This local community grant scheme uses money raised from the sale of carrier bags to fund local projects in communities across the UK. Eligible projects could include making flood resilience and/or resistance improvements to a building that benefits the local community, or creating outdoor woodland and wildlife areas in your local community.
A competitive award that seeks to recognise and reward organisations that have developed a specific technology, process or initiative that will have a significant beneficial impact on the environment. This includes developments which are designed to reduce the use of water in a commercial or consumer setting, manage storm or flood water, or control water flow […]
Funding is available to give organisations in Scotland, England and Wales the chance to deliver the project they have always dreamed of, but never had the opportunity to bring to life. Projects should fall under one of the following categories: community development, environmental protection, health, human rights, sports, and the prevention of poverty, distress and […]
Grants are available for local voluntary and community organisations for projects and activities that benefit local people and the local community of Northamptonshire.
There are numerous ways that communities can raise funds from small events which can be labour intensive but can turn around money quickly, for example lotteries, raffles, fairs, street parties, bazaars, afternoon teas, car boots, street fairs, fetes and sponsored events (swims, walks, pub crawls, etc). Large events can be complex to organise but can […]
The Countryside Productivity Scheme provides funding for projects in England which improve productivity in the farming and forestry sectors, including those with a water resource management focus, and help create jobs and growth in the rural economy.
Property owners who have equity within their properties can release this money through extending their current mortgage or taking out a new mortgage. The money can then be used to fund property level flood resilience measures. Equity release can be in the form of an additional income, a cash lump sum, or both. The Money […]
This is a loan granting mechanism. Community Development Finance Institutions provide loans where banks have refused credit. Their website lists loan providers who consider individuals, businesses, charities or social enterprises. The level of funding provided depends on individual circumstances. Funds can be released quickly.
This needs to be led by the local community and aims to benefit the whole community. The grant size is variable but is likely to be less than £10,000.
A Charitable Trust can be established with the specific purpose of dealing with and managing contributions for a particular cause or project. The Trust does not procure funds, but it is a mechanism for obtaining, holding and administering funds. Funds can be collected from the community/general public and is administered and allocated by the Trust. […]
