Useful Publications

South West Funding Opportunities
Version 1-9 September 2004

This paper lists funding sources under different headings.


 
Produced by Phil Denham, External Funding Coordinator
Copyright Finance For Business Ltd
Links are provided below to each of the sources
Employment and Training
UE6240 DEFRA: Vocational Training Scheme
UE6490 CS: Cadbury Schweppes Foundation
UE7010 DCMS: Heritage Lottery Fund - Bursary Schemes
General
UG1840 DCMS: Big Lottery Fund - Large Projects
UG2040 CT: Groundwork - Groundwork Programmes
UG3110 CT: BOC Foundation for the Environment
UG3450 LTCS: Landfill Tax Credit Scheme (LTCS) - Overview
UG3860 CT: Community Foundation Network
UG3930 CT: Garfield Weston Foundation
UG3990 CT: Esmee Fairbairn Foundation
UG4160 CT: Ernest Cook Trust
UG4200 CT: Charities Aid Foundation (CAF)
UG4210 CT: Baring Foundation-Strengthening the Vol Sector
UG4270 CT: Charles Hayward Foundation
UG4370 CT: Will Charitable Trust
UG4390 CT: Laing's Foundations and Trusts
UG4580 DCMS: Heritage Lottery Fund - Townscape Heritage
UG4600 CT: Dulverton Trust
UG4660 CT: Bernard Sunley Charitable Foundation
UG4800 CT: Fishmongers' Company's Charitable Trust
UG5320 DCMS: Lottery - Awards For All (England)
UG5870 DEFRA: Organic Farming Scheme
UG6210 CT: John Ellerman Foundation
UG6410 DCMS: Big Lottery Fund - Green Spaces Initiative
UG6470 LG: Cornwall - County Council Grants
UG6510 CT: Silvanus Trust
UG6780 CT: Woodroffe Benton Foundation
UG6980 LG: Mendip - District Council Grants
UG6990 LG: Somerset - County Council Community Grants
UG7010 LG: Taunton Deane - Borough Council Grants
UG7090 CT: Wessex Watermark
UG7430 DEFRA: Hill Farm Allowance Scheme
UG7450 DEFRA: England Rural Development Programme
UG7740 LTCS: RSWT - Biffaward
UG7920 LG: Devon - County Council Grants
UG8200 CT: Tree Council - Community Trees Fund
UG8560 DCMS: Big Lottery Fund - Medium Projects
UG8780 CT: PF Charitable Trust
UG8840 CT: D'Oyly Carte Charitable Trust
UG9210 DCMS: Big Lottery Fund - Transforming Communities
UG9460 LTCS: RSWT - Hanson Environment Fund
UG9580 CT: Tubney Charitable Trust
UG9600 LTCS: SITA Environmental Trust
UG9800 LTCS: Onyx Environmental Trust
UG9890 LTCS: County Environmental Trust (Cornwall)
UG9950 DEFRA: Aggregates Levy Sustainability Fund
UGA250 CT: Stanley Smith (UK) Horticultural Trust
UGA320 LTCS: Wyvern Environmental Trust (Somerset)
UGA410 LTCS: South West England Enviro. Trust (SWEET)
UGB140 LTCS: Environment Partnership Action Community
UGB290 LTCS: Community First (Wiltshire & Swindon)
UGB430 DCMS: Heritage Lottery Fund - Heritage Grants
UGB440 DCMS: Heritage Lottery Fund - Your Heritage Grants
UGB480 EH: National Capacity Building Programme
UGB530 English Nature: Wildlife Enhancement Scheme
UGB570 LTCS: Viridor Credits Caradon
UGB860 DCMS: Heritage Lottery Fund - Public Parks
UGC260 CT: Waterways Trust - Small Grants Scheme
UGC470 CT: Groundwork - Living Spaces Programme
UGC860 CT: Whitley Laing Foundation - Whitley Awards
UGC870 CT: Rufford Maurice Laing Foundation
UGD210 The Crown Estate: Marine Stewardship Fund
UGD250 CT: Action Earth
UGD510 DEFRA: Contaminated Land Capital Projects Prog.
UGD750 LTCS: Viridor Credits (England and Wales)
UGD760 LTCS: Shanks First Fund
UGD790 DCMS: Heritage Lottery Fund-Landscape Partnerships
UGE800 DEFRA: Environmental Action Fund
UGE860 CA: Access Management Grant Scheme
UGE880 LG: Forest of Dean - Tourism Development Grants
ZG1380 EC: Environmental Protection Involving NGOs
ZG2040 EC: Environmental Protection - General
ZG2550 EC: Accidental Marine Pollution (2000-2006)
ZG2590 EC: LEADER PLUS
ZG2660 EC: SPD - Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
ZG2740 EC: LIFE III - Environment (2000-2006)
ZG2750 EC: LIFE III - Nature (2000-2006)
ZG3210 EC: SPD - South West of England
ZG3750 EC: Asia PRO ECO Programme
ZG4110 City of Bremen: Bremen Partnership Award
Innovation
UN1130 DEFRA: Environmental Protection Research Programme
UN3020 ESRC: Environment and Human Behaviour
UN3160 ESRC: ESRC/NERC Studentships-Social/Env. Sciences
UN4320 JRC: Rural Economy and Land Use Programme (RELU)
UN4370 NERC: Knowledge Transfer Fund
ZN2340 EC: FP6- Sust Dev/Global Change/Ecosystems (Calls)
General Investment
UI1220 FC : Woodland Grant Scheme (WGS)
UI2140 DEFRA: Countryside Stewardship Scheme
UI2200 DEFRA: Environmentally Sensitive Areas
UI2510 FC : Community Woodland Contribution
UI2530 FC : Farm Woodland Premium Scheme (FWPS)
UI3970 English Nature: Reserves Enhancement Scheme
UI4750 FC : Better Land Contribution
UI4990 FC : WIG - Woodland Biodiversity
UI6680 LG: Dorset, North - Economic Development Support
UI7020 FC : WIG - Undermanaged Woods
UI7040 FC : WIG - Providing Public Recreation In Woods
UI8130 DEFRA: Rural Enterprise Scheme
ZI0700 EC: European Regional Development Fund (2000-2006)
ZI0720 EC: INTERREG III
 
 
 
UE6240 TITLE: DEFRA: VOCATIONAL TRAINING SCHEME
LAST UPDATE: Jul 04 Grantfinder Release Sep 04

DESCRIPTION OF AID
-Type. Grant
-Term. Until 31 March 2007
-Covering. Support for training measures that contribute to an improvement in
the occupational skills of farmers and others involved in forestry and
farming activities and their conversion. All types of training related
activity are covered including the development of additional training
facilities where there are gaps in provision.
-Elig Exp. Approved costs of at least 20 days of training equivalent
-Support. Up to 75% (25% must come from non-public sources)
-Payment. In arrears
-Other. The VTS has been allocated £22 million over the period October 2000 to 31 March 2007 and is administered regionally in England with the help of Project Officers from the Farming and Conservation Agency

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
-Status. Individuals or organisations
-Type. Involved in farming or forestry or third party training organisations
-Location. England, but excluding the Objective 1 areas of Merseyside, South Yorkshire and Cornwall & the Scilly Isles
-Other. Applicants may be located in an Objective 1 area provided the beneficiaries of the training are located outside an Objective 1 area

CRITERIA
-Timing. Applications can be submitted at any time - streamlined access may speed up a funding decision
-Viability. Key areas of training activity are: ICT; business development and diversification; marketing; and environmental land management
-Avail. Training must be vocational
-Other. FEI and HEI full-time courses and ESF supported training are not eligible. Part-time courses may be eligible

APPLICATION
-Special Form. Yes
-Informal. No
-Discussion. Yes
-Supported By. Information proportionate to the training project

SPONSORED BY Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
(The addresses of all Regional Offices are listed in the Detail Section of this Grantfinder report.)

ADDRESS Nobel House
17 Smith Square
London SW1P 3JR
Tel: (020) 7238 6000
Fax: (020) 7238 6591
Website: http://www.defra.gov.uk/erdp

 
 
 
 
UE6490 TITLE: CS: CADBURY SCHWEPPES FOUNDATION
LAST UPDATE: May 04 Grantfinder Release Sep 04
DESCRIPTION OF AID
-Type. Grant
-Term. Unspecified
-Covering. The Foundation supports projects that promote education and
employment; aid health and welfare; and address the environment. In
recent years, a greater emphasis has been placed on education and
employment causes.
-Elig Exp. Provides project costs, use of company facilities and staff expertise
-Support. Grants are available at the discretion of the sponsoring body
-Payment. Support is usually for two years
-Match Fund. The Foundation favours projects where their involvement will leverage the support of other organisations and funders

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
-Status. Organisation
-Type. Registered charity and voluntary group
-Emp'ees. Unspecified
-Size. Low over-headed and highly efficient organisations are favoured
-Location. Projects must be based near a major company location in England, Scotland and Wales
-Other. Projects which will obtain the maximum community benefit are favoured

CRITERIA
-Timing. Funding has been fully allocated for 2004
-Avail. Discretionary
-Other. It is expected that details of the 2005 funding round will be announced in the near future

APPLICATION
-Special Form. No, applicants should initially contact the Foundation. If a project is considered suitable, applicants should submit a written proposal
-Supported By. Details of project and budget, latest accounts and annual report

SPONSORED BY
Cadbury Schweppes Foundation

ADDRESS
25 Berkeley Square
London
W1J 6HB
Tel: (020) 7409 1313
Website: http://www.cadburyschweppes.com

UE7010 TITLE: DCMS: HERITAGE LOTTERY FUND - TRAINING BURSARY SCHEME
LAST UPDATE: Aug 04 Grantfinder Release Sep 04
DESCRIPTION OF AID
-Type. Bursary
-Term. One-off application round
-Covering. Funding for bursary schemes to improve the quantity and quality
of skills available to the heritage sector by providing new entrants
or existing staff (of an applicant organisation) with bursaries to
undertake work~based training and skills development. Bursaries
can run for up to four years.
-Elig Exp. Salary, travel, accommodation and equipment
-Support. A total of £4,000,000 is available. Individual bursary schemes are likely to be awarded between £100,000 and £1,000,000
-Payment. As arranged
-Match Fund. At least 10% of the project costs should be provided from an applicant's own or other sources
-Other. Applications should cover one or both of the following heritage skill areas: conservation skills at S/NVQ Level 3 or above; skills which enable heritage professionals to undertake heritage management or to provide high quality access, education and involvement for the public at heritage sites and with heritage assets

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
-Status. Organisations
-Type. Not-for-profit with conservation of heritage as one of the primary aims of the organisation, in partnership with other organisations
-Location. United Kingdom
-Other. Eligible parties in an application include local authorities, professional bodies, community, voluntary and charitable organisations, education providers

CRITERIA
-Timing. One-off application round administered via a two stage process. Deadline for receipt of Expressions of Interest (Stage 1): 21 October 2004
-Viability. Schemes must be linked to projects funded by the sponsor
-Avail. Discretionary
-Other. Bursaries are intended to operate from February 2006

APPLICATION
-Special Form. Template for Expressions of Interest provided at website below

SPONSORED BY Department for Culture, Media and Sport and administered by the Heritage Lottery Fund

ADDRESS HLF Bursaries
Programmes and Process Unit
7 Holbein Place
London SW1W 8NR
E-mail: hlfbursaries@hlf.org.uk

 
 
UG1840 TITLE: DCMS: BIG LOTTERY FUND - LARGE PROJECTS
LAST UPDATE: May 04 Grantfinder Release Sep 04
DESCRIPTION OF AID
-Type. Grant
-Term. Unspecified
-Covering. To support projects which help disadvantaged people and improve
quality of life in the community.
-Elig Exp. Capital or revenue expenditure, part or total funding
-Support. Up to 100% for organisations whose annual income is less than £5 million. Minimum project value £30,000 for property applications and £60,000 for all other applications. Average size of award is £90,000 over 3 years. Grants over £500,000 are rarely awarded, except for projects covering three or more England regions or more than one country which are not subject to maximum grant restrictions
-Match Fund. The grant can be used as match funding for EU grants (including Structural Funds). Match funding of at least 25% is required from organisations with an annual income of more than £5 million

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
-Status. Organisations
-Type. Set up for charitable, benevolent or philanthropic purposes (not necessary to be a recognised/registered charity). Partnerships/collaborations are welcomed.
-Location. United Kingdom. Projects covering three or more England regions or more than one country should apply to the Strategic Grants Programme
-Other. Must have a constitution/set of rules defining its aims, objectives and operational procedures. Local authorities are not eligible to apply

CRITERIA
-Timing. Applications may be submitted at any time

APPLICATION
-Special Form. Yes. Application packs may be obtained on 0845 791 9191
-Supported By. Project details (including a copy of the organisations constitution and accounts). A business plan must be provided for projects costing more than £200,000

SPONSORED BY Department for Culture, Media and Sport and administered by the Big Lottery Fund

ADDRESS
1 Plough Place
London
EC4A 1DE
Tel: (020) 7211 1800
Application line: 0845 791 9191
E-mail: general.enquiries@biglotteryfund.org.uk
Website: http://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk

UG2040 TITLE: CT: GROUNDWORK: GROUNDWORK PROGRAMMES
LAST UPDATE: Mar 04 Grantfinder Release Sep 04
DESCRIPTION OF AID
-Type. Advice, sponsorship, subsidised fees, training
-Term. Unspecified
-Covering. Physical environmental improvements, education/community
involvement, and economic and environmental integration.
-Elig Exp. Costs (for accessed grant aid)
-Support. Varies
-Payment. Varies
-Match Fund. Other local financial support necessary
-Other. There are various Groundwork programmes, both national and local (see Detail section)

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
-Status. Local Businesses and Communities and Schools in deprived parts of the United Kingdom
-Type. Any
-Emp'ees. Not applicable
-Size. Predominantly small to medium
-Location. England, Northern Ireland and Wales (see Other)
-Other. Businesses must normally be located within the local Groundwork office's discretionary sphere of influence

CRITERIA
-Timing. Prior to project commencement
-Viability. Criteria will vary between programmes
-Avail. Discretionary

APPLICATION
-Special Form. Depends upon programme
-Informal. Yes
-Discussion. Yes
-Supported By. Depends upon programme

SPONSORED BY
Partners in the public and private sectors

ADDRESS
Groundwork National Office
85-87 Cornwall Street
Birmingham B3 3BY
Tel: (0121) 236 8565
Fax: (0121) 237 3605
E-mail: info@groundwork.org.uk
Website: http://www.groundwork.org.uk

UG3110 TITLE: CT: BOC FOUNDATION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
LAST UPDATE: Mar 04 Grantfinder Release Sep 04
DESCRIPTION OF AID
-Type. Grant
-Term. Unspecified
-Covering. There are four main areas of support: Air Quality (especially in
relation to urban transport); Contaminated Land; Waste
Management; and Water Quality. Support is concentrated on
initiatives which can achieve worthwhile results in the near
future, rather than global issues or long term fundamental research.
-Elig Exp. Project costs
-Support. Usually between £25,000 and £75,000, although there are no fixed limits, at a likely rate of 30-60% of the project's cash costs
-Match Fund. The Foundation is particularly interested in providing top-up grants to projects which have already attracted partial funding elsewhere
-Other. Typically, projects should be completed within six to eighteen months

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
-Status. Organisation
-Type. Any with an interest or responsibility relating to the environment
-Emp'ees. Not applicable
-Size. Not applicable
-Location. Great Britain
-Other. Projects which have the support of co-sponsors are favoured

CRITERIA
-Timing. At any time
-Viability. There must be clearly defined goals against which progress can be measured
-Avail. Discretionary
-Other. Projects should achieve worthwhile results in the near future, rather than global issues or long term fundamental research

APPLICATION
-Special Form. Initially, applicants should provide a short outline of their proposal, ideally no more than one or two pages in length

SPONSORED BY
BOC Foundation

ADDRESS
Barry Beecroft
Director
BOC Environment Grants
The BOC Group
Chertsey Road
Windlesham
Surrey GU20 6HJ
Tel: (01403) 820021
E-mail: barry.beecroft@group.boc.com
Website: http://www.boc.com/foundation

UG3450 TITLE: LTCS: LANDFILL TAX CREDIT SCHEME - OVERVIEW
LAST UPDATE: Aug 04 Grantfinder Release Sep 04
DESCRIPTION OF AID
-Type. Tax rebate/grant
-Term. Unspecified
-Covering. Rebate from the landfill tax to be spent on approved 'objects',
namely, reclamation of land; reduction or prevention of
pollution; provision of public amenities; habitat creation/biodiversity;
or restoration of certain buildings.
-Elig Exp. A Tax Credit worth 90% of the donation may be claimed as a tax rebate by the landfill operator
-Support. A proportion of the Landfill Tax liability may be donated to Environmental Bodies in the form of a grant
-Match Fund. Contributions are eligible for match funding from other sources
-Other. The 10% contribution that cannot be met through Landfill Tax may be paid by a contributing Third Party

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
-Status. (1) Registered landfill operators who make payments to ENTRUST approved Environmental Bodies; (2) Trusts, co-operatives, societies and companies may register with ENTRUST, to gain funding for environmental and community projects, provided that profits are retained in the organisation
-Location. United Kingdom
-Other. Projects receiving donations from operators sometimes have to be located within a 10 mile radius of a licensed landfill site

CRITERIA
-Timing. At any time

APPLICATION
-Special Form. Yes
-Discussion. Yes

SPONSORED BY
HM Customs and Excise

ADDRESS
National Advice Service
Tel: (0845) 010 9000
Fax: (020) 7865 3171
E-mail: See Detail Section of this report for regional e-mail addresses
Website: http://www.hmce.gov.uk/business/othertaxes/landfill-tax.htm

UG3860 TITLE: CT: COMMUNITY FOUNDATION NETWORK
LAST UPDATE: Aug 04 Grantfinder Release Sep 04
DESCRIPTION OF AID
-Type. Grant
-Term. Unspecified
-Covering. Grants for projects in all sectors of the local community. Each
foundation has its own character appropriate to the location and
grants may be made to a wide range of activities including: health;
children and young people; arts and culture; the environment;
services.
-Elig Exp. Not specified
-Support. Varies. Major capital projects are unlikely to be supported
-Payment. Varies
-Match Fund. Applicants must show what other sources of funding have been secured

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
-Status. Organisations and groups, occasionally individuals
-Type. Voluntary, community, charitable
-Emp'ees. Not applicable
-Size. Not applicable
-Location. Situated in an area covered by one of the Community Trusts (see Detail)

CRITERIA
-Timing. Varies, depending on location
-Viability. Varies, depending on location
-Avail. At the trustees' discretion
-Other. Projects with a religious purpose or political content are not supported

APPLICATION
-Special Form. No
-Informal. Yes
-Discussion. Yes
-Supported By. Site visit for major grants

SPONSORED BY
Various donors (see DETAIL section of this report)

ADDRESS
For general information
Arena House
66-68 Pentonville Road
London N1 9HS
Tel: (020) 7713 9326
Fax: (020) 7713 9327
E-mail: network@communityfoundations.org.uk
Website: http://www.communityfoundations.org.uk

UG3930 TITLE: CT: GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION
LAST UPDATE: Jun 04 Grantfinder Release Sep 04
DESCRIPTION OF AID
-Type. Grant
-Term. Unspecified
-Covering. Projects in the fields of: Education; Arts; Health; General;
Environment; Community; Youth; Religion; and Welfare.
-Elig Exp. Unspecified
-Support. Amounts vary. Most grants are under £20,000 with several hundred grants a year ranging from £500 to £5,000
-Payment. Single payment by cheque
-Match Fund. Applicants must show what other sources of funding have been sought and secured
-Other. Usually one-off payments although organisations may reapply after twelve months

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
-Status. Organisation
-Type. Registered charity or allied to an organisation with charitable status - see Detail Section of this report for further information
-Emp'ees. Not restricted
-Size. Large or small
-Location. UK although very few grants are given to Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
-Other. Majority of funding benefits London and the South of England

CRITERIA
-Timing. Applications may be submitted at any time
-Viability. Project must be financially viable
-Avail. Grants are discretionary
-Other. Priority is given to established organisations with national networks

APPLICATION
-Special Form. No. The application must be submitted in the form of a written presentation outlining costs and beneficiaries
-Supported By. Budget and audited accounts

SPONSORED BY
Garfield Weston Foundation (through shares in Wittington Investments Ltd)

ADDRESS
Weston Centre
Bowater House
68 Knightsbridge
London SW1X 7LQ
Tel: (020) 7589 6363
Fax: (020) 7584 5921


UG3990 TITLE: CT: ESMEE FAIRBAIRN FOUNDATION
LAST UPDATE: May 04 Grantfinder Release Sep 04
DESCRIPTION OF AID
-Type. Grant
-Term. Unspecified
-Covering. The Foundation aims to improve the quality of life for people and
communities that face disadvantage by making grants in the four
following categories: Social Development, Environment, Education
and Arts & Heritage.
-Elig Exp. Project or core costs. The Foundation does not make grants towards capital projects with the exception of its Heritage and Environment programmes
-Support. There is no maximum grant size. The average grant awarded in 2003 was £38,254
-Payment. As arranged
-Match Fund. Applicants should request the amount needed for a project
-Other. The Foundation hopes to distribute up to £26 million in grants in 2004

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
-Status. Organisation
-Type. Registered charity and not-for-profit organisations
-Location. United Kingdom
-Other. The Foundation also operates a loan programme, as reported in the Detail Section of this report

CRITERIA
-Timing. Applications may be submitted at any time
-Viability. Projects must be financially viable
-Avail. Discretionary

APPLICATION
-Special Form. Yes, available to download from website below
-Discussion. Yes
-Supported By. An income and expenditure budget for the proposed work, most recent annual report and most recent full accounts

SPONSORED BY
Esmee Fairbairn Foundation

ADDRESS
11 Park Place
London SW1A 1LP
Tel: (020) 7297 4700
Fax: (020) 7297 4701
E-mail: info@esmeefairbairn.org.uk
Website: http://www.esmeefairbairn.org.uk


UG4160 TITLE: CT: ERNEST COOK TRUST
LAST UPDATE: Jun 04 Grantfinder Release Sep 04
DESCRIPTION OF AID
-Type. Grant
-Term. Unspecified
-Covering. Educational projects in the fields of the countryside and environment,
environmental research, the arts, crafts and architecture, youth and
some projects outside these categories.
-Elig Exp. Project costs or a proportion of them
-Support. Small grants range from £100 to £3,000. Larger grants are mostly between £5,000-£10,000
-Payment. Annual instalments or within 1-4 months of commitment
-Match Fund. Applicants are expected to show what other sources of funding have been sought and secured
-Other. Grants are not awarded for non-educational purposes

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
-Status. Organisation
-Type. Charitable (occasionally schools and universities)
-Location. United Kingdom
-Other. No grants are made to individuals

CRITERIA
-Timing. Applications may be made at any time
-Viability. Projects must be financially viable
-Avail. At Trustees' discretion
-Other. Awards are not made retrospectively

APPLICATION
-Special Form. No - application should be made in writing restricted to a maximum two sheets of A4
-Informal. No
-Discussion. Yes
-Supported By. Annual report and Accounts

SPONSORED BY
The Ernest Cook Trust

ADDRESS
The Grants Administrator
The Estate Office
Fairford Park
Fairford
Gloucestershire GL7 4JH
Tel: (01285) 713273
Fax: (01285) 711692
E-mail: grants@ernestcooktrust.org.uk
Website: http://www.ernestcooktrust.org.uk


UG4200 TITLE: CT: CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION (CAF)
LAST UPDATE: May 04 Grantfinder Release Sep 04

DESCRIPTION OF AID
-Type. Grant, advice and financial services
-Term. Unspecified
-Covering. A grants programme with the objective to support and develop small
and medium~sized charities by improving their finances, governance
and infrastructure. Mainly through four training and consultancy
projects.
-Elig Exp. Project costs
-Support. Maximum of £10,000
-Payment. Unspecified
-Match Fund. From any additional source.
-Other. Average awards are less than £4,000

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
-Status. Organisation
-Type. Registered charity or organisation approved for charitable status
-Emp'ees. Unspecified
-Size. Normally small or medium-sized with a maximum total income of £1.5 million
-Location. United Kingdom
-Other. Preference given to organisations with limited freely available funds or insufficient reserves

CRITERIA
-Timing. Application deadlines vary, see Grantfinder report
-Viability. Assurance of long-term benefits must be provided
-Avail. Discretionary
-Other. Grants are not provided for general appeals

APPLICATION
-Special Form. Yes
-Informal. No
-Discussion. Yes
-Supported By. 2 copies of the latest annual report and statement of accounts

SPONSORED BY
Charities Aid Foundation

ADDRESS
Grants Unit
Kings Hill
West Malling
Kent ME19 4TA
Tel: (01732) 520000
Fax: (01732) 520001
E-mail: enquiries@CAFonline.org
Website: http://www.CAFonline.org


UG4210 TITLE: CT: BARING FOUNDATION - STRENGTHENING THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR
LAST UPDATE: Nov 03 Grantfinder Release Sep 04
DESCRIPTION OF AID
-Type. Grant
-Term. Unspecified
-Covering. Grants for improvements to the organisational effectiveness of
voluntary organisations in England and Wales.
-Elig Exp. Project costs with some exceptions (see DETAIL)
-Support. Maximum: £30,000
-Payment. Unspecified
-Match Fund. A project may be funded in its entirety or with a number of other funders
-Other. Funding can be secured over two years

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
-Status. Organisation
-Type. Not-for-profit voluntary organisations
-Emp'ees. Unspecified
-Size. Unspecified
-Location. England and Wales
-Other. The Foundation supports national organisations or those active in London, Merseyside, Devon or Cornwall

CRITERIA
-Timing. No deadline applies
-Viability. Project must be financially viable
-Avail. Discretionary
-Other. No grants are made to individuals

APPLICATION
-Special Form. Yes - plus written application
-Informal. No
-Discussion. Yes - prior to application
-Supported By. Budget, annual report and audited accounts

SPONSORED BY
The Baring Foundation

ADDRESS
60 London Wall
London EC2M 5TQ
Tel: (020) 7767 1348
Fax: (020) 7767 7121
E-mail: baring.foundation@ing-barings.com
Website: http://www.baringfoundation.org.uk


UG4270 TITLE: CT: CHARLES HAYWARD FOUNDATION
LAST UPDATE: Jul 04 Grantfinder Release Sep 04
DESCRIPTION OF AID
-Type. Grant
-Term. Unspecified
-Covering. Grants for medical research, care of the elderly, youth at risk,
community facilities, special needs, hospices, art, preservation
and the environment.
-Elig Exp. Capital cost of building, extensions, adaptations, equipment, furnishings and fittings. On occasion start-up, development and research is funded
-Support. Typically £1,000 to £20,000
-Payment. On evidence of expenditure such as receipts or invoices
-Match Fund. Applicants must state what other sources of funding have been sought and secured
-Other. Grants are only offered towards expenditure not yet incurred

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
-Status. Organisation
-Type. Charitable or voluntary
-Emp'ees. Unspecified
-Size. Applications are accepted from registered national and regional charities and smaller local charities, churches, religious organisations, partnerships, community organisations and mutual welfare societies
-Location. United Kingdom

CRITERIA
-Timing. Prior to commencement of project
-Viability. Grants are not made in replacement of government or lottery funding
-Avail. Discretionary
-Other. Preference is given to projects in areas outside London and the South East

APPLICATION
-Special Form. No - in writing
-Informal. No
-Discussion. Projects may be discussed prior to making a formal approach
-Supported By. Audited accounts, budget, and plans if relevant

SPONSORED BY
Charles Hayward Foundation

ADDRESS
Hayward House
45 Harrington Gardens
London SW7 4JU
Tel: (020) 7370 7063/7067
Website: http://www.charleshaywardfoundation.org.uk


UG4370 TITLE: CT: WILL CHARITABLE TRUST
LAST UPDATE: May 04 Grantfinder Release Sep 04

DESCRIPTION OF AID
-Type. Grant
-Term. Unspecified
-Covering. Activities within the following categories (plus a small number of
other causes): a) Conservation of the countryside; b) Care of
people suffering from cancer and their families; c) Care of blind
people and the prevention and cure of blindness; d) Provision of
residential care for mentally handicapped people in communities
providing family environment and choice of activities and lifestyles.
-Elig Exp. Project costs
-Support. Most grants fall within the range of £15,000 to £30,000 but may be as low as £5,000 or as high as £40,000
-Payment. As arranged
-Other. In exceptional circumstances only the Trustees will respond favourably to requests from organisations whose activities fall outside the categories listed
-Match Fund. May be required as the Trust anticipates reducing its outgoings during the 2002/03 financial year as a consequence of heavy demand on its resources

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
-Status. Organisation
-Type. Registered/Exempt Charities
-Size. Unspecified but substantial organisations with proven, successful work records are favoured
-Location. UK

CRITERIA
-Timing. Applicants whose work relates to categories c) and d) should apply by 31 January, those within categories a) and b) should apply by 31 August
-Viability. Projects must be financially viable
-Avail. Discretionary
-Other. Applications to support academic research will not be accepted

APPLICATION
-Special Form. No, applications in writing
-Discussion. If desired
-Supported By. Most recent audited accounts

SPONSORED BY Will Charitable Trust

ADDRESS Grants Administrator
Sunbury International Business Centre
Brooklands Close
Windmill Road
Sunbury-on-Thames
Middlesex TW16 7DX
Tel: (01932) 724148
Fax: (01932) 724200


UG4390 TITLE: CT: LAING'S FOUNDATIONS AND TRUSTS
LAST UPDATE: Sep 03 Grantfinder Release Sep 04

DESCRIPTION OF AID
-Type. Grant
-Term. Unspecified
-Covering. A range of charitable activity including youth welfare, health care,
homelessness, general welfare, research, assistance for people with
disabilities, religion, the arts and heritage & conservation.
-Elig Exp. Revenue or capital costs
-Support. Small grants in the range of £50 upwards. No maximum amount stipulated
-Payment. Grants are paid by the Charities Aid Foundation on behalf of the Trust, following receipt of a completed voucher from the applicant
-Match Fund. Applicants must show what other sources of funding have been sought and secured
-Other. Projects funded are extremely diverse

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
-Status. Organisation
-Type. Charitable including colleges/universities and research institutions
-Emp'ees. Unspecified
-Size. Unspecified
-Location. United Kingdom
-Other. Laing employees and/or their dependants may apply as individuals

CRITERIA
-Timing. Applications may be made at any time
-Viability. Projects must be financially viable
-Avail. Discretionary
-Other. Grants can be recurrent

APPLICATION
-Special Form. No, applications should be made in writing
-Informal. No
-Discussion. No
-Supported By. Any relevant information

SPONSORED BY
Laing's Foundations and Trusts

ADDRESS
33 Bunns Lane
Mill Hill
London NW7 2DX
Tel: (020) 8238 8890


UG4580 TITLE: DCMS: HERITAGE LOTTERY FUND - TOWNSCAPE HERITAGE INITIATIVE
LAST UPDATE: May 04 Grantfinder Release Sep 04
DESCRIPTION OF AID
-Type. Grant
-Term. Unspecified
-Covering. Support for schemes, led by partnerships of local, regional and
national interests, that aim to regenerate the historic environment in
towns and cities across the United Kingdom. Eligible activities
include structural and external repair of historic buildings that are
still being used, and the repair/conversion for new uses of empty
historic buildings.
-Elig Exp. Project costs ie restoration, professional fees, conservation, training etc
-Support. Between £250,000 and £2 million is provided to the common fund (see Match Fund below)
-Match Fund. Schemes are based on the administration of a common fund - the pooled resources of the lottery grant and other funding eg local public and private sources. The HLF contribution should not represent more than 50% of the value of the common fund
-Payment. By arrangement and as contracted

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
-Status. Partnerships or organisations
-Type. Not-for-profit organisations, local authorities
-Location. United Kingdom

CRITERIA
-Timing. Annual programme administered as a two stage application process. 2004 deadline for receipt of Stage One applications: 5 May 2004
-Viability. Must be concerned with heritage and address the priorities of the scheme
-Avail. Discretionary
-Other. Standards of work and design must be high, and the heritage must be preserved in the long term

APPLICATION
-Special Form. Yes - available to download from website address below
-Supported By. Supporting documentation covering the points in a checklist provided with the application pack

SPONSORED BY Department for Culture, Media and Sport and administered by the Heritage Lottery Fund

ADDRESS Head Office:
7 Holbein Place
London SW1W 8NR
Tel: (020) 7591 6042
E-mail: enquire@hlf.org.uk
Website: http://www.hlf.org.uk


UG4600 TITLE: CT: DULVERTON TRUST
LAST UPDATE: Mar 04 Grantfinder Release Sep 04

DESCRIPTION OF AID
-Type. Grant
-Term. Unspecified (policy review every five years)
-Covering. Funding for projects mainly in areas of deprivation in the fields of:
youth and education; general welfare; conservation and religion,
with a lesser interest in; peace and security; preservation and
causes of special merit. The trust seldom operates in Greater
London or N Ireland.
-Elig Exp. Project costs
-Support. Minor Grants up to £2,000. Major Grants between £5,000 and £25,000
-Payment. One off payment
-Match Fund. May be from any additional source
-Other. Projects outside the named fields may be funded when personally commended by a trustee or deemed to be of particular merit

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
-Status. Organisation
-Type. Registered Charities
-Location. UK (with some recent, limited assistance to Africa) although the Trust seldom operates in Greater London or N Ireland
-Other. Grants are not made to individuals

CRITERIA
-Timing. Applications may be made at any time
-Viability. Projects must be financially viable
-Avail. Discretionary, plus some recurrent 'Policy Grants'
-Other. The field of the arts is excluded

APPLICATION
-Special Form. No, applications should be made in writing
-Informal. No
-Discussion. Yes
-Supported By. A summary of the previous year's accounts

SPONSORED BY
Dulverton Trust

ADDRESS
5 St James Place
London SW1A 1NP
Tel: (020) 7629 9121
Fax: (020) 7495 6201
E-mail: trust@dulverton.org


UG4660 TITLE: CT: BERNARD SUNLEY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
LAST UPDATE: Sep 03 Grantfinder Release Sep 04
DESCRIPTION OF AID
-Type. Grant
-Term. Unspecified
-Covering. Projects for a wide variety of charitable purposes including:
education; arts; heritage; youth; community; conservation;
housing; health; medical research.
-Elig Exp. Capital and/or revenue costs
-Support. Varies. Grants are normally in the range £200 to £5,000 but may, exceptionally, be greater
-Payment. Varies
-Match Fund. Match funding is not necessarily required and the grant can be used as match funding. If match funding is required, this may be in the form of another grant or volunteer time

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
-Status. Organisation
-Type. Registered Charity, including schools
-Emp'ees. Not applicable
-Size. Unspecified
-Location. UK and exceptionally overseas

CRITERIA
-Timing. Applications may be made at any time
-Viability. Projects must be financially viable
-Avail. Discretionary
-Other. Appeals are considered regularly. The Foundation does not issue strict guidance upon the types of project funded

APPLICATION
-Special Form. No, applications must be made in writing
-Supported By. Latest approved Report and Accounts

SPONSORED BY
Bernard Sunley Charitable Foundation

ADDRESS
20 Berkley Square
London W1J 6LH
Tel: (020) 7408 2198
Fax: (020) 7499 5859
E-mail: asstdirbsunleycharfund@ukgateway.net


UG4800 TITLE: CT: FISHMONGERS' COMPANY'S CHARITABLE TRUST
LAST UPDATE: Nov 03 Grantfinder Release Sep 04
DESCRIPTION OF AID
-Type. Grant
-Term. Unspecified
-Covering. Grants are given for the relief of hardship and disability, education,
the environment, heritage and fishery related charities. Applications
are only accepted from national charities with the exception of
the City of London where local charities also may apply.
-Elig Exp. Project costs
-Support. Grants are made within the range of £500 to £10,000 (although awards of the maximum amount indicated are exceptional)
-Payment. Grants are made on a one off basis
-Match Fund. Applicants should show what other sources of funding have been sought and secured
-Other. The Trust prefers to fund specific projects or research rather than administration or general costs

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
-Status. Organisation
-Type. Charitable (Individuals only in the case of educational grants)
-Emp'ees. Not applicable
-Size. Applications are normally only accepted from national charities
-Location. United Kingdom
-Other. Regional or local charities in the City of London and adjacent boroughs may also apply

CRITERIA
-Timing. Trustees meet in March, June/July and November. Applications should be received one month in advance of these meetings
-Avail. Discretionary

APPLICATION
-Special Form. Applications should be made in writing (not faxed)
-Informal. No
-Discussion. No

SPONSORED BY
Fishmongers' Company's Charitable Trust

ADDRESS
Fishmongers' Company
Fishmongers' Hall
London Bridge
London EC4R 9EL
Tel: (020) 7626 3531
Fax: (020) 7929 1389


UG5320 TITLE: DCMS: LOTTERY - AWARDS FOR ALL (ENGLAND)
LAST UPDATE: Jul 04 Grantfinder Release Sep 04
DESCRIPTION OF AID
-Type. Grant
-Term. Unspecified
-Covering. To fund small projects which involve people in their
community, bringing them together to enjoy arts, sport,
heritage, charitable and other community activities.
-Elig Exp. Equipment and computers, training courses, publicity and research costs, start-up costs, pilot projects, events, volunteer expenses, conferences costs, special repairs, travel and outings, material
-Support. Grants will be awards of between £500-£5,000. (Most grants are in the range of £500 to £2,500.) A maximum of £5,000 is awarded in any twelve-month period (this is set to rise to £10,000 from April 2005 onwards)
-Payment. As arranged. Funding is not provided to costs already incurred in 12 month period
-Match Fund. Groups are expected to contribute something towards the project costs. This may be in cash or 'in kind' (eg time, materials, premises, transport)

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
-Status. Voluntary/Not-for-profit
-Type. Small groups. Priority is given to those with an annual income of less than £20,000 (excluding schools, health bodies, parish and town councils)
-Size. Small
-Location. England

CRITERIA
-Timing. At any time (see Other)
-Viability. Projects must involve local people
-Avail. Discretionary
-Other. Applicants will be told within eight weeks whether or not they have been successful

APPLICATION
-Special Form. Yes
-Discussion. Yes
-Supported By. Copy of the organisation's constitution or set of rules, annual accounts, bank statement

SPONSORED BY
Heritage Lottery Fund, the Arts Council of England, Sport England and the Big Lottery Fund

ADDRESS
Application line: 0845 600 2040
Websites: http://www.awardsforall.org.uk
http://www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk
Regional Offices are listed in the Detail Section of this report


UG5870 TITLE: DEFRA: ORGANIC FARMING SCHEME
LAST UPDATE: Jul 04 Grantfinder Release Sep 04

DESCRIPTION OF AID
-Type. Grant
-Term. Until 2005
-Covering. A voluntary undertaking to convert land to organic production on
farms and holdings of 1 hectare or more. Maintenance payments
may be applied for once land has been officially converted.
Additional lump sum payments are available as a contribution to the
initial costs of advice and training. The binding agreement lasts for
five years.
-Elig Exp. Reconciling organic methods with commercial farming
-Support. Varies between years of conversion
-Payment. Usually annually
-Other. Payments are normally made after the end of the first quarter of each year of an undertaking

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
-Status. Farmers and growers
-Type. Any person who has responsibility for and control over the farming of a holding may enter the scheme. This will normally mean an owner/occupier or tenant. Tenants should notify their landlord
-Emp'ees. No restrictions apply
-Size. No restrictions apply
-Location. England
-Other. Minimum unit size for conversion/maintenance is 1 ha. There is no maximum size

CRITERIA
-Timing. Applications open in January each year and close when funding is exhausted
-Viability. Land which is already registered as organic is not normally eligible
-Avail. Only available to farmers who have applied to have the land registered as 'in conversion' with an approved sector body
-Other. Relationships with other agri-environment schemes, and how each affects eligibility for another, are outlined in the Detail Section of this Grantfinder report

APPLICATION
-Special Form. Yes
-Informal. No
-Discussion. Advice on organic farming is available
-Supported By. A conversion plan for the whole unit showing which parcels of land will be entered into conversion within five years

SPONSORED BY Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

ADDRESS Electra Way
Crewe CW1 6GJ
Tel: (01270) 754000
Fax: (01270) 754280
Website: http://www.defra.gov.uk


UG6210 TITLE: CT: JOHN ELLERMAN FOUNDATION
LAST UPDATE: Feb 04 Grantfinder Release Sep 04

DESCRIPTION OF AID
-Type. Grant
-Term. Unspecified
-Covering. The Foundation distributes around £4 million a year to projects
falling in one of the priority areas of: community development and
social welfare, the arts, medical & disability and conservation.
-Elig Exp. Project costs (including core funding)
-Support. The minimum grant given is £10,000
-Payment. As arranged
-Match Fund. The Foundation has no set rules with regard to match funding. However, match funding is necessary where an applicant receives less than 100% of the value of a project from the Foundation.
-Other. The Foundation has an interest in supporting innovatory work and cooperation between charities

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
-Status. Organisation
-Type. Registered charity
-Emp'ees. No restrictions
-Size. No restrictions
-Location. United Kingdom
-Other. Applications from UK based organisations working in Southern Africa will also be supported

CRITERIA
-Timing. Applications may be made at any time
-Viability. Work must be viable
-Avail. Discretionary

APPLICATION
-Special Form. Two stage application process: an initial letter followed by full application if invited to do so
-Discussion. Yes, if required
-Supported By. Latest annual report and audited accounts

SPONSORED BY
John Ellerman Foundation

ADDRESS
The Appeals Manager
Aria House
23 Craven Street
London WC2N 5NS
Tel: (020) 7930 8566
Fax: (020) 7839 3654
E-mail: eileen@ellerman.org.uk
Website: http://www.ellerman.org.uk


UG6410 TITLE: DCMS: BIG LOTTERY FUND - GREEN SPACES AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES
LAST UPDATE: Aug 04 Grantfinder Release Sep 04

DESCRIPTION OF AID
-Type. Grant
-Term. Unspecified
-Covering. To support projects which help urban and rural communities
throughout the UK understand, improve or care for their natural
and living environment, with a particular focus on disadvantaged
areas.
-Elig Exp. Varies
-Support. Varies
-Payment. As arranged
-Match Fund. Applicants should approach the individual Award Partners as listed in the Detail Section of this report

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
-Status. Awards are made to smaller organisations through 'Award Partners'
-Type. Award Partners may operate alone or in a consortium and may be from the voluntary, public or private sector. They should have England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland - wide coverage. The types of organisation that are eligible for funding through the Award Partners varies
-Location. UK

CRITERIA
-Timing. Deadline for submission of Expressions of Interest by Award Partners: 31 March 2000. Application dates to each Award Partner initiative vary - most are now closed (see Detail Section of this report)
-Viability. Projects must be financially viable
-Avail. Discretionary

APPLICATION
-Special Form. Yes

SPONSORED BY
Department for Culture, Media & Sport and administered by the Big Lottery Fund

ADDRESS
1 Plough Place
London EC4A 1DE
Tel: 0845 0000 121 (England) / 122 (Wales) /
123 (Scotland) / 124 (Northern Ireland)
E-mail: greenspaces@biglotteryfund.org.uk
Websites: http://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk
http://www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk

UG6470 TITLE: LG: CORNWALL - COUNTY COUNCIL GRANTS
LAST UPDATE: Jun 04 Grantfinder Release Sep 04
DESCRIPTION OF AID
-Type. Grant/Advice
-Term. Unspecified
-Covering. Cornwall County Council offers a range of financial and
non~financial packages to assist a range of organisations with a
variety of eligible projects. Applicants must be based in the
county of Cornwall.
-Elig Exp. Varies - according to the scheme entered into
-Support. Varies - according to the grant participants apply for
-Payment. Varies - according to which measure applicants have been successful in applying to
-Match Fund. Not applicable

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
-Status. Individual/Business/Organisation
-Type. Any
-Emp'ees. Varies between schemes
-Size. Any, some priority is focused on micro and small businesses
-Location. Located in, or relocating to, the County of Cornwall

CRITERIA
-Timing. At any time
-Viability. Projects must be viable
-Avail. Varies according to scheme

APPLICATION
-Special Form. Usually, but varies between schemes
-Discussion. Yes
-Supported By. Varies

SPONSORED BY
Cornwall County Council

ADDRESS
County Hall
Treyew Road
Truro TR1 3AY
Tel: (01872) 322000
Fax: (01872) 270340
E-mail: enquiries@cornwall.gov.uk
Website: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk


UG6510 TITLE: CT: SILVANUS TRUST
LAST UPDATE: Jun 04 Grantfinder Release Sep 04
DESCRIPTION OF AID
-Type. Grant/Wage Subsidy/Advice/Trees
-Term. Unspecified
-Covering. Conservation of woodland habitats through sustaining, creating and
developing employment/training opportunities thereby sustaining
and developing local economies and communities in Cornwall,
Devon and Somerset.
-Elig Exp. All kinds of conservation and environmental projects may be eligible
-Support. Discussion needs to be sought with the administering body
-Match Fund. Applicants should show what other sources of funding have been sought and secured

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
-Status. Individual/Community or School Groups/Businesses/Landowners
-Type. In relation to businesses, only those in Woodland management or wood-related businesses are eligible
-Emp'ees. Up to 250
-Size. Small to medium-sized
-Location. The counties of Cornwall, Devon or Somerset

CRITERIA
-Timing. At any time
-Viability. The main goal is sustainable woodland management
-Avail. Discretionary

APPLICATION
-Special Form. Applicants put on waiting list
-Informal. Yes
-Discussion. Yes

SPONSORED BY
Silvanus Services Limited

ADDRESS
The Silvanus Trust
St Thomas Road
Kyl Cober Parc
Stoke Climsland
Callington
Cornwall PL17 8PH
Tel: (01579) 372100
Fax: (01579) 372101
E-mail: General@silvanus.demon.co.uk
Website: http://www.silvanus.org.uk


UG6780 TITLE: CT: WOODROFFE BENTON FOUNDATION
LAST UPDATE: May 04 Grantfinder Release Sep 04
DESCRIPTION OF AID
-Type. Grant
-Term. Unspecified
-Covering. The provision of financial assistance to projects which provide care
for the sick and elderly, conserve and improve the environment,
promote education and help those in need as a result of disaster or
by reason of social and economic circumstances.
-Elig Exp. Project costs
-Support. Varies, but the Foundation rarely donates more than £2,000 to any one organisation
-Payment. Unspecified
-Match Fund. Match funding is usually required where an applicant's funding needs exceeds the maximum grant level offered by the Foundation
-Other. The Foundation has between £100,000 and £150,000 to distribute each year

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
-Status. Organisation
-Type. Registered charity
-Location. UK

CRITERIA
-Timing. Applications should be submitted before a Trustee meeting. The Trustees meet quarterly in January, April, July and October
-Viability. Projects must be viable
-Avail. Discretionary
-Other. The Trustees do not consider funding animal welfare, sponsorship or marketing or organisations that are primarily the responsibility of central or local government

APPLICATION
-Special Form. Yes
-Discussion. Yes
-Supported By. A copy of an organisations most recent annual report and audited accounts

SPONSORED BY
Woodroffe Benton Foundation

ADDRESS
16 Fernleigh Court
Harrow
Middlesex HA2 6NA
Tel: (020) 8421 4120
E-mail: alan.king@which.net


UG6980 TITLE: LG: MENDIP - DISTRICT COUNCIL GRANTS
LAST UPDATE: Jul 04 Grantfinder Release Sep 04

DESCRIPTION OF AID
-Type. Grant/advice
-Term. Unspecified
-Covering. The Council offers a wide range of packages covering business
start~up, business expansion, job creation, training and development,
economic regeneration, environment projects and community
enterprises and within the Mendip District Council area.
-Elig Exp. Varies
-Support. Varies
-Payment. Varies
-Other. Specific schemes include: Environmental Good Practice Grants, Community Enterprise Grants and an Environment Fund

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
-Status. Individual/business/organisation/community enterprises
-Type. Any
-Emp'ees. Varies between schemes
-Size. Any. Priority is given to small and medium-sized enterprises
-Location. Located in, or relocating to, the Mendip District Council area

CRITERIA
-Timing. At any time
-Viability. All projects must be viable
-Avail. Varies according to scheme

APPLICATION
-Special Form. Usually, varies between schemes
-Informal. Dependent upon scheme
-Discussion. Yes
-Supported By. Varies

SPONSORED BY
Mendip District Council

ADDRESS
Council Offices
Cannards Grave Road
Shepton Mallet
Somerset BA4 5BT
Tel: (01749) 648999
E-mail: customerservices@mendip.gov.uk
E-mail: info@mendip.gov.uk
Website: http://www.mendip.gov.uk


UG6990 TITLE: LG: SOMERSET - COUNTY COUNCIL COMMUNITY GRANTS
LAST UPDATE: May 04 Grantfinder Release Sep 04

DESCRIPTION OF AID
-Type. Grant/Advice
-Term. Unspecified - Varies
-Covering. The Council provides grants for community empowerment,
environmental projects and conservation within Somerset.
-Elig Exp. Conservation, countryside management and environmental projects.
-Support. Varies
-Payment. Varies
-Match Fund. Not applicable
-Other. Specific schemes include: Community Support Grant Scheme; Somerset Landscape Scheme and the Wyvern Environmental Trust

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
-Status. Organisation
-Type. Community/Local/Parish Council
-Emp'ees. Varies between schemes
-Size. Any
-Location. Located in, or relocating to, the County of Somerset

CRITERIA
-Timing. At any time
-Avail. Varies according to scheme

APPLICATION
-Special Form. Yes
-Informal. Yes
-Discussion. Yes
-Supported By. As advised

SPONSORED BY
Somerset County Council

ADDRESS
County Hall
Taunton TA1 4DY
Tel: (01823) 355455
E-mail: info@somerset.gov.uk
Website: http://www.somerset.gov.uk


UG7010 TITLE: LG: TAUNTON DEANE - BOROUGH COUNCIL GRANTS
LAST UPDATE: May 04 Grantfinder Release Sep 04

DESCRIPTION OF AID
-Type. Grant
-Term. Unspecified
-Covering. The Council offers packages which provide assistance for
business development and expansion, conservation of heritage
and environmental projects within Taunton Deane.
-Elig Exp. Varies, dependent upon scheme
-Support. Varies, dependent upon scheme
-Payment. Varies, dependent upon scheme
-Match Fund. A financial contribution is expected from applicants, however, the amount of match funding varies depending on the scheme
-Other. Specific schemes include: Small Business Rental Support Scheme; Retail Business and Shopfront Grant Scheme, Historic Buildings Grant Scheme and Small Environmental Grant Scheme

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
-Status. Individual/Business/Organisation or Community Group
-Type. Any, though some schemes may have sectoral restrictions
-Emp'ees. Varies between schemes
-Size. Varies between schemes
-Location. Located in, or relocating to, the Taunton Deane Borough Council area

CRITERIA
-Timing. At any time
-Viability. Businesses/Projects must be viable
-Avail. Varies according to scheme

APPLICATION
-Special Form. Yes
-Informal. Yes
-Discussion. Yes. Discussion is advised as new schemes may be introduced, existing ones changed or funds be fully allocated without prior notice
-Supported By. Varies

SPONSORED BY
Taunton Deane Borough Council

ADDRESS
Economic Development Department
The Deane House
Belvedere Road
Taunton TA1 1HE
Tel: (01823) 356485
Fax: (01823) 356444
E-mail: econdev@tauntondeane.gov.uk
Website: http://www.tauntondeane.gov.uk


UG7090 TITLE: CT: WESSEX WATERMARK
LAST UPDATE: Nov 03 Grantfinder Release Sep 04
DESCRIPTION OF AID
-Type. Grant
-Term. Unspecified
-Covering. Grants are available for projects that will improve the local
environment in Somerset, Wiltshire, Bristol, Dorset and parts of
Hampshire and Gloucester. Available to community and voluntary~
based organisations in the Wessex Water Region. Additionally,
grants are available for research projects identified in local authority
or Wessex Water's Biodiversity Action Plans.
-Elig Exp. Project costs
-Support. Grants of £100 to £1,500 are available with an additional award of £2,500 which is made to a selected 'special' project
-Payment. Grants are paid quarterly
-Match Fund. Applicants are expected to show what other sources of funding have been sought and secured

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
-Status. Organisations
-Type. Schools, councils and other groups based in the Wessex Water region, including environmental organisations
-Location. For projects based in Somerset, Wiltshire, Bristol, Dorset and parts of Hampshire and Gloucestershire
-Other. Applicant organisations must be based within one of the Wessex Water Region areas described above

CRITERIA
-Timing. Applications may be submitted at any time.
-Viability. Specific projects, planned or in progress, which aim to improve, preserve or conserve any aspect of the local environment
-Avail. Discretionary

APPLICATION
-Special Form. Yes
-Informal. No
-Discussion. Yes
-Supported By. Photographs, press cuttings and budgets

SPONSORED BY
Wessex Water and administered by:

ADDRESS
The Conservation Foundation
1 Kensington Gore
London SW7 2AR
Tel: (020) 7591 3111
Fax: (020) 7591 3110
E-mail: info@conservationfoundation.co.uk
Website: http://www.conservationfoundation.co.uk


UG7430 TITLE: DEFRA: HILL FARM ALLOWANCE SCHEME
LAST UPDATE: Aug 04 Grantfinder Release Sep 04
DESCRIPTION OF AID
-Type. Grant
-Term. 1 January 2001 to 31 December 2006
-Covering. Area payments to hill farmers, who keep breeding sheep and/or
suckler cows, who have a minimum of 10 hectares of eligible forage
land including common land, and who stock at a minimum of 0.15
livestock units per hectare (less if there is an acceptable
environmental reason for stocking at a lower level).
-Support. Flat-rate payment differentiated by land classification and size of holding. Additional top-up payments of 10 or 20% are available to those producers meeting certain environmental criteria. No flat-rate payments are made for land over 700 ha.
-Payment. In stages annually
-Match Fund. Match funding is not required from applicants

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
-Status. Individuals or organisations
-Type. Involved in hill farming
-Location. England, in Disadvantaged or Severely Disadvantaged Areas of the Less Favoured Areas (LFAs) and other land within the Moorland Line
-Other. Producers must farm at least 10 ha

CRITERIA
-Timing. Annual applications by 15 May in an IACS (Integrated Agricultural Control System) area aid application
-Viability. Applicants must follow good farming practice
-Avail. Information to support claims is taken from producers' Sheep Annual Premium Scheme (SAPS) and/or Suckler Cow Premium Scheme (SCPS) claims in respect of livestock
-Other. Land used to produce milk from dairy cattle is excluded

APPLICATION
-Special Form. Yes
-Informal. No
-Discussion. Yes
-Supported By. Maps, etc as required for IACS

SPONSORED BY
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

ADDRESS
Whitehall Place
London SW1A 2HH
Tel: (020) 7270 3000
Fax: (020) 7270 8064
Website: http://www.defra.gov.uk/erdp

UG7450 TITLE: DEFRA: ENGLAND RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
LAST UPDATE: Jul 04 Grantfinder Release Sep 04
DESCRIPTION OF AID
-Type. Information only, plus signposting to an appropriate grant awarding scheme
-Term. Until 31 December 2006
-Covering. Measures to implement the EU Rural Development Regulation in
England. These comprise: the Rural Enterprise Scheme; the
Processing and Marketing Scheme; the Vocational Training Scheme;
the Energy Crops Scheme; the Countryside Stewardship Scheme;
the Environmental Sensitive Areas Scheme; the Organic Farming
Scheme; the Woodland Grant Scheme and the Farm Woodland
Premium Scheme. An overview of the Programme is given, together
with full references to the specific reports on Grantfinder.
-Other. The financial estimate for the English Rural Development Programme (ERDP) is £1.6 billion between 2000-2006

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
-Status. Any
-Type. Individuals, organisations, and producer groups involved with primary agricultural products and their processing
-Location. England

CRITERIA
-Timing. According to the individual schemes established under the ERDP
-Avail. Varies

APPLICATION
-Special Form. Yes, for all ERDP schemes
-Informal. No
-Discussion. Yes
-Supported By. Supporting information as required

SPONSORED BY
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
All regional addresses, including e-mail addresses, are listed in the Detail Section of this Grantfinder report and initial contact should be made with the appropriate regional office

ADDRESS
Nobel House
17 Smith Square
London SW1P 3JR
Tel: (020) 7238 6000
Fax: (020) 7238 6591
Website: http://www.defra.gov.uk/erdp


UG7740 TITLE: LTCS: RSWT - BIFFAWARD
LAST UPDATE: Jul 04 Grantfinder Release Sep 04
DESCRIPTION OF AID
-Type. Grant
-Term. Unspecified
-Covering. The provision of financial assistance to UK organisations for projects
that aim to provide a lasting environmental benefit by providing and
improving public amenities; creating and restoring areas to increase
biodiversity; wildlife and habitat conservation; improving
opportunities for informal education; giving access to sport, culture
and recreation; and physical regeneration.
-Elig Exp. Project costs
-Support. Small Grants of between £250 and £5,000. Main Grants of between £5,000 and £50,000. Flagship projects of between £150,000 and £500,000 may be supported in certain circumstances
-Payment. As arranged
-Match Fund. Grants can be used as match funding

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
-Status. Organisation
-Type. Environmental Body registered with ENTRUST
-Location. United Kingdom
-Other. Preference is given to organisations that have a third party willing to provide 10% of the amount required to complete the project

CRITERIA
-Timing. Applications may be submitted at any time. Applications for Flagship schemes however are accepted twice yearly as follows: 3 February 2004 and 17 December 2004
-Viability. Projects must be financially viable
-Avail. Discretionary
-Other. Biffaward will not support an organisation's core operating costs

APPLICATION
-Special Form. Yes
-Discussion. Yes, if required
-Supported By. Business plan, constitution document, audited accounts and environmental policy

SPONSORED BY
Biffa and managed by:

ADDRESS
Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts (RSWT)
The Kiln, Waterside
Mather Road
Newark
Nottinghamshire NG24 1WT
Tel: (0870) 036 1000
Fax: (0870) 036 0101
E-mail: grants@rswt.org
Website: http://www.biffaward.org


UG7920 TITLE: LG: DEVON - COUNTY COUNCIL GRANTS
LAST UPDATE: Jun 04 Grantfinder Release Sep 04

DESCRIPTION OF AID
-Type. Grant/advice
-Term. Unspecified
-Covering. The Council provides assistance to enable local communities in
the county of Devon to deliver and develop local regeneration
projects, neighbourhood renewal initiatives, SME development
and tackling social exclusion.
-Elig Exp. Varies - applicants are advised to consult the Detail Section of this report
-Support. Varies - applicants are advised to consult the Detail Section of this report
-Payment. Varies - applicants are advised to consult the Detail Section of this report
-Match Fund. No grant provides 100% funding and applicants should fund any balance from their own sources

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
-Status. Individual/business/community group
-Type. Any
-Emp'ees. Varies between schemes
-Size. Varies between schemes
-Location. Located in, or relocating to, the county of Devon, excluding the unitary authority areas of Plymouth and Torbay

CRITERIA
-Timing. At any time
-Viability. All projects must be viable
-Avail. Varies according to scheme

APPLICATION
-Special Form. Usually, but varies between schemes
-Informal. Yes, where required
-Discussion. Yes, where required
-Supported By. Varies, details will be given on application where applicable

SPONSORED BY
Devon County Council

ADDRESS
County Hall
Topsham Road
Exeter EX2 4QD
Tel: (01392) 382000
E-mail: enquiry@devon.gov.uk
Website: http://www.devon.gov.uk


UG8200 TITLE: CT: TREE COUNCIL - COMMUNITY TREES FUND
LAST UPDATE: May 04 Grantfinder Release Sep 04
DESCRIPTION OF AID
-Type. Grant
-Term. Unspecified
-Covering. Assistance for community groups throughout the UK proposing
to undertake well~planned tree planting projects starting in
National Tree Week, which usually takes place in November/
December each year. The Fund is particularly keen to support
projects that actively involve children in the planting of the trees
(through formal groups, such as cubs, guides or youth clubs; or
a community team assembled for the purpose of the project).
-Elig Exp. Costs of trees, labour for planting, plus supports and aids such as stakes, ties, guards, fertiliser, mulch and soil amelioration
-Support. Up to 75% of costs. Costs should be at least £100, up to a maximum of £700
-Match Fund. Satisfactory evidence that applicants are able to meet 25% of the funds needed to carry out the complete tree planting project must be provided as the grant will be limited to a maximum of 75% of the costs incurred
-Other. The planting site must be on land to which the public has access or which is for the use of a community

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
-Status. Organisation/individual
-Type. Voluntary, community and charitable groups, parish and community councils and private individuals
-Location. United Kingdom

CRITERIA
-Timing. 2004 deadline: 28 May 2004 (noon)
-Viability. Applicants are strongly recommended to seek professional independent local advice
-Avail. Discretionary
-Other. Applicants must show that adequate arrangements have been made for ongoing maintenance of the trees once they are planted

APPLICATION
-Special Form. Yes
-Supported By. Location map, site plan, landowner's consent and supplier's guarantee

SPONSORED BY
The Tree Council

ADDRESS
71 Newcomen Street
London SE1 1YT
Tel: (020) 7407 9992
Fax: (020) 7407 9908
E-mail: info@treecouncil.org.uk
Website: http://www.treecouncil.org.uk


UG8560 TITLE: DCMS: BIG LOTTERY FUND - MEDIUM PROJECTS
LAST UPDATE: May 04 Grantfinder Release Sep 04
DESCRIPTION OF AID
-Type. Grant
-Term. Unspecified
-Covering. To support projects that cost no more than £60,000 in total, and
which help disadvantaged people and improve quality of life in the
community.
-Elig Exp. Capital and revenue costs
-Support. Partial or total funding of between £500 and £60,000 for one, two or three year projects, although only building construction or refurbishment work costing up to £30,000 will be supported. Projects which cover three or more England regions or more than one country may be supported for a maximum of nine years
-Payment. As arranged
-Match Fund. The grant can be used as match funds for EU grants (including Structural Funds) but cannot be used to match a Social Housing Grant

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
-Status. Organisation
-Type. Set up for charitable, benevolent or philanthropic purposes (not necessary to be a recognised/registered charity)
-Emp'ees. Not applicable
-Size. Not applicable
-Location. United Kingdom

CRITERIA
-Timing. Applications may be submitted at any time
-Viability. Projects must be financially viable
-Avail. Discretionary

APPLICATION
-Special Form. Yes. Available in hard copy and electronically from the website below

SPONSORED BY
Department for Culture, Media and Sport and administered by the Lottery Fund

ADDRESS
Application line: 0845 791 9191
Websites: http://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk
http://www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk
Contact details for the regional and country offices are provided in the Detail section of this report.

 

UG8780 TITLE: CT: PF CHARITABLE TRUST
LAST UPDATE: Aug 04 Grantfinder Release Sep 04
DESCRIPTION OF AID
-Type. Grant
-Term. Unspecified
-Covering. Grants to a wide range of charities in the United Kingdom with
priority given to medical support and research. Charities concerned
with homelessness, children, poverty, the aged and conservation are
also considered.
-Elig Exp. Core and revenue costs
-Support. Salaries of staff members are not supported
-Payment. Grants range from £250 to £100,000
-Match Fund. There are no stipulations regarding match funding

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
-Status. Organisation
-Type. Registered Charity
-Emp'ees. Not applicable
-Size. Not applicable
-Location. United Kingdom
-Other. Individuals may not apply

CRITERIA
-Timing. Application can be made at any time
-Viability. Each application is considered on its merits
-Avail. The trustees meet monthly to review written appeals
-Other. Individual Hospices and Church restoration appeals are not supported

APPLICATION
-Special Form. No
-Supported By. Full information must be given in writing

SPONSORED BY
PF Charitable Trust

ADDRESS
The Secretary
Ely House
37 Dover Street
London W15 4NJ
Tel: (020) 7409 5600
Fax: (020) 7409 5681
No website


UG8840 TITLE: CT: D'OYLY CARTE CHARITABLE TRUST
LAST UPDATE: Dec 03 Grantfinder Release Sep 04
DESCRIPTION OF AID
-Type. Grant
-Term. Unspecified
-Covering. Grants to charities in the United Kingdom in support of causes
connected with the arts, medical welfare and the environment. In
particular, bursaries for arts education establishments, promotion of
access, education and excellence in the arts, hospice care, autism, the
deafblind, respite care and care for carers, preservation of the
countryside and heritage conservation.
-Elig Exp. No restrictions
-Support. The majority of grants are made on a one-off basis. Occasional term grants for a maximum of three years
-Payment. From £1,000 to £50,000. Most grants are under £7,000
-Match Fund. There are no stipulations made regarding match funding

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
-Status. Organisation
-Type. Registered charity
-Emp'ees. Not applicable
-Size. Not applicable
-Location. United Kingdom
-Other. Special consideration is given to lesser known charities

CRITERIA
-Timing. Applications are considered in July and December each year
-Viability. Successful applicants must report regularly to the Trust for monitoring purpose
-Avail. According to the budget available
-Other. Individuals may not apply

APPLICATION
-Special Form. Written proposal followed by application form
-Supported By. Detailed information, budget and up-to-date annual accounts

SPONSORED BY
D'Oyly Carte Charitable Trust

ADDRESS
1 Savoy Hill
London WC2R 0BP
Tel: (020) 7420 2600
Fax: (020) 7240 8561


UG9210 TITLE: DCMS: BIG LOTTERY FUND - TRANSFORMING COMMUNITIES
LAST UPDATE: May 04 Grantfinder Release Sep 04
DESCRIPTION OF AID
-Type. Grant
-Term. Unspecified
-Covering. Support for several UK programmes including 'Transforming Your
Waste' (community re~use, recycling and composting), 'Transforming
Your Space' (improving amenities of local environments), renewable
energy and 'Better Off' (drugs rehabilitation in Scotland).
-Elig Exp. )
-Support. ) Vary according to the individual initiative
-Payment. )
-Match Fund. )

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
-Status. The types of organisation that are eligible for funding varies
-Location. United Kingdom

CRITERIA
-Timing. This Grantfinder report provides general information on Transforming Communities as an umbrella programme. Detailed information on applications to each of the programmes may be obtained by referring to the individual Grantfinder reports
-Avail. Discretionary

APPLICATION
-Special Form. Yes

SPONSORED BY
Department for Culture, Media and Sport and administered by:

ADDRESS
Big Lottery Fund
1 Plough Place
London EC4A 1DE
Tel: (0845) 0000 121
E-mail: general.enquiries@biglotteryfund.org.uk
Websites: http://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk
http://www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk


UG9460 TITLE: LTCS: RSWT - HANSON ENVIRONMENT FUND
LAST UPDATE: Aug 04 Grantfinder Release Sep 04

DESCRIPTION OF AID
-Type. Grant
-Term. Unspecified
-Covering. Support for environmental and community initiatives within the UK.
Projects must encourage the use of more sustainable waste practices
through the furtherance of recycling; provide, maintain or improve
public amenities or facilities; or create, restore or manage areas that
safeguard or enhance biodiversity or wildlife habitats.
-Elig Exp. Project costs
-Support. The main Fund offers grants in the range £4,001 to £25,000, and the Community Grants Scheme offers in the range of £250 to £4,000
-Payment. Normally quarterly in arrears
-Match Fund. Applicants are expected to show what other sources of funding have been sought and secured

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
-Status. Organisation
-Type. Community, not-for-profit or voluntary group. In certain circumstances, groups need to be enrolled as an Environmental Body with ENTRUST, the regulator of the Landfill Tax Credit Scheme
-Location. United Kingdom
-Other. Activities must generally be located within 10 miles of a Hanson Operation and any active registered landfill site

CRITERIA
-Timing. Applications may be submitted at any time
-Viability. Projects must be financially viable and offer value for money
-Avail. Discretionary
-Other. Projects must have sustainable long-term management and funding arrangements

APPLICATION
-Special Form. Yes
-Supported By. ENTRUST registration letter, constitution, audited accounts, business plan, budget, environmental policy

SPONSORED BY
Hanson Environment Fund and managed by:

ADDRESS
Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts (RSWT)
The Kiln
Waterside
Mather Road
Newark
Notts NG24 1WT
Tel: (0870) 036 1000
Fax: (0870) 036 0101
E-mail: grants@rswt.org
Website: http://www.hansonenvfund.org


UG9580 TITLE: CT: TUBNEY CHARITABLE TRUST
LAST UPDATE: Feb 04 Grantfinder Release Sep 04
DESCRIPTION OF AID
-Type. Grant
-Term. Unspecified
-Covering. Grants to registered charities whose activities fall into the following
categories: the Natural Environment and Conservation and Animal
Welfare. (Currently closed to new applications whilst a strategic
review of policies and procedures is undertaken).
-Elig Exp. Unspecified
-Support. Grants are not generally made below the sum of £30,000
-Payment. By cheque or paid directly into bank account
-Match Fund. Applicants should state what other sources of funding have been sought and secured

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
-Status. Organisation
-Type. Registered, exempt and excepted charities
-Emp'ees. Not applicable
-Size. Not applicable
-Location. United Kingdom
-Other. Large national charities and housing/homeless charities will NOT receive funding

CRITERIA
-Timing. Closing deadlines: To be announced
-Viability. Projects must provide significant degree of public access
-Avail. Discretionary
-Other. Feedback from successful applicants is required

APPLICATION
-Special Form. Yes, may be downloaded electronically or hard copy available on request
-Supported By. Latest audited or independently examined accounts

SPONSORED BY
Tubney Charitable Trust

ADDRESS
Nabarro Nathanson
The Anchorage
34 Bridge Street
Reading RG1 2LU
Tel: (0118) 925 4634
Fax: (0118) 950 5640
Website: http://www.tubney.org.uk
E-mail: s.ridley@tubney.org.uk


UG9600 TITLE: LTCS: SITA ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST
LAST UPDATE: Jun 04 Grantfinder Release Sep 04
DESCRIPTION OF AID
-Type. Grant
-Term. Unspecified
-Covering. Support for projects that benefit local communities in the vicinity
of a landfill site and the wider environment. Projects are funded in
the areas of community improvement (examples include
refurbishment of village halls, or improvements to historic buildings);
biodiversity; and sustainable waste management (in the restricted
categories of environmental education and R&D into the biological/
mechanical treatment of waste).
-Elig Exp. Project costs
-Support. Varies, though community projects generally attract less than £25,000. Over £150,000 may be given in certain circumstances
-Match Fund. Applicants are expected to show what other sources of funding have been sought and secured

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
-Status. Organisations
-Type. Voluntary groups, charities, community/environmental groups, schools, businesses and local authorities
-Location. United Kingdom
-Other. Certain site-based projects must be located within the vicinity of an active SITA landfill site

CRITERIA
-Timing. The Board meets every two months to discuss applications. 2004 deadlines: 6 January, 24 February, 20 April, 29 June and 7 September
-Viability. Projects must be financially viable and offer value for money
-Avail. Discretionary

APPLICATION
-Special Form. Yes
-Discussion. Preliminary discussions are welcomed
-Supported By. Relevant documents

SPONSORED BY
SITA and administered by:

ADDRESS
SITA Environmental Trust
The Barn
Brinkmarsh Lane
Falfield
South Gloucestershire GL12 8PT
Tel: (01454) 262910
Fax: (01454) 269090
E-mail: env.trust@sita.co.uk
Website: http://www.sitaenvtrust.org.uk


UG9800 TITLE: LTCS: ONYX ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST
LAST UPDATE: Jul 04 Grantfinder Release Sep 04

DESCRIPTION OF AID
-Type. Grant
-Term. Unspecified
-Covering. Support for local and national environmental, regeneration and
community projects in the United Kingdom. Projects must restore
derelict land, prevent pollution, provide public amenities
or restore certain buildings (for worship or of historic interest).
-Elig Exp. Project costs
-Support. There is no minimum or maximum level of funding and the Trust may fund small projects or larger long-term projects
-Match Fund. Applicants are expected to show what other sources of funding have been sought and secured

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
-Status. Organisation
-Type. Environmental or community-focused with a project suitable for ENTRUST registration (ie. complies with Landfill Tax Regulations and approved 'objects')
-Location. United Kingdom
-Other. Site-based projects must be located within a 10 mile radius of a landfill site

CRITERIA
-Timing. Applications may be submitted at any time as the Trust Board meets five times a year
-Viability. Projects must be financially viable
-Avail. Discretionary

APPLICATION
-Special Form. Yes, despatched on receipt of a project overview that determines eligibility
-Supported By. Project overview giving a short description of the project by detailing its community and environmental benefits

SPONSORED BY
Onyx Environmental Group plc and administered by:

ADDRESS
Onyx Environmental Trust
Ruthdene
Station Road
Four Ashes
Wolverhampton WV10 7DG
Tel: (01902) 794600
Fax: (01902) 794646
E-mail: info@onyxenvtrust.org
Website: http://www.onyxenvtrust.org


UG9890 TITLE: LTCS: COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST (CORNWALL)
LAST UPDATE: Feb 04 Grantfinder Release Sep 04
DESCRIPTION OF AID
-Type. Grant
-Term. Unspecified
-Covering. Support for projects that benefit the residents of Cornwall and its
environment. Projects must: reclaim derelict land, prevent pollution,
provide public amenities, conserve biodiversity or restore certain
buildings (for worship or of historic/architectural interest).
-Elig Exp. Project costs
-Support. Projects requesting more than £90,000 are unlikely to be funded, however, projects are considered on a case by case basis
-Payment. In arrears
-Match Fund. Where applicable, applicants must show what other sources of funding have been sought and secured

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
-Status. Organisation
-Type. Any, such as a charity, trust, unincorporated association or company, is eligible to apply
-Location. Cornwall
-Other. Projects must be located within 10 miles of a registered landfill site

CRITERIA
-Timing. Applications may be submitted at any time for consideration at quarterly Board meetings
-Viability. Projects must be financially viable and exhibit realistic cost estimates
-Avail. Discretionary
-Other. Applicants should enlist local support where applicable, and seek public authority approval

APPLICATION
-Special Form. Yes, both preliminary and supplementary
-Supported By. Constitution, audited accounts, budget, project timetable, management plan, map, risk assessment and full business plan

SPONSORED BY
County Environmental Services Limited and administered by:

ADDRESS
County Environmental Trust
Unit 1
The Courtyard
Trewolland
Liskeard
Cornwall PL14 3NL
Tel: (01579) 349316
E-mail: trustmanager@cornwall-cet.co.uk


UG9950 TITLE: DEFRA: AGGREGATES LEVY SUSTAINABILITY FUND - OVERVIEW
LAST UPDATE: Mar 04 Grantfinder Release Sep 04

DESCRIPTION OF AID
-Type. Grant
-Term. Until 2006
-Covering. Funding is obtained from revenue from the Aggregates
Levy, to support a wide variety of projects in England that address the
environmental costs of aggregates extraction and encourage the use
of recycled materials. The broad priorities include: minimising the
demand of primary aggregates; promoting environmentally friendly
extraction and transport; and reducing the local effects of aggregate
extract