Hubbub Foundation UK

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Typical grants: £3,000 – £60,000
Applications: Accepted
How to apply: Online form

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About Hubbub Foundation UK

Hubbub Foundation UK is an environmental charity that works to bring nature closer to people and people closer to nature. The trust believes everyone should have access to green space and that spending time in nature can inspire more climate-friendly habits. It funds projects that are publicly accessible and free to use, with a strong emphasis on community involvement and practical action. The trust supports community groups and organisations across England, Scotland and Wales. Its funding priorities include bringing people together, building climate resilience, increasing access to nature, and upskilling communities. What makes Hubbub distinctive is its focus on addressing green inequality and using nature as a hook to encourage sustainable behaviour.

What Hubbub Foundation UK funds

Hubbub Foundation UK funds environment and community development projects that bring nature closer to people. Supported activities include equipment, training, salaries and project delivery, with a requirement that a portion of funding is spent on creating or enhancing green space. The trust prioritises themes such as bringing people together, building climate resilience, increasing access to nature, and upskilling the community. It also supports projects that address green inequality, use nature to inspire climate-friendly habits, and help communities become more resilient. Grants are available to organisations across England, Scotland and Wales.

Who can apply

Hubbub Foundation UK supports community groups, registered charities, community interest companies, schools, and social enterprises. Projects must be publicly accessible and free for people to use. The trust prioritises initiatives that involve the community and address green inequality. Beneficiaries are the general public, with a focus on improving access to nature for all. Organisations based in England, Scotland and Wales can apply.

What Hubbub Foundation UK doesn't fund

Hubbub Foundation UK does not fund projects that are not open to the public or that charge for access. It also does not support activities that do not align with its environmental and community development focus.

How they like to fund

Hubbub Foundation UK offers grants for equipment, training, salaries and project delivery. A portion of each grant must be directed towards creating or enhancing green space. The trust welcomes unsolicited applications and supports organisations across England, Scotland and Wales.

How much does Hubbub Foundation UK give?

Hubbub Foundation UK runs 2 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.

Last verified 8 August 2026 · 18 sourced facts

Community Nature FundCurrently closed

Up to £5,000

Nature Hubs FundCurrently closed

£3,000 – £6,000

Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.

What Hubbub Foundation UK funds — and what they won't

Their stated priorities

Improve access to nature to address green inequality, explore nature as a hook to inspire climate friendly habits, support communities become more resilient.

Costs they'll cover

Project deliveryTrainingEquipmentSalaries

The full exclusions list (1)

Projects must be publicly accessible and free to access. 75% of grant may be used for salary, 25% must be spent on creating/enhancing green space.

Good to know

FaithNo restriction

Focus areas

Environment

How to apply to Hubbub Foundation UK

Hubbub Foundation UK takes applications via online form.

Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.

How it works

1
Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
2
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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Hubbub Foundation UK provide?

Hubbub Foundation UK runs 2 grant programmes — Community Nature Fund: Up to £5,000 · Nature Hubs Fund: £3,000 – £6,000.

Where does Hubbub Foundation UK fund charities?

Hubbub Foundation UK funds charities operating in the UK.

Does Hubbub Foundation UK accept unsolicited applications?

Hubbub Foundation UK accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.

What does Hubbub Foundation UK not fund?

Their published exclusions include: Projects must be publicly accessible and free to access. 75% of grant may be used for salary, 25% must be spent on creating/enhancing green space.. The full exclusions list is further up this page.

How do I apply for funding from Hubbub Foundation UK?

Hubbub Foundation UK takes applications via online form. Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.