Waste Not Somerset Fund

About

The Waste Not Somerset Fund offers financial support ranging from £5,000 to £10,000 for organizations in Somerset, UK, focused on innovative projects that reduce waste and promote recycling, with additional mentoring and resources available to enhance project success and community impact.

Benefits

• 💰Financial Support
  Funding amounts between £5,000 and £10,000 per project
• 💰Financial Support
  Total funding pool of £30,000, expected to support 3 to 6 projects
• 💰Financial Support
  Covers project operational costs (including staff time) and capital expenditures (e.g., equipment purchase)
• 🎓Training & Mentorship
  Free project support and mentoring services provided by CAG Somerset, including training, skills sharing, governance advice, risk assessment, fundraising, and insurance support

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be organizations or groups located in Somerset, UK (excluding Bath and North East Somerset and North Somerset)
• Projects must focus on reducing and preventing waste, encouraging reuse, repair, and recycling
• Support for new projects, expansion of existing projects, or replication of successful projects in new areas
• Applicants must meet minimum eligibility standards (e.g., organizational management, financial management, and safety measures)
• Applicants must commit to tracking and reporting data on waste reduction and community impact

Target Sector

Environmental Sustainability

Target Location

Somerset, UK