Valencia Communities Fund
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- Typical grants
- £15,000 – £25,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- Quarterly
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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valenciacommunitiesfund.co.ukAbout Valencia Communities Fund
Valencia Communities Fund, established in 2001 as Viridor Credits and later renamed, was a charitable company dedicated to distributing landfill tax credits to projects in England and Scotland. Its core mission centred on mitigating the impacts of landfill sites by funding community regeneration, environmental conservation, and public amenity enhancements. Guided by values of sustainability and transparency, the fund aimed to maximise long-term social and environmental benefits. The trust is now permanently closed and no longer accepts applications.
What Valencia Communities Fund funds
The fund supported capital projects such as land remediation for community use, community recycling and waste prevention, public parks and amenities, biodiversity conservation, and restoration of heritage sites. Funded initiatives included ecological restorations, community recycling hubs, village church repairs, and biodiversity reserves, delivering measurable, lasting benefits. Projects were located near operational landfill sites in England and Scotland, with a strong emphasis on proximity to the fund's areas of operation.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants were UK-registered charities and constituted community groups, without strict income thresholds. Beneficiaries included local communities, heritage organisations, conservation charities, and environmental groups near the fund's landfill sites. Projects needed to be within a certain distance of active landfill sites or waste transfer stations, and often required a third-party match. The fund prioritised initiatives delivering measurable, lasting benefits in these areas.
What Valencia Communities Fund doesn't fund
The fund exclusively provided capital funding and did not cover revenue costs, core costs, professional fees, or unrestricted support. This meant that ongoing operational expenses, general running costs, and non-project-specific funding were outside its scope.
How they like to fund
The fund provided capital funding only, focusing on one-off project costs rather than ongoing support. It did not accept unsolicited applications, and its funding process was structured around proximity-based eligibility. The trust is now permanently closed and no longer accepts applications.
How much does Valencia Communities Fund give?
Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.
Good to know
How to apply to Valencia Communities Fund
Valencia Communities Fund does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
- A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
- If you cannot apply directly, shortlist open funders with a similar focus instead of writing into a closed door.
- Decisions are typically quarterly.
What you can do here
- 1Check fit. See if your project aligns with Valencia Communities Fund.
- 2Find open funders. Shortlist similar funders you can approach.
- 3Save the notes. Keep the fit check if you are later invited to apply.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Valencia Communities Fund provide?
Valencia Communities Fund typically provides grants of £15,000 - £25,000.
Where does Valencia Communities Fund fund charities?
Valencia Communities Fund funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Valencia Communities Fund accept unsolicited applications?
Valencia Communities Fund does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Valencia Communities Fund?
Valencia Communities Fund does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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