Veolia Environmental Trust
Veolia Environmental Trust awards grants towards projects that improve community facilities and the natural environment. It looks to fund work that:
- Promotes community action and wellbeing
- Is inclusive and accessible to everyone and anyone to use
- Inspires the creation of a sustainable carbon neutral community space
- Protects and enhances biodiversity and natural habitats.
Eligibility and Funding amount
The Community Grant Scheme is available to constituted not-for-profit organisations. Grants of between £10,000 and £75,000 are available to create or improve buildings or outside spaces for the benefit of the community.
The Habitat and Biodiversity Grant Scheme is available to constituted not-for-profit organisations. Minimum grants of £10,000 are available for improvements to or the creation of natural habitats, creating a healthy environment where native species can thrive.
Closing date
The upcoming closing date is 1 October 2026 at 12pm
More information
Visit the Funding - Veolia Environmental trust webpage for more information.
Material Focus - Electricals Recycling Fund (UK)
Material Focus awards funding for projects that make it easier for UK householders to reuse and recycle their electrical goods.
Eligibility
Any UK registered organisations including local authorities, waste collection authority areas, contractors, reuse organisations, not-for-profits, community sector organisations, producer compliance schemes, retailers and start-ups.
Funding amount
Grants of up to £100,000 are available for projects seeking to grow or develop existing household waste and recycling collection services for small household electricals.
Grants of up to £50,000 are available for projects that seek to innovate new collection methods.
Please visit the Material Focus website for details of eligible expenditure.
Closing date
Applications can be submitted at any time.
More information
Please visit the Material Focus website.
Tower Hill Trust
Tower Hill Trust runs two grant programmes, a Main Grant Programme and a Biodiversity Grant Programme.
The Main Grant Programme supports the development and provision of gardens and open spaces across the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. This is the main priority of the Trust, however on occasion Trustees are able to support charitable activity that focuses on:
- The provision and support of facilities for recreation and leisure
- The provision and support of educational facilities
- The relief of poverty
Eligibility
You will need to demonstrate that your organisation:
- Benefits people resident or working in Tower Hamlets
- Is a registered charity or constituted community group
- Has its own bank or building society account where two or more named people, including one trustee or management committee member authorise payments or cheques
- Can provide annual accounts for the last year (if your organisation is newly established, copies of your most recent bank or building society statements will be accepted instead)
Closing date
The upcoming application window is Tuesday 29 September 2026 at 5.30pm, for a decision at beginning of November.
More information
Visit The Tower Hill Trust website for more information and to apply.
Esmée Fairbairn: Our Natural World
Esmée Fairbairn Foundation aims to improve our natural world, secure a fairer future and strengthen the bonds in communities in the UK. It supports people and organisations who are doing everything they can to bring about the change the Foundation wants to see.
The Foundation’s grant funding is focused on work that will deliver long-term impact and create change for the future. This means it makes longer-term grants to organisations, rather than short-term or small-scale grants.
The Foundation’s current priorities under “Our Natural World” are Peat, Space for nature, Freshwater, Nature friendly farming and Fishing in tandem with nature.
Eligibility
Organisations with an annual turnover of more than £100,00.
Funding Amount
Grants valued from £30,000 (no maximum) are available for core or project costs, including staff salaries and overheads. Unrestricted funding for charities is available. The majority of grants are for three to five years.
Closing Date
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
More Information
Please visit Our Natural World priorities | Esmée Fairbairn Foundation for more information.
The NINEVEH Charitable Trust
The NINEVEH Charitable Trust supports a broad range of UK-based projects and activities that promote a better understanding of the environment and countryside, while facilitating improved access, education and research.
Its priorities are:
- The health, welfare and education of the general public
- The study and appreciation of agriculture, silviculture, ecology and land management
- The study and appreciation of land and estate management that encourages conservation of the countryside.
Eligibility
UK registered charities and Community Interest Companies.
Funding amount
Applicants are advised to apply for up to £5,000 per year for up to 3 years.
Closing date
Applications are reviewed and selected on a quarterly basis.
More information
Please visit The Nineveh Charitable Trust website for more information.
Metropolitan Public Gardens Association (MPGA)
The MPGA has been giving small grants to community projects across the 33 London boroughs for over 130 years. Its funding enables Londoners to create better and greener public spaces in their communities. MPGA also gives horticultural advice when appropriate.
Eligibility
Organisations and groups that maintain and improve public open spaces.
Funding amount
Grants of up to £1,500 are available.
Closing date
Applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis and can be submitted at any time.
More information
Please visit the MPGA website.