Herefordshire Funding Opportunities Update July 2016 Useful Contacts

Grants for Community based environmental projects - Greggs Foundation

Purpose: Projects should aim to make a demonstrable difference to a local area with clear consideration given to the environmental and social impact of the project. The programme aims to deliver demonstrable improvements to the environment. There would also be an educational aspect to the grants to help people learn about their impact on the world around them. All projects must benefit the environment. Preference will be given to projects that support disadvantaged people. Disadvantage could include (but is not limited to):

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  People with disabilities or chronic illness
  
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  People living in a disadvantaged area 
  
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  People living in an area with poor access to the environment
  
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  Voluntary carers
  
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  Homeless people
  
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  Isolated older people
  
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  Other identified need
  

Who can apply: Any not for profit organisation can apply. Small, locally based community led organisations with a turnover not in excess of £300,000 are most likely to be successful. Schools are also encouraged to apply and will receive the same level of preference as small organisations. We are more likely to make grants to local organisations based near Greggs shops. Please use the shop locator on the Greggs website to find your nearest shop.
Amount available: Grants of up to £2,500 through small grants scheme and grants of up to £10,000 can be awarded through the large grants scheme. Grants can be used as match funding up to a maximum project cost of £30,000. 
Deadline: Not specified.

Community in Bloom funding from Hereford City Council

Purpose: To award Hereford City voluntary community groups, schools and day/care/residential homes small grants toward community planting schemes within their area and get our community involved in helping to ‘pretty up’, green and clean up the City. Applicants must meet the following criteria:

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  You must have registered for one of the ‘IN BLOOM’ schemes.
  
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  You must identify the area to be planted for floral impact within the City and/or their project idea.
  
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  You must identify the cost of the project.
  
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  You must provide a copy of your group’s public liability insurance or a quote for the same. RHS insurance can be purchased at a cost of £75 per annum to cover your project.
  
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  Groups can apply for up to £200 towards plants and/or planting equipment such as trowels, forks, hoes etc and/or public liability insurance up to £75.
  

Who can apply: Not for profit organisations and community groups in Hereford City.
Amount available: Groups can apply for up to £200 towards plants and/or planting equipment such as trowels, forks, hoes etc and/or RHS public liability insurance.
Deadline: Dates are available from Tracy Morriss.
Further information: Further information can be found on the Hereford City Council website (link above) or by contacting Tracy Morriss on 01432 260456.

Grants for Tree planting in Hereford City – Herefordshire Community Foundation

Purpose: Grants can be made for the cost of trees and their planting. Evidence of expenditure must accompany any claim for grant. Grants will not be made for maintenance of trees. Trees can be planted on private and public land, but must be in sites that are visible by the general public but need not be accessible by the public. Sites for Hereford must be within the City of Hereford and its suburbs. There must be an on-going management plan to ensure the survival and long term good health of the tree. Grants must be accompanied by evidence that the planting and planning permissions have been granted where necessary.
Who can apply: Grant requests can be made by individuals, organisations and public bodies.
Amount Available: Except in exceptional circumstances, grants may be up to £1,000 per claim/site.
Deadline: Contact Dave Barclay for details.
Further information: Dave Barclay on 01432 272550 or see website – link above.

Funding for improving and preserving public spaces in Hereford City - The Beaumont Trust

Purpose: To benefit the people of the city of Hereford in such ways that are exclusively charitable and in particular by preserving, bettering and maintaining public spaces and land for public recreation or of natural beauty within the City of Hereford.
Who can apply: Registered Charities.
Amount available: Not specified.
Deadline: Not specified.
Further information: This fund is administered by Gabbs Solicitors, 14 Broad Street, Hereford, HR4 9AP. Please call 01432 353481 to enquire about the fund.

Funding for community green project - The Grimple’s Green Grants

Purpose: This funding is intended to help small organisations that want to carry out green, environmentally friendly projects but lack the funds to do so. The scheme aims to encourage people to get involved in their community and surrounding natural environments. Projects should be creative and imaginative.
Who can apply: Non-profit organisations.
Amount available: Up to £1,000.
Deadline: Applications can be made at any time.

Grants for the restoration and preservation of the countryside - Linley Shaw Foundation

Purpose: The Foundation offers grants to charities focused on the conservation, preservation or restoration of the natural beauty of the countryside.
Who can apply: Registered charities.
Amount available: Between £500 and £15,000.
Deadline: Bids should be received by December / early January.
Further information: Applications in writing only: NatWest Trust Services, 5th Floor, Trinity Quay, 2 Avon Street, Bristol, BS2 0PT.