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

• Funding amounts between £5,000 and £10,000 per project
• Total funding pool of £30,000, expected to support 3 to 6 projects
• Covers project operational costs (including staff time) and capital expenditures (e.g., equipment purchase)
• 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.