500k - At least 18 months old - Community-led charities and not for profit organisations Fund work that enables: People from across the community to participate in activities which improve connectedness, opportunities and wellbeing People who are excluded, vulnerable or facing other forms of hardship to have access to community-based services that support positive lasting change A stronger, active, more engaged community | Running costs | https://www.henrysmithcharity.org.uk/explore-our-grants-and-apply/strengthening-communities-grants/strengthening-communities-overview/ |
29 | BENTLEY ADVANCING LIFE CHANCES SMALL GRANTS PROGRAMME | Quarterly | £500 | Environment and 'Better Future' theme: Safeguarding the environment, improving nature-deprived areas, drive improvement to 'place' and boosting community spirit. - An annual income of less than £1 million. - Been running community activities for a minimum of 12 months in the local area. - Appropriate insurance in place for activities, staff and volunteers. - Appropriate information, governance, policies, and procedures - Safeguarding policies and procedures - Health and safety policies, risk assessments and procedures - Equal opportunities policies and procedures | https://corporate.bentley/en/bentley-corporate/sustainability/social/Community-Investment_and-Corporate-Citizenship/Community-Grants.html | |
30 | The Finnis Scott Foundation | Quarterly | Up to £10,000 | - Gardening, horticulture and plant sciences grant - Charities, CIC, CIOs, PTAs - Preference is given to smaller charities where the grant would have a significant impact. - Having a track record means success is more likely | Capital and revenue projects | https://www.finnis-scott-foundation.org.uk/apply-for-a-grant/ |
31 | People's Postcode Trust: Community Small Grants | Rolling | £500-25,000 | - Themes Improving biodiversity and responding to the climate emergency and Improving green spaces and increasing access to the outdoors - An income of less than £1 million in the last year. Preference will be given to organisations with an income of less than £250,000. - A governing document in the name of their organisation - A bank account in the name of their organisation with two unrelated signatories. - Signed accounts for the most recent financial year or a financial forecast for new organisations. - A registered OSCR number (not for a parent organisation) if applying for over £2,500. | Offers both restricted funding (core costs only) and unrestricted funds | https://www.postcodetrust.org.uk/apply-for-a-grant/ |
32 | Magic Little Grants | 1 x Per Annum - Autumn? | £500 | - Improving biodiversity and responding to the climate emergency - Organisations must either be in their first year of operation or have an annual income under £250,000 - Funding can be used to launch new projects, support existing ones, or cover core costs associated with ongoing work | Core costs | https://localgiving.org/magic-little-grants/?mc_cid=b6080fda40&mc_eid=dc3587564f |
33 | Save Our Wild Isles | Ongoing - first come first served | MATCH FUNDING - Up to £15,000 | - Charity, Community constituted group, CIC, CIO etc - Have been operating for at least 12 months. - Have an annual income of no more than £2 million. - Have a bank account in the organisation’s name. - Have a safeguarding policy (if applicable). - Be a living wage employer (if applicable). - Have an active board of trustees or directors or management body. - Theme 1) Nature connectedness and pro-environmental behaviours – action that supports greater connection to nature and promotes pro-environmental behaviours at the community level that will benefit nature. - Theme 2) Community cohesion and connection – nature positive activity that encourages collaboration in the local community, by connecting people of diverse backgrounds, generations, and abilities to nature and one another. | https://www.saveourwildisles.org.uk/community/fund?mc_cid=b6080fda40&mc_eid=dc3587564f | |
34 | I’ve got an Idea Fund | Ongoing | £250-3000 | - That are based on a novel technical idea - could be used for rat proofing compost ideas, solutions to what doesn't work currently etc? - That would deliver a social or environmental benefit - That are intriguing, inventive and have an element of fun - We focus on DIY ideas where the applicants are building and experimenting with their idea themselves rather than outsourcing the development | Making and testing the idea | https://theprospectory.com/idea-fund/?mc_cid=b6080fda40&mc_eid=dc3587564f |
35 | Pockets and Prospects | Ongoing - first come first served | £250-1000 | - SCCAN members only - Intended to help you to reach out and engage more widely across your community, to initiate collaboration and joining up of climate activity with wider issues of inequality and disadvantage such as food/fuel poverty, climate justice etc | https://sccan.scot/blog/pockets-and-prospects-funding/?mc_cid=b6080fda40&mc_eid=dc3587564f | |
36 | Linnean Society | rolling | £1,000 | These grants are available to individuals and organisations who are linked with a group of young people within the UK. This includes, but is not limited to, school staff, student groups, home education groups, community groups and small charities. There must be evidence that the applicant is linked with a group of young people. | The grant can be used for materials, room hire, publicity, public-speakers, training-professionals, contractors and freelancers, project-specific staff costs (see limitation below), audio-visual hire, reasonable volunteer expenses, transport or other costs of activities/ events | https://www.linnean.org/the-society/medals-awards-prizes-grants/our-local-nature-grants |
37 | Volunteering Matters Action Earth | £250 | Projects must be completed by January 31st 2024 Grants to help urban communities to respond to our nature and climate crises The project must involve practical outdoor activity by volunteers in Scotland. They should make environmental improvements to urban green spaces – planting projects, wildlife habitat creation etc. A minimum of 15 volunteers must be involved in the project, each giving at least 5 hours of volunteering time Sites to be worked on must be accessible to the general public Priority to work in areas where there is substantial social or economic deprivation **Will not fund projects that are only about food growing** | Plants, tools, materials and volunteer expenses can be claimed | https://volunteeringmatters.org.uk/project/action-earth/ | |
38 | The Fore | Up to £30,000 | We accept applications from registered charities, community interest companies, charitable incorporated organisations and community benefit societies. | Unrestricted | https://thefore.org/application-process/ | |
39 | The Scottish Landfill Communities Fund | Rolling | Up to £25,000 | In Scotland, grants are available from Valencia Communities Fund for 50% of the total project cost Community based recycling, re-use and waste prevention projects: Object B | Awards will be for capital expenditure only. | https://www.valenciacommunitiesfund.co.uk/scottish-landfill-communities-fund |
40 | Miller Homes Community Fund | Twice annualy | £250-2000 | Not for profit organisations and community groups in Scotland can apply. Promote the environment To be eligible, applicants must have a UK bank account. | Funding can be used in a variety of ways to meet the needs and aspirations of residents in the local community. | https://www.millerhomes.co.uk/corporate/community-fund.aspx |
41 | EA Foundation | Rolling | £20,000 - 50,000 (average) | Applications will be considered from a diverse range of organisations irrespective of turnover. The EA Foundation is looking to collaborate with organisations that: Place people at the core of their work. Can demonstrate that they have a strong and equal relationship with their in-country partner(s). Support community-led initiatives that are inclusive and address root causes of poverty to drive systems change. Has a learning culture and actively monitor the impact of their work in the lives of their target communities. Shine a light on unpopular or under-exposed issues in over-looked geographies. The grants will not fund activities that should be the responsibility of the government, however, work will be considered that adds value to the lives of marginalised communities and where it is clear that the work is being carried out in parallel to addressing systems change. | Applicants are encouraged to operate a full cost recovery mode by including all relevant costs of their project in the budget, including proportionate costs of overheads related to the effective delivery of the project. | https://www.ea-foundation.org.uk/ |
42 | Grocers’ Charity Memorial Grants | Rolling | £5,000 | Connecting people with nature and environment issues Countering the effects of pollution and climate change | https://grocershall.co.uk/the-charity/memorial-grants/ | |
43 | Stafford Trust | Twice annualy | Up to £5000 | The Trust will consider applications for grants from charities registered in the United Kingdom, with preference being given to charitable organisations operating in Scotland | Funding is available for project costs, including capital, running costs and salaries. | http://www.staffordtrust.org.uk/apply-for-a-grant/ |
44 | Ocado Foundation Grants | £1,000 | The Ocado Foundation is the charitable arm of Ocado Group, working for good in the community. We focus our efforts in three core areas, skills for the future, natural resources and responsible sourcing. We like to support the many rather than the few, welcoming opportunities from charities, CICs and community projects. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, for volunteering, we are currently only accepting applications for digital volunteering. Proposed activities should cover at least one of the following key themes: Skills and Education. Sustainability. | https://www.bizgive.app/#/sharable/company/programme/566d0256-2547-47f2-9e8d-b689e9865f92/ca7e8992ee568a5c3eb39c634b8094174b6806c3e438d7aca080a7a80d858af35268fff152c09e9e9efd3a812dc2b6ccc438437abfe8c62998c6339b2aad1d41 | ||
45 | Bentley Advancing Life Chances Small Grants Programme | Quarterly | Up to £500 | The fund aims to support vulnerable, disadvantaged or under-represented communities in areas where Bentley has a corporate presence by providing small grants to charities working with local people. Applications are accepted from charities and not-for-profit organisations Better Future - Safeguarding the environment, improving nature-deprived areas, drive improvement to 'place' and boosting community spirit | https://corporate.bentley/en/bentley-corporate/sustainability/social/Community-Investment_and-Corporate-Citizenship/Community-Grants.html | |
46 | The Fore | Quarterly | £30,000 | The Fore provides unrestricted grants to small charities and social enterprises based in the UK. The funding is intended to have a transformational impact on the organisations being supported by unlocking exponential growth, sustainability, efficiency or some other major step forward. The organisation must be a UK-registered charity, CIO, CIC (Community Interest Company) or CBS (Community Benefit Society). The organisation must have an annual turnover of less than £500,000 in the last financial year. | This unrestricted funding can be used for any purpose, including core costs and capital funding. | https://thefore.org/application-process// |
47 | The Mushroom Trust | 31st March each year | Up to £10,000 | The aim of this fund is to support the creation, improvement, and maintenance of green spaces throughout Scotland. This includes both the creation of urban spaces, such as public parks, community gardens and allotments, as well as other environmental and conservation projects, such as ancient woodland restoration projects. Applications are invited from any organisation or group, especially groups that can demonstrate public involvement and community-based fundraising. The Trust is particularly interested in applications from organisations that might have difficulty obtaining public funding from other sources. | https://mushroomtrust.com/projects/ | |
48 | Cuthbert Horn Trust | Once per year | £4,000 | Voluntary and community organisations operating in the UK are eligible to apply. The scheme is intended to support charitable organisations undertaking general charitable purposes. Previous grants have been for a range of activities such as conservation, education, environmental protection, help for disadvantaged children, music, research and transport. | Costs associated with eligible projects. | For further information on how to obtain this fund, please contact the following: Ian Woodhouse Cuthbert Horn Trust Arnold Hill & Co Craven House 16 Northumberland Avenue London WC2N 5AP Tel: 020 7306 9100 Email: ian.woodhouse@arnoldhill.co.uk |
49 | Marsh Trust | Ongoing | Up to £2000 | Small registered charities in the UK that are experienced in their field of work in the areas set out by the Trust are eligible to apply. To be eligible, applicants must: Have been established for more than one financial year. Be able to provide a full set of their most recent reports and accounts, or the equivalent of, if their annual income is under £25,000. | Funding is available for long-term, core funding for various running costs such as volunteer expenses, training days or equipment maintenance for charities | https://www.marshcharitabletrust.org/ |
50 | James T Howat Charitable Trust | Ongoing | Voluntary and community organisations operating for the benefit of their community in Scotland are eligible to apply. | Costs associated with eligible projects. | For further information on how to obtain this fund, please contact the following: Enquiries James T Howat Charitable Trust The Ca'd'Oro 45 Gordon Street Glasgow G1 3PE | |
51 | Big Give - Green Match Fund | Match funding | UK-registered charity with a Charity Commission, OSCR or NI Charity Commission number, or tax-exempt status Have an annual income of at least £25,000 (as per last filed accounts on the Charity Commission). Charities that are working on environmental issues as part of their core mission. (By “core mission”, we mean that the environment is mentioned in the organisation’s charitable objects). This may include: biodiversity & conservation; climate change; agriculture & food; sustainable communities; energy; transport; trade & finance; consumption & waste; toxics & pollution. Charities may be working in the UK or overseas and are able to use the campaign to raise unrestricted funds. Charities which are registered on BigGive.org (free to register). Charities seeking to raise: Up to £10,000 in public donations through the 1:1 model (to be doubled by match funds). Up to £100,000 in public donations through the pledge model (to be doubled by match funds). Charities can receive up to £50k in Champion funds. Must be within 5km of a Starbucks shop. | Funds received during the campaign are restricted to the information outlined in the application until the charity has hit their target. If a charity receives additional online donations after hitting its target, these funds may be unrestricted. Charities may use the campaign to raise unrestricted funds as long as it meets the eligibility requirements. | https://biggive.org/green-match-fund/ | |
52 | Hubbub: The Nature Hubs Fund | Rolling | £6,000 | Local community groups across the country can apply for a grant to help enhance or create a green space that can be accessed by the local community to visit, relax and connect with nature in. Applications must relate to any one or more of these four themes: increasing access to green space, upskilling the community, bringing people together and building climate resilience. This could be a community allotment which provides local residents with opportunities to grow their own produce; a green space to help with urban cooling; an area to support biodiversity and attract pollinators; or a space to engage the community on sustainable lifestyles. | Funding is available for project costs, including capital, running costs and salaries | https://www.hubbub.org.uk/the-nature-hubs-fund |
53 | Scotmid Community Grant | Rolling | £500 | Be a group or individual acting for the wider benefit of the local community 1.2 Live within the geographic boundaries of one of our Regional Committees And a project must: 1.3 Address a community issue or support a local community initiative 1.4 Provide benefits to the local community | https://scotmid.coop/community-and-charity/supporting-local-communities/community-grant/ | |
54 | BA Community Fund | BA will match up to 50% of the money raised by groups through Crowdfunder, up to a maximum of £15,000. | Applications will be accepted from: Registered UK Charities. Registered community benefit organisations. Registered social enterprises and charitable companies. To be eligible to apply, organisations must be: UK based and for the benefit of UK communities. Operating for at least 12 months at the time of submission. Have a UK bank account in the registered organisation's name. Organisations must also do one or more of the following: Deliver support in areas experiencing social and economic deprivation, including rural communities. Work with one or more of the following groups as a main focus: Lower socio-economic groups Culturally diverse communities Disadvantaged females exploring STEM opportunities Individuals struggling with mental health and wellbeing Groups exploring or providing solutions for climate change | Please note this is a match-funding initiative delivered in partnership with Crowdfunder and thus not a traditional grant scheme (funds awarded are conditional upon applicants first securing crowdfunding via Crowdfunder’s platform). | https://www.bacommunityfund.co.uk/eligibility-criteria?utm_source=intercom&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=cf_ba-better-world&utm_content=launch-eligibility | |
55 | Eat It Up Fund 2024 | complete an expression of interest form by 5pm 14th June 2024 | £60,000 | 6 grants of up to £60,000 to organisations who have an innovative idea to reduce edible food waste. The fund is open to any organisation that can prove they are an officially constituted body, registered in the UK. We’ll prioritise prevention and edible recovery/ repurposing over initiatives that don’t result in food being kept within the human food chain. | Funding is available for project costs, including capital, running costs and salaries | https://www.eatitupfund.org.uk/frequently-asked-questions |
56 | The Steel Charitable Trust | Quarterly | £25,000 | Grants up to £25,000 are available to small registered charities for a variety of purposes including projects that will make a positive impact on the environment. There are no focus areas within the categories of Arts and Heritage, Education or Environment. Applications will only be considered from: Charities, including CIOs, registered in any part of the United Kingdom Exempt Charities as defined in schedule 3 of the Charities Act 2011 and their equivalent in Scotland and Northern Ireland municipally-funded museums not included in schedule 3 of the Charities Act 2011 Your organisation may have more than one structure, i.e. be a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee. As long as it is a registered charity, it is eligible. In all cases above, the applicant must have an annual turnover of over £50,000 (defined as 100% of charitable income plus proceeds from any trading income). | https://steelcharitabletrust.org.uk/grants/rolling-grants-programme/ | |
57 | HDH WILLS: THE GENERAL FUND | Rolling | Up to £2000 | We seek to make donations to general charities, which are small enough in size or are applying for support for a modest project such that the charity will benefit substantially from a donation of between £500 and £2000. We also make grants to charities, which focus on the conservation of wildlife and the environment which are typically between £1,000 to £2,000. We will generally only support charities which are registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales, Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR), or which are exempt or excepted charities (within the meaning of the Charities Act 2011). We will not generally make a grant to an organisation that the Trust has supported within the previous 24 months. We will not support applications from individuals seeking personal support. It is important that the charity will be small enough in size or be applying for support for a modest project, such that the grant will have a meaningful impact | Grants may be made towards revenue, capital or project expenditure. | https://hdhwills.org/grants/ |
58 | Let's Grow Together Fund | 25th June 2024 | Up to £5000 | The Let's Grow Together Fund was created to support communities to create, access, and celebrate growing spaces within Glasgow and in this way increase the opportunities for citizens to grow their own fruit and vegetables locally. This is an annual fund of £50,000 which was introduced to support the aims of the current iteration of Glasgow's Food Growing Strategy (2020-25). "Supporting food waste reduction and reuse of materials in the community" Constituted not-for-private-profit third sector or community organisations and schools, with a bank account, are eligible to apply. Such organisations can apply on behalf of growers' or community groups without a governing document or bank account. Applicants must have the relevant insurance and permissions required to take their proposal forward. More than one application can be made by the same organisation, but no organisation or partnership will receive more than 10% of the total grant money available per year. | This is a capital grant. Revenue costs such as staffing (including sessional staff), events or workshops are not eligible. However, costs associated with the build or installation of growing 'infrastructure' can be included. | https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/article/4056/Let-s-Grow-Together-Fund |