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Environment & Conservation Grants in North West

Browse 13 funders supporting environment & conservation charities in North West.

North West charities working in environment & conservation can access funding from both national grant-makers and regional funders with a specific focus on the area. We currently list 13 funders supporting environment & conservation work in North West. Many of these funders also support related cause areas, so we recommend browsing the full Environment & Conservation grants directory and the North West regional hub for additional opportunities.

Tips for applying to environment & conservation funders
Environmental funders expect quantified impact projections in your application. Specify measurable targets such as hectares of habitat restored, tonnes of CO2 saved, species population counts, or trees planted — vague environmental aspirations will not compete against applications with concrete metrics. Demonstrate alignment with established frameworks such as biodiversity net gain requirements, the Nature Recovery Network, or local environment record centre data. If your project involves habitat restoration or species conservation, reference baseline surveys and explain your monitoring methodology for tracking ecological change over time. Community engagement is increasingly important alongside conservation outcomes — show how local people will be involved as volunteers, citizen scientists, or decision-makers rather than passive beneficiaries. Address the relationship between your project and the wider landscape or catchment context, explaining how site-level work contributes to regional environmental priorities. Strong applications in this space combine scientific rigour with accessible communication, demonstrating both ecological expertise and the ability to inspire public engagement. Include partnerships with statutory bodies such as Natural England, local wildlife trusts, or environment agencies that validate your approach and connect your work to strategic environmental planning.

Environment & Conservation Funders in North West

13 funders found

Baywind Energy Community Trust

Open

Baywind Energy Community Trust champions community-owned renewable energy and environmental sustainability, rooted in the pioneering ethos of the UK's...

Grant Range
£100 - £5,000

Community Forest Trust

Open

Community Forest Trust (CFT), established in 1998 as a registered charity and non-profit company, serves as the backbone organization for England's 15...

Grant Range
£10,000 - £500,000

Ernest Cook Trust

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The Ernest Cook Trust, founded in 1952 by Ernest Cook—grandson of travel pioneer Thomas Cook—is a leading UK educational charity with over 9,000 hecta...

Grant Range
£500 - £20,000

Greater Manchester Environment Trust

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Greater Manchester Environment Trust (GMET), established in 2019 as the UK's first regional environmental impact fund through a partnership between th...

Grant Range
£2,000 - £40,000

Hemby Charitable Trust

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The Hemby Charitable Trust, established in 1998 by a local family with deep roots in Merseyside and Wirral, is a small, trustee-led grantmaker adminis...

Grant Range
£500 - £3,000

Lake District Foundation

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The Lake District Foundation, successor to Nurture Lakeland, drives a mission to safeguard the Lake District's natural environment, rich heritage, and...

Grant Range
£1,000 - £5,000

Lancashire Environmental Fund Limited

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Lancashire Environmental Fund Limited is a partnership-driven grantmaker dedicated to offsetting landfill impacts through environmental enhancements t...

Grant Range
£1,000 - £30,000

Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund

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Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund, established by Manchester Airport Plc, drives a mission to mitigate airport operations' environmental and soc...

Grant Range
£1,000 - £3,000

Mrs Waterhouse Charitable Trust

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The Mrs Waterhouse Charitable Trust, established in 1970 and also known as The Houghton Dunn Charitable Trust, is a traditional UK grant-maker dedicat...

Grant Range
£5,000 - £25,000

Peak District National Park Foundation

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The Peak District National Park Foundation is an independent conservation charity with a mission to protect and enhance the Peak District National Par...

Grant Range
£250 - £2,000

Rory and Elizabeth Brooks Foundation

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The Rory and Elizabeth Brooks Foundation, established in 2006 by philanthropists Rory and Elizabeth Brooks, is a private grant-making trust dedicated ...

Grant Range
From £50,000

Rotary International District 1190 Trust Fund

Open

The Rotary International District 1190 Trust Fund, part of the global Rotary network, channels its capital and income to relieve poverty and support c...

Grant Range
£500 - £3,000

Shears Foundation

Open

The Shears Foundation, a family-led charitable foundation established in 1994 by Trevor and Lyn Shears from proceeds of the Go-Ahead transport group f...

Grant Range
£3,000 - £6,000

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Environment & Conservation Grants in North West: FAQ

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